Shall not be assigned to a risk engaged in operations described by another classification unless the operations subject to Code 9501 are conducted as separate and distinct businesses.

Code 9501, Code 9549 "Advertising Co.– All Operations to Completion & Drivers," Code 9552 "Sign Erection or Repair – Away From Shop – Not Outdoor Advertising Companies – All Operations to Completion & Drivers," Code 5474 "Painting or Decorating – NOC – All Operations to Completion & Drivers," or Code 5491 "Wallpaper Hanging – All Operations to Completion & Drivers" shall not be assigned to the same job or location.

Code 9501 applies to employers providing painting service to manufacturers, businesses and consumers done in shop.  Employers are commissioned to paint goods manufactured or owned by others.  Usually these items such as sinks, furniture, bathtubs, refrigerators, etc. are made of wood, metal, leather or plastic.  The employer prepares the items by cleaning, degreasing, sanding or wire brushing to remove any unwanted materials such as old paint, dust and grease.  The employer paints them by hand brushing, rolling, spraying or dipping method.  The items are then either cured in an oven or dried through ventilation. 

This classification also contemplates sign painting or lettering in the interior of the customer’s premises.  The sign painting or lettering is done by hand on doors, store windows, interior walls and other surfaces.