Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

2324 - Building Interior Finishing Work

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in finishing building interiors. This work generally involves covering the interior structure with various materials.

23241 - Drywall and Plaster Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drywall installation, including related taping of joints, sanding and other finishing, or in applying plain or ornamental plaster, including the installation of lathing or other fixtures to receive plaster.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • applying stucco (See 23231 Masonry Work)

23242 - Terrazzo and Tile Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in setting and installing ceramic tile, marble, granite, slate and mosaic, and in mixing marble particles and cement for poured-in-place terrazzo at the site of construction.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • manufacturing precast terrazzo steps, benches and other terrazzo articles (See 32739 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing)

23243 - Carpet and Resilient Flooring Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and repairing resilient flooring, carpeting and underlay.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • laying ceramic floor tile (See 23242 Terrazzo and Tile Work)

23244 - Insulation Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in weather-proofing exterior wall cavities and roof attic spaces, by installing various insulating materials.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • installing insulated foundation systems (See 23221 Forming Work)
  • installing rigid foam insulation as an incidental activity of sealing and coating foundations (See 23229 Other Building Structure Work)
  • insulating pipes and duct runs (See 23259 Other Building Equipment Installation)

23245 - Building Painting and Paperhanging Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in painting, paperhanging and decorating in buildings and painting heavy (engineering) structures. Paint or paper stripping, including sandblasting, is included in this industry, because it is usually an incidental part of these activities.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • painting lines on roadways and parking lots (See 23131 Highway, Street and Bridge Construction)
  • stripping furniture (See 81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair)

23246 - Finish Carpentry and Wood Flooring Work

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry and installing wood flooring, including related floor sanding and other finishing. Some important finish carpentry activities are on-site cabinetwork, millwork installation, and prefabricated sash and door installation.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • laying resilient flooring (See 23243 Carpet and Resilient Flooring Work)

23249 - Other Building Interior Finishing Work

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in building interior finishing work, such as bathtub refinishing and installing drapery hardware, window shades and blinds.