WAC 296-17A-0504
Classification 0504.
0504-06 Waterproofing, N.O.C.: Buildings or structures
Applies to contractors engaged in waterproofing buildings
or structures not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).
This classification includes the application and repair
services of waterproofing material to all types of buildings
or structures, regardless of height, including, but not
limited to, foundations and foundation walls, floors, decks,
fences, walkways and driveways. Waterproof material is
applied to a variety of surfaces such as wood, concrete,
asphalt, steel, metal, plaster, or stone. There are several
types of waterproof processes: Membrane, which adheres long
strips of rubber and pumice to exterior walls or foundations
with the use of primer; pressure injection, which uses a long
wand inserted into the ground to fill cracks; epoxy injection,
which is performed on the interior or exterior with use of a
caulk gun to inject a silicon material into cracks; or
application with use of a brush, roller or spray directly onto
the surface. This classification includes the application of
asphalt sealant to driveways.
This classification excludes excavation work performed in
conjunction with a waterproofing contract which is to be
reported separately in classification 0101; waterproofing
operations performed in connection with roofing or subaqueous
work which is to be reported separately in the classification
applicable to the work being performed; the application of
asphalt sealant or waterproof materials to roadways and
parking lots which is to be reported separately in
classification 0219; and the application of waterproof
materials performed by a concrete contractor as part of the
concrete construction project which is to be reported
separately in the classification applicable to the work being
performed.
Special note: Classification 0101 applies when
excavation work is performed (to remove dirt away from a
foundation wall or to push it against the wall after the
waterproofing material is applied) regardless of the type of
contractor performing the excavation work.
0504-18 Pressure washing services or sandblasting, N.O.C.:
Buildings or structures
Applies to contractors engaged in pressure washing or
sandblasting buildings or structures, not covered by another
classification (N.O.C.). This classification includes
cleaning, washing, pressure washing or sandblasting buildings
or structures. These services are performed to remove dirt,
moss, rust or old paint from buildings or structures.
Pressure washing involves a forced spray of air and water to
remove unwanted surface materials, whereas, sandblasting, or
abrasive blasting, involves a forced spray of sand, steel, or
glass. This classification includes the cleaning of roofs,
gutters, and downspouts, and the removal of moss or snow from
multiple story buildings. Pressure washing and sandblasting
systems include portable blast and pressure cleaning machines,
hand-operated, cabinet-type sandblasting or pressure washing
machines, automatic blast or pressure cleaning machines and
wet-blast cleaning machines.
This classification excludes contractors engaged in
multimedia blasting in shop which is to be reported separately
in classification 3402; pressure washing or sandblasting by a
painting contractor as a part of the preparation for painting
exterior buildings, structures, or the interior/exterior of
tanks which is to be reported separately in the classification
0504-21; pressure washing as a part of interior building
painting contracts which is to be reported separately in
classification 0521; cleaning or washing roofs, or removing
snow from, single story buildings (provided the cleaning or
washing is not part of a painting or roofing contract) which
is to be reported separately in classification 6602;
waterproofing buildings or structures, N.O.C. which is to be
reported separately in classification 0504-06; and pressure
washing or sandblasting operations performed in conjunction
with and as a part of another type of business such as a
foundry, metal goods manufacturer, auto body repair shop,
etc., which is to be reported separately in the applicable
classification.
0504-20 Lead abatement
Applies to contractors engaged in lead abatement which is
performed on structures where there are significant amounts of
lead-based paint and lead dust. Contractors must comply with
various governmental regulations. The first step in all lead
abatement projects is the preliminary testing of the site to
determine the presence of lead and the extent of the
contamination. If the ground surrounding the proposed
worksite is contaminated, it will require remediation, which
is done by a soil remediation contractor who is to be reported
separately in the appropriate classification. The next step
is deciding which abatement procedure is right for the project
such as: Encapsulation which is used on interior surfaces to
seal the lead-based paint with a bonding material; enclosure
which is used on interior and exterior surfaces and involves
constructing special airtight enclosures made out of gypsum
wallboard, plywood paneling, aluminum, vinyl or wood exterior
sidings; component replacement which involves removing
building components such as paneling, moldings, windows and
doors which are coated with lead-based paint and replacing
them with new components; and chemical removal, abrasive
removal or handscraping which are methods to physically remove
the lead paint. This classification includes all preparation
work and all cleanup work.
This classification excludes soil remediation work which
is to be reported separately in classification 0101; asbestos
abatement which is to be reported separately in classification
0512; and lead abatement as part of a painting contract for
interior/exterior of buildings or structures, or the
interior/exterior of tanks which is to be reported separately
in the applicable classification.
0504-21 Painting: Exterior buildings or structures, N.O.C.;
Cleaning: Interior/exterior of oil or gas storage tanks, beer
vats, and sewage treatment tanks
Applies to contractors engaged in painting the exterior
of all types of buildings or structures not covered by another
classification (N.O.C.), regardless of height. Buildings and
structures include, but are not limited to, bridges, towers,
smokestacks, stadiums, factories, warehouses, stores,
churches, and residential or commercial single or multiple
story buildings. Paint is applied by brush, roller or spray
to a variety of surfaces such as wood, concrete, steel, metal,
plaster, stone, or other types of exterior surfaces. This
classification includes all preparation work such as the set
up of scaffolding or power lifts, pressure washing, removal of
old paint or asbestos, sandblasting, taping or masking, and
cleanup work. This classification also applies to cleaning,
coating, or painting the interior/exterior of oil or gas
storage tanks, beer vats, or sewage treatment tanks.
This classification excludes contractors engaged in
waterproofing buildings or structures, N.O.C. which are to be
reported separately in classification 0504-06; pressure
washing services or sandblasting of buildings or structures
which are to be reported separately in classification 0504-18;
interior painting of buildings which is to be reported
separately in classification 0521; painting of murals or other
artwork on the interior of buildings which is to be reported
separately in classification 4109; and painting of murals or
other artwork on the exterior of buildings which is to be
reported separately in classification 0403.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-0504, filed 12/8/06,
effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020,
51.16.035, and 51.12.120. 03-23-025, § 296-17-519, filed
11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 99-18-068, § 296-17-519, filed 8/31/99, effective
10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-519, filed 8/28/98, effective
10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-519, filed 5/31/96, effective
7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1) and 51.16.035.
94-12-063, § 296-17-519, filed 5/30/94, effective 6/30/94;
90-13-018, § 296-17-519, filed 6/8/90, effective 7/9/90;
89-24-051 (Order 89-22), § 296-17-519, filed 12/1/89,
effective 1/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 88-12-050 (Order 88-06), § 296-17-519, filed 5/31/88,
effective 7/1/88; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-519, filed
11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), §
296-17-519, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order
82-38), § 296-17-519, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order
76-36, § 296-17-519, filed 11/30/76; Order 73-22, §
296-17-519, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]