WAC 296-17A-3404:

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PDFWAC 296-17A-3404

Classification 3404.

3404-06 Metal sign: Manufacturing

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture signs from metals lighter than 9 gauge.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Punching;

• Drilling;

• Riveting;

• Welding;

• Painting;

• Powder coating;

• Silk screening;

• All activities necessary to make a sign operative, such as, adding electrical or circuitry.

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Punches;

• Presses;

• Drills;

• Shears;

• Brake presses;

• Water jets;

• Welders.

This classification includes the repair of items being manufactured or assembled when done by employees having operations subject to this classification. This is a shop or plant only classification and includes work performed in an adjacent yard when operated by an employer having operations subject to this classification.

Exclusions:

• Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs outside buildings must be reported separately in 0403;

• Worker hours or businesses installing or removing signs inside buildings must be reported separately in 0513;

• Worker hours or businesses painting or lettering signs on the inside of buildings, or painting on or applying lettering to sign "backings" that are manufactured by others must be reported separately in 4109;

• Manufacturing wood or plastic signs is classified in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and materials;

• Activities away from the shop or plant must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

3404-07 Metal goods, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly from materials lighter than 9 gauge

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal goods from materials lighter than 9 gauge, that are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Metal goods in this classification include, but not limited to:

• Aluminum ware;

• Brass or copper goods.

This classification also includes the mass production of products by metal stamping.

Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, electrical assembly units, glass, plastic, or wood may be used in the manufacture of stoves.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Dipping tin/metal into liquid zinc (galvanizing process);

• Cutting, drilling, punching, forming, bending, stamping, riveting and soldering/welding;

• Painting, powder coating or silk screening their products;

• Stamping and assembly work;

• Electroplating and other types of finishes;

• Electrical wiring or circuitry.

Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:

• Soda/food cans;

• Garbage cans;

• Handles, latches and hinges;

• License plates;

• Pie plates;

• Pots;

• Waste baskets;

• Water heaters;

• Electric baseboard heaters;

• Electric furnaces;

• Boats (lighter than 9 gauge);

• Bicycles;

• Mail boxes;

• Buckets;

• Gutters and downspouts;

• Electric or gas cook stoves;

• Belt buckles;

• Lamp stands;

• Cooking utensils;

• Flower pots;

• Stoves;

• Skis or toboggans;

• Hardware that is not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).

Note: Products manufactured in this classification may be finished products or component parts.

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Drills;

• Presses;

• Punches;

• Shears;

• Brake press;

• Welders;

• Grinders;

• Water jets;

• Brazing guns.

Note: Machinery/equipment could be manual or computer numeric controlled (CNC).

Exclusions:

• Manufacturing nuts, bolts, screws, nails, tacks, rivets, eyelets, spikes and needles is classified in 3402;

• Manufacturing stoves of metals 9 gauge or heavier is classified in 3402;

• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

3404-20 Metal furniture, shower door, showcases, coffin/casket: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture or assemble furniture, shower doors, coffins or caskets made with metals lighter than 9 gauge.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Cutting;

• Drilling;

• Punching;

• Bending;

• Riveting;

• Soldering/welding.

Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:

• Coffins/caskets;

• Furniture;

• Shower doors;

• Showcases;

• File cabinets;

• Desks;

• Stands.

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Punches;

• Presses;

• Drills;

• Shears;

• Brake presses;

• Welders.

Exclusions:

• Manufacturing wood furniture is classified in 2905;

• Manufacturing caskets from wood or plastic, is classified in the classification applicable to the manufacturing process and material;

• Physically separated upholstery departments of establishments engaged in furniture, coffin, casket manufacturing, assembly, or finishing may be reported separately in classification 3808, provided all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering the division of an employee's hours have been met;

• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

3404-24 Metal electric or gas lighting fixtures, lampshades or lantern: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture or assemble metal fixtures, lampshades, or lanterns from materials lighter than 9 gauge. Businesses in this classification may make a finished product or only component pieces.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Punching;

• Cutting;

• Riveting;

• Drilling;

• Welding;

• Soldering;

• Assembly work;

• Attaching electrical or gas-filled tubes.

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Punches;

• Presses;

• Drills;

• Shears;

• Brake presses;

• Grinders;

• Welders.

Exclusions:

• Manufacturing neon tube signs or displays that are not attached to metal backings is classified in 3602;

• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

3404-26 Aluminum window, sash, door and metal awnings: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture or assemble windows, sashes, doors, or awnings from metals lighter than 9 gauge. Accessory materials such as, but not limited to, glass, wood or plastic may be used in the assembly process.

Businesses in this classification may make a finished product or only component parts.

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Punching;

• Drilling;

• Riveting;

• Bending;

• Welding;

• Painting;

• Enameling;

• Assembly work.

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Punches;

• Presses;

• Drills;

• Shears;

• Brake presses;

• Grinders;

• Welders.

Exclusions:

• Manufacturing vinyl window sashes is classified in 3512;

• Manufacturing wooden window sashes and doors is classified in 2903;

• Manufacturing awnings from canvas or other textiles is classified in 3802;

• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

Note: For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

3404-27 Auto or truck parts, N.O.C.: Manufacturing or assembly; miscellaneous stamped parts

Applies to:

Businesses that manufacture or assemble auto or truck parts not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).

Work activities include, but are not limited to:

• Punching;

• Drilling;

• Riveting;

• Bending;

• Welding;

• Assembly work;

• Galvanizing;

• Electroplating.

Products manufactured include, but are not limited to:

• Hub caps;

• Fenders;

• Trim;

• Auto or truck parts produced with metals lighter than 9 gauge (nonstamped).

Machinery and equipment used include, but are not limited to:

• Punches;

• Presses;

• Drills;

• Shears;

• Brake presses;

• Grinders;

• Welders.

Exclusions:

• Activities away from the shop or plant which must be reported separately in the applicable classification.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 19-17-069, § 296-17A-3404, filed 8/20/19, effective 10/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100, 2008 c 70, and Title 51 RCW. WSR 08-15-132, § 296-17A-3404, filed 7/22/08, effective 10/1/08. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-3404, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. WSR 06-24-055, § 296-17-58105, filed 12/1/06, effective 1/1/07.]