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About This Industry

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment. Contractors in this industry may provide both parts and labor when performing work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Illustrative Examples:

Cooling tower installation
Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors
Duct work (e.g., cooling, dust collection, exhaust, heating, ventilation) installation
Lawn sprinkler system installation
Fire sprinkler system installation
Mechanical contractors
Fireplace, natural gas, installation
Refrigeration system (e.g., commercial, industrial, scientific) installation
Furnace installation
Sewer hookup and connection, building


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Installing electrical controls for HVAC systems--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
Duct cleaning--are classified in Industry 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings;
Installing septic tanks and systems--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
Water well drilling (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields) and water well pump and piping system installation--are classified in Industry 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction; and
Repair and maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment or fire extinguisher and waterless fire suppression systems, without installation--are classified in Industry 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.

ISIC Rev. 4 Equivalents

NAICS 238220 maps to the following ISIC Rev. 4 classes:

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