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Classification Revision History

Circular Letter # Date Description Effective Date
2384 04/12/2021 Adoption of the national classification phraseology and scope, drafted by the NCCI, for Code 5606 – Contractor — Project Manager, Construction Executive, Construction Manager, or Construction Superintendent 04/01/2021
2331 03/29/2018 The SCOPES for certain Classification Codes have been updated to clearly describe all operations that are common to all insureds involved in certain types of steel erection projects. 07/01/2018
2310 03/03/2017 Merger of Certain Classifications that are Currently Combined for Ratemaking and Elimination or Re-Assignment of Certain Low Credibility Classifications to Other Similar Classifications 05/01/2017
2277 03/30/2016 Admiralty and Federal Employer's Liability Act - Class Rate Revisions 07/01/2016
2270 12/02/2015 Establishment of Specific Classifications for Casino Gambling Operations 02/01/2016
2232 01/31/2014 Elimination of the Passenger Seat Surcharge - Code 0088 01/01/2015
2243 08/12/2014 Consolidation of Selected Explosives Manufacturing Codes 10/01/2014
2212 12/19/2012 Elimination of Inactive "A" Rated Classifications 03/01/2013
2188 11/14/2011 Creation of two new and distinct classifications for assisted living residences - Codes 8824 and 8826. 04/01/2012
2128 09/10/2009 Elimination of all "Z" designated classification codes. 09/01/2009
2074 11/01/2007 Changes in classifications for the aviation industry to reflect current business and industry needs.  01/01/2008
2029 09/18/2006 Approval of Rural Utilities Service Endorsement WC 00 03 09 B & Elimination of Classification Code 7540z and Re-assignment of such Rural Electrification Projects to Code 7539 09/15/2006
1961 07/09/2004 Establishment of Code 8747 - Display Showrooms - All Types 07/01/04 07/01/2004
1892 05/23/2002 Elimination of Code 9529 A-rated classification and establishment of a new, manually rated class Code 9533 06/01/2002
1891 04/29/2002 Workers Compensation Classification Guide - Specialty Concrete Pumpers - classification by analogy to class Code 9534 05/01/2002
1882 08/30/2001 Establishment of specific classification phraseologies for social service agencies: Day Habilitation Programs & Staffed Residential Programs - under Codes 8868 and 9101 04/18/2001
1860 12/04/2000 Codes 7403, 7405, 7423 and 7431 - Air Carriers classifications - amended phraseologies 12/01/2000
1824 07/13/1999 Domestic Workers - Inside - Physical Assistance - Code 0918 07/15/1999
1813 04/06/1999 Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl, Asphalt or Rubber Floor Tile Installation - Code 5478 04/01/1999
1801 08/18/1998 Fence Erection - All Types - Code 6400 08/01/1998
1783  08/11/1997 Fertilizer or Pesticide Application - Commercial or Domestic & Drivers - Code 0046 08/15/1997
1775 01/21/1997 Elimination of Chemical and Dyestuff Rating Plan (CDRP) - Establishment of two replacement classifications - Codes 4828 and 4829 02/01/1997
1766 10/25/1996 Revisions to Explanatory Information - Classification Code 8829 - Convalescent or Nursing Home - All Employees / Nursing or Convalescent Home - All Employees. Introduction of Cross-Reference Classification Phraseology - Rest Homes: Professional Employees - Code 8833 / All Other Employees - Code 9040 10/01/1996 01/01/1997
1762 09/30/1996 Claim Adjusters or Insurance Company Special Agents - Traveling - Code 8742 10/01/1996
1717 04/06/1995 Real Estate Appraisal Company - Outside Employees - Code 8721 04/15/1995
1650 09/03/1993 Introduction of New Phraseology - Tubular Metal Products Mfg. or Assembly - Code 3841 Elimination of Code 3865 - Baby Carriage Mfg. Merging of Code 3865 into Code 3841 09/01/1993
1637 06/07/1993 Revision of Classification Phraseology Code No. 4273 - Bag Mfg. - Paper to: Bag Mfg. - Paper and Plastic 06/01/1993
1635 05/18/1993 Biomedical Research laboratories 05/15/1993
1628 03/03/1993 Item B-1280: Asbestos Removal Operations 03/01/1993
1603 04/23/1992 Box or Box Shook Mfg. 01/01/1992
1600 03/31/1992 Beer or Ale Dealers - Wholesale & Drivers 12/23/1991

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