Class Code 9170 — Janitorial Service by Contractors - Includes Windows

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 9170 covers janitorial service by contractors, including commercial cleaning companies, office cleaning services, and window washing operations. Work involves cleaning offices, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities, including window washing at heights. Florida's large commercial real estate market creates significant demand for janitorial services. Hazards include slip-and-fall injuries, chemical exposure from cleaning products, and falls from heights for window washing.

Who Is Classified Under Code 9170

Janitors, commercial cleaners, window washers, and cleaning supervisors.

Florida Rate for Class Code 9170

The current Florida workers' compensation rate for class code 9170 is $7.37 per $100 payroll. This rate is used to calculate your annual premium: (Total Payroll ÷ 100) × Rate. Your actual premium may be adjusted by your experience modification rate (EMR) and any applicable credits or debits.

Examples of Businesses Under Code 9170

A commercial cleaning company with 50 employees servicing office parks in Jacksonville. A small, family-owned window washing business specializing in high-rise buildings in Miami.

Common Claims for Class Code 9170

For general janitorial work, slips, trips, and falls are the most common claims. For window washers, falls from height are the most severe risk. Chemical exposure from cleaning solutions can cause skin and respiratory problems for all workers.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Chemical handling training for cleaning products is required
• Fall protection is critical for window washing and high-reach cleaning operations
• Non-slip footwear reduces slip-and-fall claims in wet cleaning environments

Get a Quote for Class Code 9170 in Florida

Bright Coast Insurance provides workers' compensation quotes for class code 9170 in Florida. Call or text (239) 323-0785 or request a free quote online. We serve businesses statewide with same-day certificates of insurance available for qualifying accounts.

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