Canadian industry

238291 Elevator and escalator installation contractors

Entrepreneurs en installation d'ascenseurs et d'escaliers roulants

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing elevators and escalators, moving sidewalks and similar conveying equipment in 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 titleElevator and escalator installation contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23829 - Other building equipment contractors
International correspondenceF4329*
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

Examples

  • elevator, escalator and moving sidewalk installation and repair, contractors
  • elevator, escalator and moving sidewalk installation and repair, contractors

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: F4329*
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 238291

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

01 238291
Elevator and escalator installation contractors

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 238291 Elevator and escalator installation contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 238291
elevator, escalator and moving sidewalk installation and repair, contractors

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as elevator, escalator and moving sidewalk installation and repair, contractors. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238291 Elevator and escalator installation 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

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4329*Other construction installation

Approximate correspondence

Elevator and escalator installation contractors

US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.

Source row

238291Elevator and escalator installation 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 238291 cover?

Elevator and escalator installation contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing elevators and escalators, moving sidewalks and similar conveying equipment in buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance,...

Which level of the hierarchy is 238291?

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

What is the parent of 238291?

It rolls up to 23829 Other building equipment contractors.

Should I stop at 238291 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 238291?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 238291?

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

Does 238291 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 2 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 238291?

Yes. The page shows F4329* Other construction installation.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

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.