Class Code 9410
Municipal/State/Public Agency
Class code 9410 covers municipal, state and other public agency operations in California and is used for many non-sworn administrative and maintenance functions. The approved pure premium rate for September 1, 2026 is $0.870 per $100 of payroll — a baseline used to price workers' comp exposure for these public-sector activities.
What Class Code 9410 Covers
This classification applies to public employers and the ordinary municipal functions they perform: administrative and clerical offices, parks and grounds maintenance, non-hazardous building and facilities upkeep, routine public works support, permitting and inspection offices, and other general governmental services that are not separately coded (for example, sworn police and firefighters normally use different codes). It covers both office-based employees and field staff whose duties are part of everyday municipal operations but excludes highly specialized or clearly hazardous activities that have dedicated WCIRB classifications. Typical covered operations include issuing permits, maintaining public landscaping, repairing sidewalks and signage, custodial work in municipal buildings, and routine utilities support performed without heavy excavation or confined-space exposure. For a public employer or a PEO managing payroll for a city or county department, accurate task descriptions and payroll allocation between codes is critical to ensure proper classification and premium allocation.
Who It Applies To
- City, county or state clerical and administrative staff (permits, records, finance)
- Parks and recreation maintenance crews and groundskeepers
- Public works maintenance personnel performing routine street, sidewalk and signage repairs
- Custodial and general facilities maintenance employees for municipal buildings
- Transit administrative staff and non-driving office support
- Non-sworn inspection and permitting staff (building, code enforcement) without hazardous operations
Common Job Duties
- Processing permits, records management and office clerical tasks
- Routine groundskeeping: mowing, pruning, trash removal and irrigation maintenance
- Light building maintenance and custodial work (cleaning, painting, small repairs)
- Street and sidewalk patching, signage installation and minor concrete repairs
- Inspecting municipal facilities and documenting code compliance (non-entry inspections)
- Coordinating contractors, scheduling service calls and basic inventory management
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $0.870 Rate
The pure premium rate of $0.870 per $100 of payroll represents the loss cost — an actuarial estimate of expected claim costs only. To calculate base premium multiply total payroll for employees assigned to 9410 by 0.00870 (that is, payroll/100 × 0.870). Final employer premium will be adjusted by insurer expense loads, experience modification (loss history), schedule or merit-rating adjustments, and any state assessments or policy-level discounts.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Public agencies in California are subject to the same Cal/OSHA requirements as private employers. Key standards to apply across typical 9410 operations include maintaining an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Title 8 §3203), implementing Heat Illness Prevention for outdoor workers (Title 8 §3395), and complying with Hazard Communication and Bloodborne Pathogen rules when employees may contact chemicals or biological waste. Agencies should also enforce PPE, vehicle safety and training documentation, and be prepared for Cal/OSHA inspection or recordkeeping audits.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 9410
A PEO like Key HR helps municipal and public agency employers by ensuring proper payroll classification to avoid misrating, administering claims and return-to-work programs, and implementing IIPP and role-specific safety training to reduce losses. Key HR can centralize reporting, provide loss-control guidance tailored to parks and public works operations, and leverage group purchasing and safety resources to help lower overall workers' comp costs.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does class code 9410 cover police officers or firefighters?
No. Sworn police and firefighters are typically assigned separate WCIRB codes that reflect their higher risk exposures. Code 9410 is intended for general municipal and public agency duties such as clerical, grounds, custodial and routine maintenance functions.
How do I calculate the premium for employees assigned to 9410?
Multiply the payroll assigned to 9410 by the rate per $100: (payroll ÷ 100) × $0.870. Then expect adjustments for your insurer's expense factor, experience modification, any schedule credits or debits, and state assessments to determine the final premium.
Can a municipal employer mix duties under one policy or must each type of work be separately coded?
You can include multiple job types on one policy, but accurate payroll allocation by class code is required. If employees perform tasks across very different exposures, allocating hours or payroll to the correct WCIRB codes helps prevent overpaying or underpaying and reduces audit risk.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 9410
- Classification
- Municipal/State/Public Agency
- Pure Premium Rate
- $0.870 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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