Canadian industry

238150 Glass and glazing contractors

Entrepreneurs en travaux de vitrage et de vitrerie

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing glass panes in prepared openings (i.e., glazing work) and other glass work for buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleGlass and glazing contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23815 - Glass and glazing contractors
International correspondenceF4330*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityProvincial workers' compensation boards and provincial trades certification bodies

Exclusions

  • installing prefabricated window units (See 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)
  • replacement, repair, and/or tinting of automotive glass (See 811122 Automotive glass replacement shops (US))

Examples

  • curtain wall, glass, installation
  • glass cladding installation
  • glass installation (except automotive), contractors
  • glass tinting, construction
  • glazing work, contractors
  • hermetically sealed window units, commercial type, installation
  • stained glass, installation
  • curtain wall, glass, installation
  • glass and glazing contractors
  • glass cladding installation
  • glass installation (except automotive), contractors
  • glass partitions, installation
  • glass tinting, construction
  • glazing work, contractors
  • hermetically sealed glass for window units, installation
  • hermetically sealed window units, commercial type, installation
  • mirror installation
  • stained glass, installation
  • window panes or sheets, installation

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: F4330*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 238150

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 238150
Glass and glazing contractors

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 238150 Glass and glazing contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 238150
curtain wall, glass, installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as curtain wall, glass, installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238150 Glass and glazing contractors to a business file.

03 238150
glass cladding installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as glass cladding installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238150 Glass and glazing contractors to a business file.

04 238150
glass installation (except automotive), contractors

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as glass installation (except automotive), contractors. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238150 Glass and glazing contractors to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Civil worksBuilding tradesRenovation crewsSite preparation

In this section

  • 238150Glass and glazing contractors

Commonly confused with

238350 — Finish carpentry contractors

installing prefabricated window units (See 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)

811122 — Automotive glass replacement shops

replacement, repair, and/or tinting of automotive glass (See 811122 Automotive glass replacement sh...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4330*Building completion and finishing

Approximate correspondence

Glass and glazing contractors

US NAICS reference238150 - Glass and Glazing Contractors

Source row

238150Glass and glazing contractors

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 238150 cover?

Glass and glazing contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing glass panes in prepared openings (i.e., glazing work) and other glass work for buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Which level of the hierarchy is 238150?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 238150?

It rolls up to 23815 Glass and glazing contractors.

Should I stop at 238150 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 238150?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 238150?

Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 238150 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 19 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 238150?

Yes. The page shows F4330* Building completion and finishing.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Glass and Glazing Contractors.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.