Class Code 9092
Bowling Centers; Billiard Halls; Skating Centers
California class code 9092 covers the daily operations and staff of bowling centers, billiard halls and skating centers. The WCIRB-approved pure premium rate for September 1, 2026 is $2.052 per $100 of payroll, a baseline insurers use to price workers' compensation for these venues.
What Class Code 9092 Covers
Class code 9092 applies to venues where the primary business is indoor recreation: bowling alleys (lanes, automated pinsetters, ball returns), public billiard/pool halls (tables, cue maintenance), and skating centers (roller rinks and ice rinks, including skate rental and ice-resurfacing equipment). It covers employees who perform facility operations such as lane maintenance and oiling, pinsetter and ball return maintenance, skate sharpening and rental, rink resurfacing (including Zamboni operation on ice rinks), front‑of‑house staff, concession and bar attendants when they work as part of the facility operation, custodial and janitorial crews, and maintenance technicians who service HVAC, refrigeration or electrical systems specific to rink operation. The code does not automatically include separately run restaurants, arcades, or pro shops with distinct payrolls; those operations can require different classifications when payroll is segregated. Payroll should be reported to reflect the workers performing these core recreation functions so premium and loss experience are accurate.
Who It Applies To
- Bowling alley lane attendants, mechanics and automated pinsetter technicians
- Billiard hall attendants, table repair and cue maintenance staff
- Skate rental clerks, skate sharpening technicians, rink resurfacing (Zamboni) operators
- Front desk staff, party coordinators and cashier/scorekeeping attendants
- Custodial and maintenance workers who handle floor cleaning, lighting, HVAC and refrigeration
Common Job Duties
- Maintaining and oiling bowling lanes, adjusting automated pinsetting machinery and troubleshooting ball return systems
- Setting up and repairing billiard tables, replacing rails, leveling tables and maintaining cues
- Fitting and sharpening skates, operating skate grinders, and operating ice-resurfacing equipment (Zamboni) or roller-rink floor cleaning equipment
- Cleaning spills, removing broken glass, maintaining non-slip walkways and performing floor repairs or resurfacing
- Performing routine mechanical, electrical and refrigeration maintenance for rinks, including compressor and coolant checks
- Operating point-of-sale systems, assisting customers, supervising open play and managing party events
- Loading/unloading and moving heavy items such as bowling balls, equipment, furniture and supply deliveries
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $2.052 Rate
The pure premium rate of $2.052 per $100 of payroll represents the portion of expected claim costs (medical and indemnity) assigned to this classification before insurer expense loads. Insurers multiply the pure rate by your reported payroll (divided by 100) and then apply their own loss prevention credits, experience modification factor, state assessments and underwriting loads to calculate your final premium. Factors that change your actual premium include your loss history, claim frequency and severity, payroll mix (full‑time vs seasonal/part‑time), whether concessions or separate operations are properly allocated to other class codes, and any safety programs that reduce claims.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
California employers operating under class code 9092 must maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and provide job‑specific training for equipment like pinsetters and skate‑sharpening machines. Cal/OSHA General Industry requirements apply: machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures for equipment servicing, hazard communication for cleaners and refrigerants, PPE where required, and training for emergency response and first aid. For ice rinks, additional attention should be given to refrigeration system safety and permitted handling of compressed gases and coolants.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 9092
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in this class control costs by ensuring accurate payroll classification, managing workers' comp claims and filing, and implementing targeted loss control programs (e.g., slip prevention, machine guarding, Zamboni/operator certification and skate sharpening safety). Key HR can provide training, safety audits, return-to-work programs, OSHA log and compliance assistance, and centralized payroll reporting that reduces audit surprises and helps lower your experience modification over time.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Do bartenders and food-service workers at my bowling alley fall under class code 9092?
Not always. If food and beverage operations are integral and indistinguishable from the entertainment operation, they may be included, but many insurers require separate payroll reporting and classification for dedicated restaurant or bar staff. Segregating payroll and discussing specifics with your PEO or carrier ensures accurate rates.
What practical steps reduce claims for bowling and skating centers?
Implement routine floor and spill‑cleanup protocols, non‑slip matting at entrances, machine guarding and scheduled preventive maintenance for pinsetters and ice equipment, proper training for skate sharpening and Zamboni operators, alcohol service policies, and a formal return‑to‑work/light‑duty program to reduce indemnity costs.
How does seasonality affect my workers' comp premium?
Seasonal payroll fluctuations can complicate audits and experience rating. Accurate and timely payroll reporting, use of part‑time/seasonal class codes where applicable, and working with a PEO to smooth payroll reporting help prevent surprise audit adjustments and ensure premiums reflect true exposure.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 9092
- Classification
- Bowling Centers; Billiard Halls; Skating Centers
- Pure Premium Rate
- $2.052 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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