NAICS Code 238290 — Other Building Equipment Contractors
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 23829 (Other Building Equipment Contractors).
| Code | 238290 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Building Equipment Contractors |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $22 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing building equipment (except electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, or ventilation equipment). The repair and maintenance of miscellaneous building equipment is included in this industry. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Automated and revolving door installation
Lightning protection equipment (e.g., lightning rod) installation
Boiler and pipe insulation installation
Machine rigging
Commercial-type door installation
Millwrights
Conveyor system installation
Revolving door installation
Overhead door, commercial- or industrial-type, installation
Dismantling large-scale machinery and equipment
Elevator installation
Satellite dish, household-type, installation
Escalator installation
Vacuum cleaning system, built-in, installation
Gasoline pump, service station, installation
Is a business under 238290 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 238290 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $22 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 238290 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 23 | Construction |
| Subsector | 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors |
| Industry Group | 2382 | Building Equipment Contractors |
| NAICS Industry | 23829 | Other Building Equipment Contractors |
| National Industry | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
1796 | Installation or Erection of Building Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified |
1799 | Special Trade Contractors, Not Elsewhere Classified |
7622 | Radio and Television Repair Shops |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.