Water Companies
Florida Workers' Compensation Class Code 7520 • FWCJUA / NCCI • Effective 2025-01-01
Current Rate
$1.78
per $100 of payroll
FWCJUA / NCCI 2025-01-01
What is Class Code 7520?
Class code 7520 covers water company operations, including water treatment, distribution, and customer service. Work involves operating treatment plants, maintaining distribution mains, reading meters, and responding to main breaks. Florida's water utilities serve a rapidly growing population. Hazards include confined space entry into water tanks and vaults, chemical handling at treatment plants, and excavation for main repairs.
Who is Covered Under This Code?
Water treatment operators, distribution workers, meter readers, and maintenance technicians.
Tips to Reduce Your Premium
- Confined space procedures are required for water tank and vault entry
- Chemical handling procedures apply to chlorination and treatment operations
- Separate water main construction under code 6306
Frequently Asked Questions
What is workers comp class code 7520?
Class code 7520 covers water company operations, including water treatment, distribution, and customer service. Work involves operating treatment plants, maintaining distribution mains, reading meters, and responding to main breaks. Florida's water utilities serve a rapidly growing population. Hazards include confined space entry into water tanks and vaults, chemical handling at treatment plants, and excavation for main repairs.
What is the workers comp rate for class code 7520 in Florida?
The current workers' compensation rate for class code 7520 in Florida is $1.78 per $100 of payroll, as set by FWCJUA / NCCI effective 2025-01-01. Your actual premium will also depend on your experience modification factor (EMR) and the carrier you choose.
Who is covered under class code 7520?
Water treatment operators, distribution workers, meter readers, and maintenance technicians.
How can I reduce my workers comp premium for class code 7520 in Florida?
Confined space procedures are required for water tank and vault entry Chemical handling procedures apply to chlorination and treatment operations Separate water main construction under code 6306
Do I need workers comp insurance for employees classified under code 7520 in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Class code 7520 employees must be covered. Penalties for non-compliance in Florida can be severe, including stop-work orders and fines. Contact Bright Coast Insurance at (239) 228-8029 for a fast, competitive quote.
Rates shown are advisory loss costs or assigned risk rates as of the effective date listed. Your actual workers' compensation premium will depend on your specific payroll, experience modification factor (EMR), carrier selection, and other underwriting factors. Contact Bright Coast Insurance for an accurate quote tailored to your business.
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Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 7520
- State
- Florida
- Rate per $100
- $1.78
- Rating Org
- FWCJUA / NCCI
- Effective
- 2025-01-01
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