# Bright Coast Insurance **Florida-Licensed Independent Insurance Agency** | Florida License #L132181 Phone: (239) 323-0785 | Email: support@brightcoastins.com Address: PO Box 417, Pineland, FL 33945 Website: https://brightcoastins.com Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Coast+Insurance&query_place_id=ChIJ2bHi4scRv4gRzuxlEjQ0a84 --- # Workers' Comp Class Code 9156 — Theatrical Companies - Traveling (FL) **Class Code:** 9156 **Description:** Theatrical Companies - Traveling **State:** FL **Rate:** $1.42 per $100 of payroll **Source:** NCCI (National Council on Compensation Insurance) --- ## What Is Class Code 9156? Class code 9156 covers employees of traveling theatrical companies, including performers, stagehands, lighting and sound technicians, wardrobe staff, and production crew who travel to perform live shows. Florida's entertainment industry, including touring Broadway productions, concerts, and live events at venues in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, uses this classification. Hazards include rigging and stage equipment accidents, falls from elevated stages, and heavy equipment handling. ## Who Does Class Code 9156 Apply To? Touring performers, stagehands, rigging crew, lighting and sound technicians, wardrobe staff, and production managers at traveling theatrical companies. ## Florida Examples — Class Code 9156 This class code applies to businesses operating as traveling theatrical companies within Florida, encompassing a wide range of touring entertainment. For instance, a medium-sized production company, 'Sunshine Stage Tours,' based out of Orlando, might employ 60-75 performers, stagehands, and technicians who travel across the state to present Broadway-style shows at venues like the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando and the Straz Center in Tampa. Another example could be 'Florida Family Circus,' a smaller troupe of 20-30 acrobats, animal handlers, and crew members who tour smaller cities such as Lakeland, Gainesville, and Fort Myers, setting up and dismantling their temporary performance spaces. Additionally, large-scale concert production companies, like 'Coastal Concert Logistics' with a crew of over 100 sound engineers, lighting designers, and riggers, would fall under this code as they manage the technical aspects of major music tours moving between arenas in Miami, Jacksonville, and Sunrise. These businesses are characterized by their transient nature, moving equipment and personnel from one performance location to another. ## How to Calculate Workers' Comp Premium for Class Code 9156 **Formula:** (Annual Payroll ÷ 100) × $1.42 × Experience Modification Rate (EMR) | Annual Payroll | EMR 0.80 | EMR 1.00 | EMR 1.20 | |---|---|---|---| | $100,000 | $1136 | $1420 | $1704 | | $250,000 | $2840 | $3550 | $4260 | | $500,000 | $5680 | $7100 | $8520 | | $1,000,000 | $11360 | $14200 | $17040 | ## Tips for Managing Class Code 9156 Workers' Comp Costs - Rigging certification and regular equipment inspection are critical for aerial and stage rigging - Fall protection programs for performers and crew working at heights on stage - Ergonomic programs for performers reduce overuse and repetitive motion injuries - Separate box office and administrative staff under clerical classifications ## Safety Recommendations for Class Code 9156 - Implement comprehensive fall protection protocols, including mandatory use of safety harnesses for work at heights and ensuring all stages, platforms, and scaffolding are securely constructed and regularly inspected. - Train all personnel in proper ergonomic lifting techniques and provide mechanical aids like dollies and forklifts to minimize manual handling of heavy equipment, reducing the risk of strains and sprains. - Conduct daily inspections of all electrical equipment, cables, and connections. Ensure only qualified technicians handle electrical setups and that all temporary wiring is properly insulated and secured to prevent shocks and fires. - Establish clear communication channels and safety zones during setup, teardown, and scene changes to prevent impact injuries from falling objects or moving scenery. Provide and enforce the use of hard hats and safety footwear. ## Get a Quote for Class Code 9156 Contact Bright Coast Insurance for a workers' comp quote for class code 9156 in FL: - **Phone:** (239) 323-0785 - **Email:** support@brightcoastins.com - **Online:** [Workers' Comp Calculator](https://brightcoastins.com/comp-calculator) - **Class Code Lookup:** [https://brightcoastins.com/workers-comp-codes/fl](https://brightcoastins.com/workers-comp-codes/fl) --- ## About Bright Coast Insurance Bright Coast Insurance is a Florida-licensed independent insurance agency (Florida License #L132181) specializing in commercial insurance for Florida contractors, builders, property owners, and HOA/condo associations. As an independent agency, we represent multiple carriers including US Assure (builders risk), Employers Holdings, AmTrust Financial, and others — allowing us to find the best coverage at the most competitive rate for each client. **Contact:** (239) 323-0785 | support@brightcoastins.com **Address:** PO Box 417, Pineland, FL 33945 **Website:** https://brightcoastins.com **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET *Bright Coast Insurance is an authorized FWCJUA placement agency and an authorized US Assure builders risk agency.*