Class Code 9015
Building Operation – N.O.C. – Other; Church/Temple/Mosque/Synagogue – Other; Libraries – Private – Other
California class code 9015 applies to building operation work at houses of worship and private libraries, covering custodial, maintenance and facilities duties. The approved pure premium rate is $4.820 per $100 of payroll, which factors into an employer's workers' comp premium.
What Class Code 9015 Covers
Class 9015 specifically groups employees whose primary job is operating and maintaining the building envelope and site for religious institutions and private libraries. Typical operations include custodial cleaning, daily facility upkeep, basic building repairs, grounds maintenance and non‑specialty mechanical tasks such as filter changes or equipment checks. This code is intended for general building operations staff — caretakers, sextons, custodians and facility attendants — rather than licensed craftsmen whose principal work is electrical, plumbing or HVAC installation and repair. Tasks that are routine, recurring and focused on keeping the facility open and safe for visitors fall under 9015.
Who It Applies To
- Custodians, janitors and building attendants at churches, mosques, temples and synagogues
- Caretakers or sextons who perform daily cleaning and minor repairs
- Private library maintenance staff who handle shelving, cleaning and facility setup
- Facility or building managers who perform routine, non‑licensed maintenance
- Groundskeepers who maintain landscaping, irrigation and walkways for these sites
Common Job Duties
- Sweeping, mopping, carpet cleaning and restroom sanitation using commercial cleaning agents
- Moving and shelving books or setting up seating and audio/visual equipment for events
- Changing light bulbs, replacing HVAC filters and performing basic equipment checks
- Minor carpentry, painting touch‑ups, patching drywall and securing loose fixtures
- Groundskeeping: mowing, pruning, irrigation checks and trip hazard remediation
- Emptying trash, handling recycling and removing biohazardous or soiled waste per protocol
- Routine building security rounds, unlocking/locking doors and simple alarm checks
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $4.820 Rate
The pure premium rate of $4.820 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of premium that covers expected claim costs for this classification before insurer expenses and profit. Insurers multiply this rate by your payroll in hundreds, then apply loss cost multipliers, policy fees, experience modification factors and any credits or debits to determine the final premium. Final cost is influenced by your claims history, payroll accuracy, safety programs, return‑to‑work practices and whether any employees are misclassified into 9015 instead of a trade‑specific code.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requires an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for all employers and relevant site‑specific training for custodial and maintenance staff. Key compliance areas include hazard communication for cleaning chemicals, ladder and fall protection rules for work at height, lockout/tagout procedures when servicing equipment, and bloodborne pathogen precautions when handling soiled materials. Proper documentation of training, written procedures and prompt correction of hazards are essential to meet California standards.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 9015
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in this classification by ensuring correct payroll classification and by providing turnkey safety programs, IIPP templates and training specific to custodial and building operations. Key HR also manages claims reporting and return‑to‑work coordination, negotiates group purchasing on workers' comp insurance, and helps implement loss‑control measures that lower experience modification factors and long‑term premium costs.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does class 9015 include librarians and office staff?
No. Class 9015 specifically covers building operation duties. Librarians, clerical and administrative office staff are typically coded under clerical or professional classifications (for example, office clerical codes), so separate classification is required based on primary job duties.
If I have a full‑time HVAC technician, should they be under 9015?
Not usually. If a worker's primary duties are trade‑specific (licensed HVAC, electrical or plumbing work), they should be assigned the trade's specialty class code rather than 9015. 9015 is for general, routine equipment checks and filter changes, not for full‑scope installation or repair by licensed trades.
What practical steps reduce claims and lower my workers' comp costs for class 9015 staff?
Maintain a written IIPP, provide training on chemical safety and safe lifting, require ladder safety and PPE, document housekeeping and hazard correction, and establish an early return‑to‑work program. Timely incident reporting and proactive claims management through a PEO help preserve a lower experience modification.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 9015
- Classification
- Building Operation – N.O.C. – Other; Church/Temple/Mosque/Synagogue – Other; Libraries – Private – Other
- Pure Premium Rate
- $4.820 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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