NAICS 238150

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying U.S. business establishments so statistical agencies can collect, analyze, and publish economic data. It was established in 1997 under the Office of Management and Budget and is maintained collaboratively by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; the current vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 238150 covers establishments primarily engaged in installing glass (glazing) and/or tinting glass for architectural applications. The scope includes new construction, additions, alterations, and maintenance and repair of building glazing systems. Field work is typically performed by specialty trade contractors at job sites. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 238150 overview
• G2X — NAICS 811122
• G2X — NAICS 32721

What this NAICS covers

• Installation of architectural glass and glazing systems for buildings (glazing work). ²
• Glass tinting services for building applications. ²
• New construction glazing installations. ²
• Additions and alterations involving glazing. ²
• Maintenance, repair, and replacement of installed building glass. ²
• Field services performed by specialty glazing contractors at job sites. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	238140	Masonry Contractors. 3
NAICS	238160	Roofing Contractors. 3
NAICS	238170	Siding Contractors. 3
NAICS	238190	Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors. 3

Exclusions and cross-references (per NAICS)

• Automotive glass replacement/repair and vehicle glass tinting are classified under NAICS 811122, Automotive Glass Replacement Shops. ⁴
• Manufacturing of flat glass or other glass products is classified in NAICS 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing. ⁵

Frequently asked questions

• What activities are included in NAICS 238150?
  NAICS 238150 includes building glazing work such as installing and tinting glass for architectural applications. Work may be new construction, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repair performed by specialty trade contractors at job sites. ²

• Does NAICS 238150 cover automotive glass work?
  No. Automotive glass replacement, repair, and tinting are classified in NAICS 811122 (Automotive Glass Replacement Shops), not in 238150. ⁴

• Is glass manufacturing part of NAICS 238150?
  No. Manufacturing of glass and glass products falls under NAICS 32721. NAICS 238150 covers specialty trade contracting related to installation and tinting, not production of glass. ⁵

• What NAICS vintage is current for coding glazing contractors?
  NAICS 2022 is the current vintage supported by the Census NAICS site, which provides the official structure and search for 2022 codes, including 238150. ¹

• How does NAICS 238150 relate to other building exterior trades?
  It sits alongside other exterior specialty trades in the 2381 industry group, including 238160 (Roofing), 238170 (Siding), and 238190 (Other Exterior). These are peers, not substitutes, and are classified separately based on the primary activity performed. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 238150 overview
• Census NAICS — 2022 NAICS Code 238150 details. ²
• Census NAICS — 2022 NAICS Search home. ¹
• Census NAICS — 2381 industry group table (sector 23 subset). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) — 2022 Search. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS Code 238150 — Glass and Glazing Contractors (details). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=238150&year=2022&details=238150
3. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS — Search results for 2381 (table view). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=2381&year=2022&table=TRUE
4. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS Code 811122 — Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (details). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=811122&year=2022&details=811122
5. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 NAICS Code 32721 — Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (details). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=32721&year=2022&details=32721