Class Codes & Rates:

Code 5348 applies to specialist contractors who perform tile, stone, mosaic, or marble work. It includes the installation of glazed porcelain or ceramic wall, ceiling, or floor tiles as found in hospital operating rooms, restaurant kitchens, laboratories, and various rooms in residences. The classification does not include the setting of rough tile work of the type used in structural partitions or that is ground supported. Inside and outside work—of a primarily decorative, artistic, or ornamental nature—such as setting surface or wall tile of polished stone or marble and fine mosaic wall and ceiling work are included within the scope of Code 5348. The operations involve considerable preparation as well as brass stripping work laying intricate patterns and designs, cleaning, and extensive buffing and polishing.