Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, and/or transportation equipment (aircraft, ships, rail cars) interiors.
Canadian industry
561722 Janitorial services (except window cleaning)
Services de conciergerie, nettoyage (sauf les vitres)
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Janitorial services (except window cleaning) |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 56172 - Janitorial services |
| International correspondence | N8129* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business 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 requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- cleaning chimneys (See 561791 Duct and chimney cleaning services (CAN))
- cleaning freight rail cars (See 488210 Support activities for rail transportation)
- cleaning windows (See 561721 Window cleaning services (CAN))
- handyman (repair and maintenance to buildings and dwellings) (See 561799 All other services to buildings and dwellings (CAN))
Examples
- abattoir (slaughterhouse) cleaning
- aircraft janitorial services
- building cleaning, janitorial services
- cleaning shopping centres
- office cleaning service
- rail cars (passengers) interior cleaning service
- restaurant kitchen cleaning services
- service station cleaning and degreasing service
- washroom sanitation service
- abattoir (slaughterhouse) cleaning
- aircraft janitorial services
- building cleaning, janitorial services
- building maintenance (except repairs)
- caretaker service
- char service
- cleaning lighting and acoustic tiles
- cleaning of homes
- cleaning offices
- cleaning shopping centres
- custodial services
- deodorant servicing of rest rooms
- floor cleaning and maintenance
- floor waxing service
- housekeeping (i.e., cleaning service)
- janitorial services
- janitorial services (except window cleaning)
- janitorial work
- maid cleaning services
- maintenance and cleaning of shopping malls
- office cleaning service
- rail cars (passengers) interior cleaning service
- residential cleaning services
- rest room cleaning services
- restaurant kitchen cleaning services
- service station cleaning and degreasing service
- telephone booths, cleaning and maintenance of
- venetian blinds cleaning
- washroom sanitation service
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
abattoir (slaughterhouse) cleaningaircraft janitorial servicesbuilding cleaning, janitorial servicescleaning shopping centresoffice cleaning service
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: N8129*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 561722
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
561722
Janitorial services (except window cleaning)
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561722 Janitorial services (except window cleaning). It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
561722
abattoir (slaughterhouse) cleaning
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as abattoir (slaughterhouse) cleaning. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561722 Janitorial services (except window cleaning) to a business file.
03
561722
aircraft janitorial services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as aircraft janitorial services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561722 Janitorial services (except window cleaning) to a business file.
04
561722
building cleaning, janitorial services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as building cleaning, janitorial services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561722 Janitorial services (except window cleaning) to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 561721Window cleaning services
- 561722Janitorial services (except window cleaning)
Commonly confused with
561791 — Duct and chimney cleaning services
cleaning chimneys (See 561791 Duct and chimney cleaning services (CAN))
488210 — Support activities for rail transportation
cleaning freight rail cars (See 488210 Support activities for rail transportation)
561721 — Window cleaning services
cleaning windows (See 561721 Window cleaning services (CAN))
561799 — All other services to buildings and dwellings
handyman (repair and maintenance to buildings and dwellings) (See 561799 All other services to buil...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
N8129*Other building and industrial cleaning activities
Approximate correspondence
Cleaning of transport equipment such as railway cars on contract (interior)
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
561722Janitorial services (except window cleaning)
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 561722 cover?
Janitorial services (except window cleaning): This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, and/or transportation equipment (aircraft, ships, rail cars) interiors.
Which level of the hierarchy is 561722?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 561722?
It rolls up to 56172 Janitorial services.
Should I stop at 561722 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 561722?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 561722?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 561722 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 38 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 561722?
Yes. The page shows N8129* Other building and industrial cleaning activities.
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.