Class Code 6229 Rates & Quotes

Irrigation or Draining System Construction

Class code 6229 is used for employees that work in the construction of irrigation or drainage systems, including drivers. This classification is all-inclusive and will cover workers performing a variety of work. Examples of jobs that are commonly performed include, but are not limited to, the digging of main irrigation canals, the digging of laterals, and the installation of irrigation equipment and piping. The scope of class code 6229 will cover both commercial and agricultural irrigation construction, open canal or below ground systems, as well as fixed, moveable, wheel or impulse systems. In addition, specialty contractors who install septic tanks are also included in this classification.

Exclusions to this class code that are similar in nature but that should be separately classified include those who perform underground lawn sprinkler installations and anyone who engages in the operation of an irrigation system. When classifying workers to this class code, it is also important to follow the extra-territorial classification guidelines for each worker to ensure that they are properly classified.

Florida Rates for Class Code 6229

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2020 Rate: $6.53

2019 Rate: $6.84

Each workers' compensation class code in Florida has a unique rate assigned to it based on the likelihood of workplace injuries for the group of employees throughout the state that are assigned to that class code. Click this link for more information about the ratemaking process. The rates used in Florida workers comp insurance are adjusted annually by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.

The 2020 rate for class code 6229 is 6.53 dollars for every 100 dollars of remuneration.

Despite the manual rates being set by the Florida government for workers comp class codes, there are still ways that employers can lower their overall workers compensation costs and total premium. Our insurance agents would like the opportunity to discuss these premium discounts and other cost savings measures with your business. Contact us today to receive competitive quotes for your business.

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*This description of class code 6229 is a summary of the official description from NCCI that should be used for determining the correct application of a classification code for a Florida business and the groups of employees in that business. This short summary is provided as a courtesy for assisting FloridaWC's clients and potential clients in educating them about the most commonly used class codes in Florida that could be applied to their business operations. For more information about a class code, please use the contact form links below to request the official class codes descriptions from one of our insurance agents.