PDFWAC 296-17A-0108
Classification 0108.
0108-00 Ditches and canals, N.O.C.
Applies to contractors engaged in the construction of ditches and canals not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). A ditch or canal consists of a long trench dug in the ground that will remain uncovered to serve as an artificial waterway or artificially improved river such as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line. Work contemplated by this classification includes digging of main irrigation canals or drainage ditches and all laterals extending from the canal or ditch, installation of pipe, making connections as needed, and filling or backfilling as needed. Equipment used by contractors subject to this classification includes a variety of machinery and equipment such as power shovels, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and mechanical or hand tool trench diggers.
This classification excludes asphalt surfacing/resurfacing which is to be reported separately in classification 0210 or 0212, and concrete construction which is to be reported separately in the applicable concrete construction classification(s).
0108-01 Sewer construction; septic tank installation
Applies to: Contractors engaged in the construction or repair of new or existing sewer lines and systems. This includes, but is not limited to, sewers, cesspools, drainpools, storm drains, and septic tanks including the drainfield construction.
Construction services include, but are not limited to:
• Installation and maintenance of all types of storm, sanitary or sewage lines and systems;
• Excavation and trench digging;
• Leveling trenches with fill material such as sand or gravel, including filling or backfilling;
• Installation of force main type sewage work;
• Installation of storm sewer lines including the outfall construction of drain concrete boxes, catch basins, manholes, and handling and laying of pipe (regardless of the size of pipe or depth below the ground);
• Making connections.
Typical machinery includes, but is not limited to:
• Power shovels;
• Backhoes;
• Bulldozers;
• Dump trucks;
• Trenchless or directional boring equipment;
• Manual digging.
Excluded activities in this classification:
• Side sewer hookups (street to house) when performed by a plumbing contractor as part of a plumbing contract (report in 0306);
• Sewer pipe cleaning including services engaged in line cleaning and unplugging of waste lines (report in 0306).
0108-02 Tanks, N.O.C. - Underground: Installation, repair, or removal
Applies to contractors engaged in the installation, repair or removal of underground tanks not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) such as those used to store gas or oil. Activities include excavating or digging of holes, placement or removal of tank, and filling or backfilling. This classification makes no distinction as to the size of tank being placed or removed. Usually, the actual lifting into or out of the ground occurs with the use of a power shovel, front end loader or backhoe. Equipment used by contractors subject to this classification includes a variety of earth moving equipment such as power shovels, front end loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, and dump trucks.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 14-17-085, § 296-17A-0108, filed 8/19/14, effective 9/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100, 51.04.020(1). WSR 10-18-024, § 296-17A-0108, filed 8/24/10, effective 10/1/10. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-0108, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-50602, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1) and 51.16.035. WSR 94-12-063, § 296-17-50602, filed 5/30/94, effective 6/30/94; WSR 93-12-093, § 296-17-50602, filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93; WSR 89-24-051 (Order 89-22), § 296-17-50602, filed 12/1/89, effective 1/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-50602, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-50602, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-50602, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; WSR 80-17-016 (Order 80-23), § 296-17-50602, filed 11/13/80, effective 1/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.030 and 51.16.035. WSR 79-12-086 (Order 79-18), § 296-17-50602, filed 11/30/79, effective 1/1/80.]