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Heating Systems - Fabricate/Install

Industry Code: 42117

Compulsory

This is a supply and install classification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems in residential, institutional, commercial and industrial environments. The sale and installation of fireplaces is also included in this industry.

Operation Details:

Installation can include delivery, assembling the unit, and calibrating the unit sensors, controls or instruments. Activities can include prefabrication work in the shop and on-site work for intake or exhaust vents for HVAC systems or roof ducts for clothes dryers.

An important aspect of this industry is the servicing/maintaining or repairing of control systems used in heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Some service contractors may operate a large over-the-counter retail business to sell the same items and related parts and accessories.

Businesses may utilize cutters, crimpers, ladders, rivets, trucks, warehouse/storage facilities, and may employ sheet metal workers, technical staff, labourers, warehouse, and office/administrative staff.

All employers in this industry are members of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.

Underwriting Considerations:

Generally businesses install, repair or maintain instrumentation and control systems. When these services are part of a contract, the entire operations are classified in the specific industry: mechanical instrumentation industry 42122; refrigeration/air conditioning in industry 89600; heating in industry 42117.

Companies in business solely for installation, repair and maintenance that do not extend into another industry identified above will have their operations classified in industry 42124. This includes pneumatic and all other instrumentation. Electrical contractors providing cabling/wiring services are included in this industry.

Contractors that only provide cabling/wiring services for office computer systems, telephones, etc. are classified in industry 42128.

Employers engaged in providing services relating to mechanical contracting, including any combination of plumbing, heating, air conditioning or refrigeration work will be classified in the industry within Rate Group 426100 that represents the majority of work done. Typically employers are classified in only one industry within a rate group.

Sheet metal shop operations with no installation are classified in industry 30412. Assembly, installation, sales and service of blowers and dust suppression systems are classified in industry 31507.

Businesses involved in the sale/service and installation of fireplaces are classified in this industry. Fireplace installation is conducted to enhance aesthetics and/or for the practical purpose of providing heat within the building and is included in this industry. Installation may include the construction of a wood base, electrical wiring for an optional fan, vent pipes, flues and installing natural gas lines for operation. Installation in an existing home or structure may require concrete cutting for venting out a sidewall or work at elevated levels to properly install the flue on the roof.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Air Conditioners and Furnaces, Installation, Service
Air Conditioning Systems, Mfg and Installation
Fireplaces, Sale, Service and Installation
Furnaces and Air Conditioners - Installation, Svc
Garbage Chutes - Fabrication and Installation
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Hot Air Systems - Fabrication and Installation/Svc
Thermostats - Service of
Ventilation Systems, Ducts/Equip - Install and Mfg
Roof Flashings - Fabrication and Installation
Sheet Metal - Mfg with Installation

Rate Group History:

For 1997, this industry was placed in rate group 426100 because of similar activities and services as other ‘systems’ industries. The installation of fireplaces has been included in this industry effective 2003.

This is a supply and install classification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems in residential, institutional, commercial and industrial environments. The sale and installation of fireplaces is also included in this industry.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Air Conditioners and Furnaces, Installation, Service
Air Conditioning Systems, Mfg and Installation
Fireplaces, Sale, Service and Installation
Furnaces and Air Conditioners - Installation, Svc
Garbage Chutes - Fabrication and Installation
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Hot Air Systems - Fabrication and Installation/Svc
Thermostats - Service of
Ventilation Systems, Ducts/Equip - Install and Mfg
Roof Flashings - Fabrication and Installation
Sheet Metal - Mfg with Installation

Operation Details:

Installation can include delivery, assembling the unit, and calibrating the unit sensors, controls or instruments. Activities can include prefabrication work in the shop and on-site work for intake or exhaust vents for HVAC systems or roof ducts for clothes dryers.

An important aspect of this industry is the servicing/maintaining or repairing of control systems used in heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Some service contractors may operate a large over-the-counter retail business to sell the same items and related parts and accessories.

Businesses may utilize cutters, crimpers, ladders, rivets, trucks, warehouse/storage facilities, and may employ sheet metal workers, technical staff, labourers, warehouse, and office/administrative staff.

All employers in this industry are members of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.

Underwriting Considerations:

Generally businesses install, repair or maintain instrumentation and control systems. When these services are part of a contract, the entire operations are classified in the specific industry: mechanical instrumentation industry 42122; refrigeration/air conditioning in industry 89600; heating in industry 42117.

Companies in business solely for installation, repair and maintenance that do not extend into another industry identified above will have their operations classified in industry 42124. This includes pneumatic and all other instrumentation. Electrical contractors providing cabling/wiring services are included in this industry.

Contractors that only provide cabling/wiring services for office computer systems, telephones, etc. are classified in industry 42128.

Employers engaged in providing services relating to mechanical contracting, including any combination of plumbing, heating, air conditioning or refrigeration work will be classified in the industry within Rate Group 426100 that represents the majority of work done. Typically employers are classified in only one industry within a rate group.

Sheet metal shop operations with no installation are classified in industry 30412. Assembly, installation, sales and service of blowers and dust suppression systems are classified in industry 31507.

Businesses involved in the sale/service and installation of fireplaces are classified in this industry. Fireplace installation is conducted to enhance aesthetics and/or for the practical purpose of providing heat within the building and is included in this industry. Installation may include the construction of a wood base, electrical wiring for an optional fan, vent pipes, flues and installing natural gas lines for operation. Installation in an existing home or structure may require concrete cutting for venting out a sidewall or work at elevated levels to properly install the flue on the roof.

Rate Group History:

For 1997, this industry was placed in rate group 426100 because of similar activities and services as other ‘systems’ industries. The installation of fireplaces has been included in this industry effective 2003.