Class Code 5223
Workers Comp (NCCI)Swimming Pool Construction — Not Iron or Steel
Building in-ground swimming pools — excavation, shell, decking, and finish. Pool service and cleaning routes are usually classed elsewhere (often 9014 or a state special).
Operations commonly included
- In-ground pool excavation and shell
- Decking poured by the pool builder
- Equipment set at construction
Commonly classified elsewhere
- Pool service/cleaning routes (often 9014 or state special)
- Above-ground pool retail installs (varies)
- Fencing by others
Real-world example
A gunite pool builder is 5223 through plaster; the same company’s Tuesday cleaning routes belong in a service code with separated payroll.
⚠️ Common audit mistake Service-route payroll left in construction rates (overpaying) — or construction hidden in service codes (audit disaster).
State variation: Service-route classification varies significantly 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. 🤝