2022 NAICS national industry in sector 23 Construction
238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
NAICS 238150 is the US industry code for glass and glazing contractors. It covers establishments primarily engaged in installing glass panes in prepared openings (i.e., glazing work) and other glass work for buildings.
- Code
- 238150 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Glass and Glazing Contractors
- Part of
- Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
- SBA small business limit
- Average annual receipts up to $19 million
- Closest UK SIC
- 43310, 43320, 43330, 43341 and 2 more (details)
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing glass panes in prepared openings (i.e., glazing work) and other glass work for buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples Census gives
- Decorative glass and mirror installation
- Glazing contractors
- Glass cladding installation
- Stained glass installation
- Window pane or sheet installation
- Glass coating and tinting (except automotive) contractors
- Glass installation (except automotive) contractors
When to use a different code
Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:
Businesses that use this code
Activities listed under 238150
The Census index assigns these 11 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Curtain wall, glass, installation
- Decorative glass and mirror installation
- Glass cladding (i.e., curtain wall), installation
- Glass coating and tinting (except automotive) contractors
- Glass installation (except automotive) contractors
- Glass partitions, installation
- Glazing contractors
- Hermetically sealed window unit, commercial-type, installation
- Mirror installation
- Stained glass installation
- Window pane or sheet installation
SBA size standard for 238150
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 238150, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
Closest UK SIC 2007 codes
There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 4330), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.
- 43310PlasteringUK SIC
- 43320Joinery installationUK SIC
- 43330Floor and wall coveringUK SIC
- 43341PaintingUK SIC
- 43342GlazingUK SIC
- 43390Other building completion and finishingUK SIC
Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.