Class Code 8740
Apt/Condo Complex / Bldg / Warehouses / Comm & Res Mixed-Use Bldg Operation – Property Mgmt Supervisors
Class Code 8740 applies to supervisors who manage operations for apartment/condo complexes, commercial/residential mixed-use buildings, warehouses and similar property portfolios in California. These employees combine administrative oversight with frequent on-site inspections and vendor coordination. The September 1, 2026 approved pure premium rate for this classification is $1.346 per $100 of payroll.
What Class Code 8740 Covers
This classification describes supervisors and lead-level employees whose primary role is overseeing property operation and maintenance across residential complexes, mixed-use buildings, storage facilities and on-site warehouses. Typical activities include daily site inspections, scheduling and supervising maintenance and janitorial crews, coordinating security and vendor contractors, performing building systems checks (HVAC, boilers, elevators) and responding to tenant service requests. The code is intended for employees who spend a significant portion of time on-site performing or supervising physical building operations rather than purely office-based property managers. Clerical-only managers who never perform field inspections or physical oversight should not be placed in this code.
Who It Applies To
- On-site property management supervisors for apartment and condominium complexes
- Building operations supervisors for mixed-use residential/commercial properties
- Lead facilities or maintenance supervisors at small warehouses on residential property sites
- Resident services or community operations supervisors who direct maintenance and janitorial crews
Common Job Duties
- Conducting routine building and grounds inspections (roofs, stairwells, parking areas)
- Supervising and scheduling maintenance, janitorial, landscaping and security staff
- Coordinating and supervising third-party contractors (plumbers, electricians, HVAC)
- Performing or overseeing preventive maintenance checks on HVAC, boilers, and elevators
- Responding to tenant repair requests and emergency building incidents
- Documenting defects, ordering parts and maintaining vendor and service records
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $1.346 Rate
The pure premium rate of $1.346 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of premium that covers expected claim costs for this classification before expenses, profit and state assessments. To illustrate, $100,000 in payroll classified to 8740 yields $1,346 in pure premium. The final premium your company pays will also reflect experience modification (loss history), insurer expense and profit loads, any state assessments, payroll audits and how accurately duties are classified.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Employers with staff in this classification must comply with Cal/OSHA general industry standards, including maintaining an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) per Title 8 §3203 and providing hazard communication training for cleaning agents and refrigerants. Where work involves ladders, roofs or elevated areas, applicable fall protection and ladder safety rules apply; confined-space entry procedures and lockout/tagout controls are required for boiler rooms and mechanical equipment. Employers must also follow Cal/OSHA reporting rules for serious injuries and keep accurate injury/illness logs.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 8740
A PEO like Key HR helps employers accurately classify payroll to avoid misclassification and handles centralized payroll reporting and workers' comp billing. Key HR provides loss-control resources tailored to property management supervisors — on-site safety audits, IIPP templates, claims management and return-to-work coordination — which can lower claims frequency and reduce experience-modification impacts over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Are all property managers classified under 8740?
Not always. Code 8740 is for supervisors who regularly perform or supervise field operations and building inspections. Purely office-based property managers with no on-site operational duties may belong to a different clerical or administrative class.
What practical steps reduce workers' comp cost for this class?
Implement a documented IIPP, require PPE and ladder safety training, schedule preventive maintenance to reduce emergency repairs, use vendor vetting to limit contractor incidents, and establish a light-duty return-to-work program to shorten claim durations and improve experience ratings.
How does Key HR help after a workers' comp injury occurs on site?
Key HR coordinates immediate claims reporting, directs the worker to approved medical providers, manages medical case oversight, assists with modified-duty placements and provides data to help control claim costs and limit impact on your experience modification.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8740
- Classification
- Apt/Condo Complex / Bldg / Warehouses / Comm & Res Mixed-Use Bldg Operation – Property Mgmt Supervisors
- Pure Premium Rate
- $1.346 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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