Industry Code: 42139
This industry describes the field application of waterproofing or similar industrial coating application, most often in commercial and industrial settings.
Operation Details:
Businesses may brush, spray, roll or texture on waterproofing, or non-skid or similar materials to decks, walkways, fountains, swimming pools, balconies, parkades, foundations, etc. Industrial field coating services may similarly apply rubber-based materials, fibreglass, rust proofing onto pipes and tanks, or caulking onto windows, doors or tiles. This industry also describes businesses which may clean and paint mobile equipment, tools, trucks, cars, etc., prior to auction sales.
Businesses in this industry may stock and sell the same products and applicators they use in their operation.
Businesses may utilize sandblasters, brushes, rollers, sprayers, compressors, mixers, trucks, and may employ technical staff, laborers, sales/estimators, and/or office administrators.
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:
Industrial coating services describes field applications only. Coating of pipe or tanks in-shop is classified in Industry 30407 – Manufactured Products – Coating/Heat Treating.
Weeping tile is a flexible perforated pipe surrounding the foundation of a building that collects excess ground water to keep moisture away from the foundation. Using a waterproof membrane placed against the foundation provides further protection. Often weeping tile and waterproofing are done together. When this occurs, the entire operations are classified in this industry. Companies that provide the installation of weeping tile only are to be classified in Industry 40604 – Mobile Equipment Operation.
Caulking is generally done in conjunction with the provision of another service. Caulking when done as a waterproofing service is classified in this industry. New or replacement/repair of windows which includes caulking is classified in Industry 42121 – Doors/Windows – Mfg/Install. Businesses that provide inspection and repair on window caulking while conducting window cleaning are classified in Industry 89703 – Exterior High Rise Window Cleaning. Caulking is also conducted and required on tiles and is classified in Industry 42113 - Tile/Terrazzo – Sales/Install.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Dampproofing
Industrial Painting/Coating
Waterproofing, not including weeping tile
Rate Group History:
Industry 42120 - Sandblasting, was placed in this rate group in 1992. Industry 42139 - Industrial Coating Services, was placed in this rate group in 1996.
This industry describes the field application of waterproofing or similar industrial coating application, most often in commercial and industrial settings.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Dampproofing
Industrial Painting/Coating
Waterproofing, not including weeping tile
Operation Details:
Businesses may brush, spray, roll or texture on waterproofing, or non-skid or similar materials to decks, walkways, fountains, swimming pools, balconies, parkades, foundations, etc. Industrial field coating services may similarly apply rubber-based materials, fibreglass, rust proofing onto pipes and tanks, or caulking onto windows, doors or tiles. This industry also describes businesses which may clean and paint mobile equipment, tools, trucks, cars, etc., prior to auction sales.
Businesses in this industry may stock and sell the same products and applicators they use in their operation.
Businesses may utilize sandblasters, brushes, rollers, sprayers, compressors, mixers, trucks, and may employ technical staff, laborers, sales/estimators, and/or office administrators.
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:
Industrial coating services describes field applications only. Coating of pipe or tanks in-shop is classified in Industry 30407 – Manufactured Products – Coating/Heat Treating.
Weeping tile is a flexible perforated pipe surrounding the foundation of a building that collects excess ground water to keep moisture away from the foundation. Using a waterproof membrane placed against the foundation provides further protection. Often weeping tile and waterproofing are done together. When this occurs, the entire operations are classified in this industry. Companies that provide the installation of weeping tile only are to be classified in Industry 40604 – Mobile Equipment Operation.
Caulking is generally done in conjunction with the provision of another service. Caulking when done as a waterproofing service is classified in this industry. New or replacement/repair of windows which includes caulking is classified in Industry 42121 – Doors/Windows – Mfg/Install. Businesses that provide inspection and repair on window caulking while conducting window cleaning are classified in Industry 89703 – Exterior High Rise Window Cleaning. Caulking is also conducted and required on tiles and is classified in Industry 42113 - Tile/Terrazzo – Sales/Install.
Rate Group History:
Industry 42120 - Sandblasting, was placed in this rate group in 1992. Industry 42139 - Industrial Coating Services, was placed in this rate group in 1996.