The building operations code — owners and managers running their properties, from maintenance to common areas.
Workers’ Comp Class Code 9015: Building Operations
Janitorial Services — what it covers, what it costs, and where businesses get it wrong.
Class code 9015 covers buildings operated by owners or managers — the maintenance, janitorial, and operational staff that keep commercial and residential properties running. Property managers meet it the day they hire their first maintenance tech. Get multiple quotes within minutes.
Who falls under code 9015
Maintenance and operational employees of building owners and property managers — repairs, common-area upkeep, and building services. Construction-grade renovation work and standalone janitorial contractors (9014) rate separately.
The misclassification traps
- Renovation projects performed by staff — construction work rates in construction codes, not 9015
- Confusing 9015 (buildings operated by owner/manager) with 9014 (janitorial contractors serving others)
- Resident superintendents and payroll-in-lieu arrangements documented wrong
What drives your 9015 premium
Payroll in the class, your experience mod, state rates for 9015, and carrier appetite — which varies more for this class than owners expect. Property portfolios often mix 9015, clerical, and construction exposure — the mix, documented properly, is what keeps the audit boring. The fix for all of it is the same: accurate payroll split by class, clean documentation, and multiple carriers quoted side by side. See our full class code directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is workers’ comp class code 9015?
Code 9015 covers building maintenance and operations staff employed by property owners and managers. Janitorial contractors serving other businesses use 9014 instead, and staff renovation work rates under construction codes — the employer and the work both matter.
Can one business have code 9015 and other class codes?
Yes — most businesses carry multiple class codes with payroll split among them. The rules for when payroll can be divided are strict and state-specific, which is exactly where a comp-focused agency earns its keep at audit time.
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