Industry group

2382 Building equipment contractors

Entrepreneurs en installation d'équipements techniques

Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing equipment that forms part of a building mechanical system (e.g., electricity, water, heating, and cooling). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. Contractors installing specialized building equipment, such as elevators, escalators, service station equipment, and central vacuum cleaning systems are also included.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleBuilding equipment contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry group
Parent code238 - Specialty trade contractors
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
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

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy3 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
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 2382

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 2382
General contractor

Use this page when the file covers multi-trade builds, bid packages, subcontract sequencing, and site delivery. It helps confirm whether 2382 Building equipment contractors is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 2382
Roofing project manager

Use this page when the file covers roofing crews, membrane installs, retrofit jobs, and envelope repairs. It helps confirm whether 2382 Building equipment contractors is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 2382
Concrete forming foreman

Use this page when the file covers foundations, formwork, pours, reinforcing schedules, and finishing crews. It helps confirm whether 2382 Building equipment contractors is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 2382
Electrical subcontractor

Use this page when the file covers electrical installs, panel work, commercial fit-outs, and service connections. It helps confirm whether 2382 Building equipment contractors is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

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 preparationRetrofit projectsSpecialty contracting

Source row

2382Building equipment 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 2382 cover?

Building equipment contractors: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing equipment that forms part of a building mechanical system (e.g., electricity, water, heating, and cooling). The work performed may include new work, additions, alteratio...

Which level of the hierarchy is 2382?

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

What is the parent of 2382?

It rolls up to 238 Specialty trade contractors.

Should I stop at 2382 or go lower?

3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors, Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors, Other building equipment contractors.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 2382?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 2382?

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

Does 2382 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation, Retrofit projects, Specialty contracting.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 2382?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

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.