2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

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.

Illustrative Examples:

Airport runway lighting contractors
Fiber optic cable (except transmission line) contractors
Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
Highway, street, and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation
Audio equipment (except automotive) installation contractors
Home automation system installation
Lighting system installation
Cable television hookup contractors
Telecommunications equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors
Computer and network cable installation
Traffic signal installation
Environmental control system installation
Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Installing and maintaining telecommunications lines by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications;
  • Constructing power and communication transmission lines--are classified in Industry 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction; and
  • Burglar and fire alarm installation combined with sales, maintenance, or monitoring services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
238210   238210   238210   Airport runway lighting contractors
238210   238210   238210   Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Audio equipment installation (except automotive) contractors
238210   238210   238210   Building automation system installation contractors
238210   238210   238210   Burglar alarm system, electric, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic
238210   238210   238210   Cable television hookup contractors
238210   238210   238210   Communication equipment installation
238210   238210   238210   Computer and network cable installation
238210   238210   238210   Control system (e.g., environmental, humidity, temperature) installation
238210   238210   238210   Electric contracting
238210   238210   238210   Electric power control panel and outlet installation
238210   238210   238210   Electrical contractors
238210   238210   238210   Electrical equipment and appliance installation
238210   238210   238210   Electrical wiring contractors
238210   238210   238210   Electrical work
238210   238210   238210   Electrical, electrical wiring, and low voltage electrical work
238210   238210   238210   Electrician
238210   238210   238210   Electronic containment fencing for pets, installation
238210   238210   238210   Electronic control installation and service
238210   238210   238210   Electronic control system installation
238210   238210   238210   Environmental control system installation
238210   238210   238210   Fiber optic cable (except transmission lines) installation
238210   238210   238210   Fire alarm system, electric, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Highway, street and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation
238210   238210   238210   Home automation system installation
238210   238210   238210   Home theater installation
238210   238210   238210   Humidity control system installation
238210   238210   238210   Installation of photovoltaic panels
238210   238210   238210   Intercommunication (intercom) system installation
238210   238210   238210   Lighting system installation
238210   238210   238210   Low voltage electrical work
238210   238210   238210   Private driveway or parking area lighting contractors
238210   238210   238210   Public address system installation
238210   238210   238210   Railroad signaling equipment installation
238210   238210   238210   Security and fire system, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Smoke detection system, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Snow melting cable, electric, installation
238210   238210   238210   Solar panel installation
238210   238210   238210   Sound equipment installation
238210   238210   238210   Surveillance system, installation only
238210   238210   238210   Telecommunications equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors
238210   238210   238210   Telephone equipment and building wiring installation
238210   238210   238210   Telephone installation contractors
238210   238210   238210   Temperature control system installation
238210   238210   238210   Traffic signal installation
238210   238210   238210   Tunnel lighting contractors