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Phraseology
Engineer or Architect Consulting & ClericalThis classification is not applicable when engaged in actual construction. Shall not be assigned to an employer engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 8601 are conducted as a separate and distinct business.
Includes lease buyers who, as any part of their duty, perform work like that undertaken by oil or gas geologists or scouts.
Description
Code 8601 applies to employers engaged in the architectural or engineering profession as a separate and distinct business. Operations conducted by these firms usually include consultations with clients, research on behalf of clients, site inspections, and the compilation of information to enable these firms to make recommendations to their clients. These recommendations may be in the form of written or electronic media and include plans, maps, charts, and specifications. This classification includes, but is not limited to, the following type of engineering firms: mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, mining, metallurgical, marine, and industrial.
Assignment by Analogy
• Agricultural consultants
• Archaeologists
• Instrument logging, mapping or survey work – land – wells
• Surveyor- land
• Timber cruisers not employed by logging firms
Operations to be Separately Rated
Architects or engineers:
Employed by manufacturing companies. Assign the appropriate manufacturing classification.
Employed by construction, erection or installation companies. Assign the appropriate construction, erection or installation classification.
Geophysical exploration – seismic. Refer to Code 5508 “Excavation – Rock – All Operations to Completion & Drivers.”
Marine appraisers or surveyors. Refer to Code 8720 “Inspection of Risks for Insurance or Valuation Purposes NOC. ”