North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238210 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing electrical wiring and equipment. Contractors included in this industry may include both the parts and labor when performing work. These contractors may perform new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Included activity examples
- Airport runway lighting contractors
- Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
- Audio equipment (except automotive) installation contractors
- Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic
- Cable television hookup contractors
- Computer and network cable installation
- Environmental control system installation
- Fiber optic cable (except transmission line) contractors
- Highway, street, and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation
- Home automation system installation
- Lighting system installation
- Telecommunications equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors
- Traffic signal installation
- Official title
- Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Code level
- 6
- Open opportunities
- 168 open · 628 active
SBA small-business size standard
$19M average annual receipts
Average annual receipts basis
Check this standard and its exceptionsExcluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Burglar and fire alarm installation combined with sales, maintenance, or monitoring services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths); and
Constructing power and communication lines--are classified in Industry 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction;
Installing and maintaining electric power lines performed by electric utility companies--are classified in Industry Group 2211, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution;
Installing and maintaining telecommunications lines performed by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications;
Retailing and installing automotive audio equipment--are classified in Industry 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers.
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.