North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0

• 23 - Construction
• 238 - Specialty trade contractors
• 2382 - Building equipment contractors
• 23822 - Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors

238220 - Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors^US

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

• Illustrative example(s)

  • air-conditioning systems, installation or repair
  • duct work (e.g., heating, cooling, exhaust, dust collection), installation
  • furnace conversion from one fuel to another
  • heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC ) contractors
  • industrial process piping installation
  • installation of cooling towers and other industrial or commercial cooling equipment
  • natural gas piping, installation
  • sprinkler systems, lawn and garden, installation
  • water heater installation

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • duct cleaning (See 561791 Duct and chimney cleaning services)
  • installing electrical controls for HVAC systems (See 238210 Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors)
  • masonry fireplaces installation (See 238140 Masonry contractors)
  • water well pumps and well piping systems installation (See 237110 Water and sewer line and related structures construction)