Class Code 2806
Door, Sash Or Window Mfg – Wood; Shutter Mfg – Wood/Plastic
Class Code 2806 is assigned to businesses that manufacture wooden doors, sashes and windows and produce wood or plastic shutters. The approved pure premium rate for California (effective Sept 1, 2026) is $5.611 per $100 of payroll — a baseline employers use to estimate workers' comp costs for these operations.
What Class Code 2806 Covers
This classification covers on‑site manufacturing and shop work for wooden doors, window sashes and frames, and shutter production where primary operations are woodworking and assembly. Typical operations included are ripping and crosscutting lumber, milling and molding components, joinery (mortise and tenon, doweling, dovetail), CNC routing, sanding, glazing and installation of glass panes, hardware fitting, finishing (staining, sealing, painting), and final assembly and packaging of prehung units. The code also covers factories that extrude or thermoform plastic shutter components when production and assembly occur in a shop environment rather than at a construction site. It does not cover field installation work performed by carpenters or glazing contractors, which should be coded separately.
Who It Applies To
- Small and mid‑size factory shops that produce wooden doors, sashes and window frames
- Manufacturers that produce wood or plastic shutters and shutter components
- Shop assemblers who install glazing, weatherstripping, hardware and prehung units
- CNC operators, joiners, and finishers working in a wood door/window plant
- Packaging, shipping and material‑handling staff in door/window factories
Common Job Duties
- Cutting, ripping and planing stock on table saws, jointers and planers
- Operating CNC routers, molding machines, shapers and mortisers
- Sanding, finishing, staining and spray‑painting doors, sashes and shutters
- Fitting and fastening hardware (hinges, locks, weatherstripping) and glazing
- Assembling prehung door units and window frames, quality inspection
- Material handling with forklifts, hoists, manual lifting and packaging
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $5.611 Rate
The pure premium rate of $5.611 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of premium allocated to expected claims costs for this class before insurer loadings and adjustments. Insurers multiply that rate by your payroll (divided by 100) to get the base premium; your final premium will also reflect experience modification factors, carrier expense and profit loads, state assessments, classification accuracy and any credits or deductible programs.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requirements commonly applicable to 2806 shops include an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), machine guarding and lockout/tagout for powered equipment, Hazard Communication for paints and adhesives, respiratory protection where dust or solvent vapors exceed limits, and proper ventilation/dust collection to control airborne wood dust. Regular housekeeping to prevent combustible dust accumulation, hearing conservation where noise exposures are high, and employee training on PPE and safe machine operation are essential to remain compliant.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2806
A PEO like Key HR can help door and window manufacturers by auditing classification and payroll reporting, implementing OSHA‑aligned safety programs (IIPP, machine guarding checks, respiratory and hearing protection), and managing claims and return‑to‑work protocols to reduce experience modification. Key HR also handles payroll, workers' comp procurement and regulatory reporting so California employers can focus on production while working to control comp costs.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does Class Code 2806 apply to on‑site installers who fit doors and windows at customer locations?
No. 2806 covers shop manufacturing of wooden doors, sashes, windows and shutters. Field installation and carpentry work are typically classified under contractor or installer codes and should be reported separately to ensure proper premium assessment.
How can I lower my workers' comp premium for a door and window plant?
Focus on preventing injuries and improving claims outcomes: implement an IIPP, machine‑guarding and lockout/tagout procedures, dust collection and ventilation, a return‑to‑work program, and targeted training. Accurate payroll classification, regular safety audits, and prompt claims management also help reduce your experience modification and overall premium.
Are finishing and spray‑painting operations included in this class and do they require special controls?
Yes—finishing performed as part of manufacturing is included. Spray painting and solvent use require ventilation, flammable storage controls, respiratory protection, Hazard Communication and local exhaust/dust capture to control vapors and prevent combustible dust hazards.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2806
- Classification
- Door, Sash Or Window Mfg – Wood; Shutter Mfg – Wood/Plastic
- Pure Premium Rate
- $5.611 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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