Industry Code: 67300
These type of stores sell on a retail basis to the general public. Stores in this industry may sell one or all of the described products.
Operation Details:
This is a broad retail sales category including painting supplies, automotive parts and sporting goods.
Paint supply stores primarily sell paint products that are water, latex, or oil based and accessories such as brushes, varsol, cleaners, drop cloths, wallpaper, rollers, etc. The mixing of paints are also performed by these businesses along with some interior design consultation.
Automotive parts stores sell a wide variety of accessories for automobiles without installation services being provided. Auto servicing is not considered part of this industry. Stores that sell auto parts in conjunction with automotive installation, repair or machine shop services, will have the entire business classified in the appropriate service industry. Such employers are not eligible for separate classification of retail/wholesale parts distribution and servicing operations.
Sporting goods stores can specialize or sell a variety of sporting equipment and accessories. This includes exercise equipment. Companies involved in the sale of sport clothing only such as running shoes, track suits, etc., are classified in industry 66900. Activities such as skate sharpening, bicycle repairs and gunsmithing are included here.
Hardware stores may sell such items as plumbing, heating and electrical goods, tools, housewares and electronics, etc., however, they do not install or arrange for installation. Hardware stores do not carry a lumber inventory or cut lumber. Hardware stores will also perform locksmithing, cutting of keys, saw and tool sharpening.
Light/Lamp shops (retail lighting fixture sales) are included in this industry when no installation or assembly is being performed.
Underwriting Considerations:
Department stores are distinguished from hardware stores by the sale of clothing and furniture and the specific departmental area within the department store. Hardware stores do not have specialized sales clerks or cashiers designated to a particular area as does a department store.
Hardware stores do not install or arrange for installation as does a home improvement center. This industry does not cover the sale of lumber or the cutting of lumber.
Golf Pro shops not operated by the owner of the golf course, are classified in this industry.
Retail sales of throw/area rugs with no installation services offered, provided or guaranteed, is classified in this industry.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2012. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Area Rug Sales
Automotive Parts and Accessory Stores
Bicycles - Sale and Repair
Curling Supplies - Sale
Fishing Tackle - retail sale of
Golf Pro Shop (Not operated by owner of Golf Course)
Gunsmiths
Hardware Stores
Lamp Stores
Lawnmower Sharpening Shops
Light/Lamps - retail sale of
Locksmiths
Tack Shops
Tools Sharpening Shops
Wallpaper Stores
Paint and Wallpaper Stores
Pro Golf Shop (not operated by owner of golf course)
Saw Sharpening Shops
Skate Sharpening Shops
Sporting Equipment - Repair
Sporting Goods Stores
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1994 in recognition of similar activities.
These type of stores sell on a retail basis to the general public. Stores in this industry may sell one or all of the described products.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Area Rug Sales
Automotive Parts and Accessory Stores
Bicycles - Sale and Repair
Curling Supplies - Sale
Fishing Tackle - retail sale of
Golf Pro Shop (Not operated by owner of Golf Course)
Gunsmiths
Hardware Stores
Lamp Stores
Lawnmower Sharpening Shops
Light/Lamps - retail sale of
Locksmiths
Tack Shops
Tools Sharpening Shops
Wallpaper Stores
Paint and Wallpaper Stores
Pro Golf Shop (not operated by owner of golf course)
Saw Sharpening Shops
Skate Sharpening Shops
Sporting Equipment - Repair
Sporting Goods Stores
Operation Details:
This is a broad retail sales category including painting supplies, automotive parts and sporting goods.
Paint supply stores primarily sell paint products that are water, latex, or oil based and accessories such as brushes, varsol, cleaners, drop cloths, wallpaper, rollers, etc. The mixing of paints are also performed by these businesses along with some interior design consultation.
Automotive parts stores sell a wide variety of accessories for automobiles without installation services being provided. Auto servicing is not considered part of this industry. Stores that sell auto parts in conjunction with automotive installation, repair or machine shop services, will have the entire business classified in the appropriate service industry. Such employers are not eligible for separate classification of retail/wholesale parts distribution and servicing operations.
Sporting goods stores can specialize or sell a variety of sporting equipment and accessories. This includes exercise equipment. Companies involved in the sale of sport clothing only such as running shoes, track suits, etc., are classified in industry 66900. Activities such as skate sharpening, bicycle repairs and gunsmithing are included here.
Hardware stores may sell such items as plumbing, heating and electrical goods, tools, housewares and electronics, etc., however, they do not install or arrange for installation. Hardware stores do not carry a lumber inventory or cut lumber. Hardware stores will also perform locksmithing, cutting of keys, saw and tool sharpening.
Light/Lamp shops (retail lighting fixture sales) are included in this industry when no installation or assembly is being performed.
Underwriting Considerations:
Department stores are distinguished from hardware stores by the sale of clothing and furniture and the specific departmental area within the department store. Hardware stores do not have specialized sales clerks or cashiers designated to a particular area as does a department store.
Hardware stores do not install or arrange for installation as does a home improvement center. This industry does not cover the sale of lumber or the cutting of lumber.
Golf Pro shops not operated by the owner of the golf course, are classified in this industry.
Retail sales of throw/area rugs with no installation services offered, provided or guaranteed, is classified in this industry.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2012. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1994 in recognition of similar activities.