Canadian industry

561621 Security systems services (except locksmiths)

Services de systèmes de sécurité (sauf les serruriers)

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems, such as burglar and fire alarms; and selling security systems, along with installation, maintenance or monitoring services.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleSecurity systems services (except locksmiths)
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code56162 - Security systems services
International correspondenceN8020*
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 authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Exclusions

  • locksmith services (See 561622 Locksmiths (US))
  • retailing motor vehicle security systems, with or without installation or repair services (See 441330 Automotive parts and accessories retailers (US))
  • retailing security systems for buildings, without installation, maintenance or monitoring services (See 459999 All other miscellaneous retailers (except beer and wine-making supplies retailers) (CAN))
  • wholesaling security systems for buildings, without installation, maintenance or monitoring services (See 416110 Electrical wiring and construction supplies merchant wholesalers (CAN))

Examples

  • alarm system (e.g., burglar, fire, security), sale combined with installation, maintenance or monitoring
  • alarm system monitoring
  • medical alarm, monitoring and service

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: N8020*
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 561621

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

01 561621
Security systems services (except locksmiths)

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561621 Security systems services (except locksmiths). It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 561621
alarm system monitoring

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as alarm system monitoring. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561621 Security systems services (except locksmiths) to a business file.

03 561621
medical alarm, monitoring and service

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as medical alarm, monitoring and service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561621 Security systems services (except locksmiths) 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.

Gas supplyLocksmithsWater systemsPower distributionUtility maintenanceWastewater networks

In this section

Commonly confused with

561622 — Locksmiths

locksmith services (See 561622 Locksmiths (US))

441330 — Automotive parts and accessories retailers

retailing motor vehicle security systems, with or without installation or repair services (See 4413...

459999 — All other miscellaneous retailers (except beer and wine-making supplies retailers)

retailing security systems for buildings, without installation, maintenance or monitoring services...

416110 — Electrical wiring and construction supplies merchant wholesalers

wholesaling security systems for buildings, without installation, maintenance or monitoring service...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

N8020*Security systems service activities

Approximate correspondence

Security systems services (except locksmiths)

US NAICS reference561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

Source row

561621Security systems services (except locksmiths)

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 561621 cover?

Security systems services (except locksmiths): This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems, such as burglar and fire alarms; and selling security systems, along with installation, maintenance or monitoring services.

Which level of the hierarchy is 561621?

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

What is the parent of 561621?

It rolls up to 56162 Security systems services.

Should I stop at 561621 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 561621?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 561621?

Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 561621 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 3 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Locksmiths, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance, Wastewater networks.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 561621?

Yes. The page shows N8020* Security systems service activities.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

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.