Section 296-17A-5201. Classification 5201.

5201-75 Electric power or transmission equipment: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of electrical power or transmission equipment, most of which is industrial and is used by public utilities for the transmission of electrical power. Equipment manufactured includes, but is not limited to, transformers, switchboards, circuit breakers, switches or switchboard apparatus, power switching devices or systems, and power invertors. Transformers step down voltage from very high to a lower voltage. Switching equipment is normally used to switch the electricity from an incoming line to outgoing lines. Transformers are usually made from sheet metal which is approximately 14 gauge. Machinery used to manufacture transformers is similar to that used in a sheet metal shop. Winding machines are also used to wind wire to form a coil which is placed inside the transformer. This is a shop or plant only classification.

This classification excludes the installation, service or repair away from shop of products manufactured which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification; the installation, removal, and repair of electric power or transmission equipment or machinery by a contractor which is to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.

Special note: Switchboards, current breakers and switches subject to this classification are distinguishable from switchboards, current breakers and switches covered in classification 3602. Classification 3602 switches are those found on personal computers, household light switches, and small electrical appliances compared to switches manufactured in classification 5201 which are large metal bars used in power plants and substations. Circuit breakers covered in classification 3602 are of the size found in household breaker panels compared to circuit breakers covered in classification 5201 which appear more like large round cylinders with flat metal bars extruding from the cylinders. Switchboards covered in classification 3602 are computerized systems such as telephone systems compared to industrial switchboards such as those used in rail systems for switching trains on tracks.

5201-76 Electric toasters, frying pans, wire harnesses, vacuum cleaners, electrical appliances, N.O.C: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of electric toasters, frying pans, wire harnesses, vacuum cleaners (including central vacuum systems), table top or counter top electrical appliances which are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) including, but not limited to, electric shavers, steam and dry irons, waffle irons, can openers, mixers and blenders. Wire harnesses are the configuration of wires making up the electrical circuit inside an appliance or vehicle that does not include the cord set which will connect the appliance to the power source. The manufacturing process contemplated by this classification is the assembly of component parts and casings, purchased from other manufacturers, with small hand tools such as, but not limited to, drills, screwdrivers, rivet guns, and soldering or brazing tools. This is a shop or plant only classification; all activities away from the shop or plant are to be reported separately.

This classification excludes establishments engaged in the repair of household appliances for others which are to be reported separately in classification 0607; establishments engaged in the manufacture of larger household appliances such as electric ranges, washing machines and refrigerators which are to be reported separately in classification 3402; establishments engaged in the assembly of electric cordset radio and ignitions which are to be reported separately in classification 3602; and the service or repair away from shop of products manufactured in this classification which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification.

5201-78 Electric motors, generators, alternators, starters, convertors, solenoids and servomotors: Manufacturing or assembly including repair

Applies to establishments engaged in the manufacture or assembly of electric motors, generators, alternators, starters, convertors, solenoids and servomotors of all sizes and horsepower. Convertors convert electricity from one voltage to another; solenoids are switches used to control the flow of electrical current; servomotors are electrical motors used to help control a mechanical device. This is a shop or plant only classification; all activities away from the shop or plant are to be reported separately.

This classification excludes the installation, service, or repair away from shop of products manufactured in this classification which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification and the installation, removal, and repair of electric power or transmission equipment in machinery by contractor which is to be reported separately in classification 0601.

[WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5201, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. WSR 06-12-075, § 296-17-670, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-670, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-670, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-670, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-670, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-670, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-670, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]

(Effective January 1, 2017.)

WAC 296-17A-5201

Classification 5201.

5201-75 Electric power or transmission equipment: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to the manufacture or assembly of industrial electrical transmission equipment and other large electrical equipment used in producing or transmitting electrical power.

Equipment includes, but is not limited to:

• Transformers - Equipment that reduces the level of voltage;

• Industrial switchboards, switches, switchboard apparatuses, and power switching devices and systems (switching equipment moves electricity from incoming lines to outgoing lines);

• Industrial circuit breakers - Automatic switches that prevent electrical circuit overload;

• Power invertors - Equipment that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC);

• Solar panels and photovoltaic (PV) inverters used in solar power production (PV inverters change DC current out of a photovoltaic solar panel into AC current).

Subclassification 5201-75 excludes:

• Worker hours engaged in the installation, service or repair of equipment away from shop or plant which are reported separately in the applicable classification. If records are not maintained for dividing worker hours between classifications, you must report these hours in the highest rated classification as described in WAC 296-17-31017(4);

• Firms engaged in manufacturing the smaller, nonindustrial switches and breakers found in the precision electrical instruments classified in 3602.

5201-76 Electric toasters, frying pans, wire harnesses, vacuum cleaners, electrical appliances, N.O.C: Manufacturing or assembly

Applies to the manufacture or assembly of household electrical appliances. This includes the assembly of component parts and casings with small hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, rivet guns, and soldering or brazing tools. Electrical appliances include, but are not limited to, electric:

• Can openers;

• Clothes irons;

• Frying pans;

• Mixers and blenders;

• Shavers;

• Toasters;

• Vacuum cleaners (including central vacuum systems);

• Waffle irons;

• Wire harnesses (a configuration of wires inside an appliance or vehicle);

• And other counter top electrical appliances which are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.).

Subclassification 5201-76 excludes:

• Worker hours engaged in installation, services, or repair of household appliances away from the shop or plant that are reported separately in classification 0607. If records are not maintained for dividing worker hours between classifications, you must report these hours in the highest rated classification as described in WAC 296-17-31017(4);

• Firms manufacturing or assembling larger household appliances such as electric ranges, washing machines and refrigerators, which are classified in 3402;

• Firms manufacturing or assembling electric cords, radio cable, and ignitions which are classified in 3602.

5201-78 Electric motors, generators, alternators, starters, convertors, solenoids and servomotors: Manufacturing or assembly including repair

Applies to manufacture or assembly of:

• Electric motors (convert electrical energy into mechanical energy);

• Generators (convert mechanical energy to DC electrical current);

• Alternators (convert mechanical energy to AC electrical current);

• Starters (electric motors used to initiate an engine's operation under its own power);

• Convertors (change electricity from one voltage to another);

• Solenoids (switches that control the flow of electrical current);

• Servomotors (electrical motors used to help control a mechanical device) of all sizes and horsepower.

Note:	Electric motor manufacturing requiring machining of metal parts is reported in classification 3402.

Subclassification 5201-78 excludes:

Worker hours engaged in the installation, hook-up, service or repair of equipment away from the shop or plant which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification. If records are not maintained for dividing worker hours between classifications, you must report these hours in the highest rated classification as described in WAC 296-17-31017(4).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 16-14-085, § 296-17A-5201, filed 7/5/16, effective 1/1/17. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5201, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. WSR 06-12-075, § 296-17-670, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-670, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-670, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-670, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-670, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-670, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-670, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]

WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5201, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. WSR 06-12-075, § 296-17-670, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-670, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-670, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-670, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-670, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-670, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-670, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 16-14-085, § 296-17A-5201, filed 7/5/16, effective 1/1/17. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5201, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. WSR 06-12-075, § 296-17-670, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-670, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-670, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-670, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; WSR 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-670, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; WSR 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-670, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-670, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.