Class Code 0042
Workers Comp (NCCI)Landscape Gardening & Drivers
Landscaping: planting, grading, lawn installation, hardscape, and general grounds work. The core code for landscape contractors; mowing-only lawn care fits 9102 in many states.
Operations commonly included
- Landscape construction and planting
- Grading and sod installation
- Hardscape (patios, walls) in most states
- Irrigation installation
Commonly classified elsewhere
- Mowing-only maintenance (9102 where recognized)
- Tree removal/pruning (0106)
- Excavation as a standalone service (6217)
Real-world example
A design-build landscape company installing beds, sod, and patios is 0042; its separate mowing-route crews may qualify for 9102 with clean payroll separation.
⚠️ Common audit mistake Tree work creeping in. Even a few takedowns can reclassify payroll to 0106 — subcontract it or track it separately.
State variation: The 0042/9102 split isn’t recognized everywhere; snow operations vary wildly by state.
Rated on: Gross payroll, per $100.
Trades that use this code
Related codes
Classification varies by state and carrier — several states use independent bureaus, and carriers file their own GL codes. Confirm your fit with a licensed agent before relying on any code. 🤝