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## [Understanding Rule 85: Specialized Class Rates](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-specialized-class-rates)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Understanding Rule 85: Ineligible for Class Rates](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-ineligible-for-class-rates)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Understanding Rule 85: Who is Class Rated?](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-who-is-class-rated)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Understanding Rule 85: The Rating Process](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-rating-process)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Understanding Rule 85: Construction Classes](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-construction-classes)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Understanding Rule 85: What is Class Rated?](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/understanding-rule-85-what-is-class-rated)

 September 2, 2025

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### [Do You Know Your Earthquake Classifications for Buildings?](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/earthquake-building-classifications)

 April 1, 2025

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### [RCP Codes Demystified](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/rcp-codes-demystified)

 April 5, 2022

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### [Loss Costs: A Quick Reference Guide](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/loss-costs-quick-reference-guide)

 March 8, 2022

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