1992 Census of Service Industries, Definitions of Industries
See also our national statistics from the
1992 Census of Service Industries.
TAXABLE SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Total taxable service industries receipts.
HOTELS, ROOMING HOUSES, CAMPS, AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, EXCEPT
MEMBERSHIP LODGING (SIC MAJOR GROUP 70, EXCEPT 704)
This group includes establishments engaged in providing lodging,
or lodging and meals, and camping facilities. Hotels which
provide accommodations for permanent residents (e.g., apartment
hotels) and residential mobile home parks are classified in Real
Estate, Major Group 65.
HOTELS AND MOTELS (SIC 7011)
Commercial establishments, known to the public as hotels, motor
hotels, motels, or tourist courts, primarily engaged in providing
lodging, or lodging and meals. The classification of individual
establishments into hotels, motor hotels, and motels and tourist
courts was based primarily on the respondents' self-designation.
HOTELS (SIC 7011 PT.)
Hotels with a total of 25 or more available guestrooms with room
receipts primarily from transient guests. Hotels with 25
guestrooms or more are classified here even though the principal
source of receipts may be from sales of meals or alcoholic
beverages, gambling, or other sources. Except for room size of
hotel, there are no positive rules for the classification of
hotels within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation
is normally accepted. Establishments primarily providing both
management and operating staff to a hotel are classified within
Industry 7011.
Hotels with a total of less than 25 available guestrooms with
room receipts primarily from transient guests. Hotels with less
than 25 guestrooms and whose principal source of receipts is from
the sales of meals, alcoholic beverages, other merchandise or
from other sources are classified in the industry representing
the primary source of receipts. Except for room size of hotel,
there are no positive rules for the classification of hotels
within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation is
normally accepted. Establishments primarily providing the
management and management and operating staff to a hotel are
classified within Industry 7011.
HOTELS WITH 25 GUESTROOMS OR MORE (SIC 7011 PT.)
Hotels with a total of 25 or more available guestrooms with room
receipts primarily from transient guests. Hotels with 25
guestrooms or more are classified here even though the principal
source of receipts may be from sales of meals or alcoholic
beverages, gambling, or other sources. Except for room size of
hotel, there are no positive rules for the classification of
hotels within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation
is normally accepted. Establishments primarily providing both
management and operating staff to a hotel are classified within
Industry 7011.
HOTELS WITH LESS THAN 25 GUESTROOMS (SIC 7011 PT.)
Hotels with a total of less than 25 available guestrooms with
room receipts primarily from transient guests. Hotels with less
than 25 guestrooms and whose principal source of receipts is from
the sales of meals, alcoholic beverages, other merchandise or
from other sources are classified in the industry representing
the primary source of receipts. Except for room size of hotel,
there are no positive rules for the classification of hotels
within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation is
normally accepted. Establishments primarily providing the
management and management and operating staff to a hotel are
classified within Industry 7011.
MOTELS, MOTOR HOTELS, AND TOURIST COURTS (SIC 7011 PT.)
Establishments known as motels, tourist courts, tourist cabins,
or motor courts, primarily engaged in providing lodging
accommodations to transients in furnished rooms, cabins or
similar structures. These establishments generally have less
than four renting floors, provide free off-street parking
facilities for each rental unit, and usually have direct access
from the parking facilities to each rental unit without passing
through a central lobby. If the establishment has 25 or more
rental units, it is to be classified here even though the
principal source of receipts may be from the sales of meals,
alcoholic beverages, gasoline or other merchandise. If it has
less than 25 rental units, it is to be classified in the industry
representing the primary source of receipts. There are no
positive rules for the classification of motels and tourist
courts within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation
is normally accepted.
Establishments known as motor hotels, motor lodges, or motor inns
primarily engaged in providing lodging accommodations to
transients. These establishments usually have four or more
renting floors and provide free off-street parking facilities.
If the establishment has 25 or more rental units, it is to be
classified here even though the principal source of receipts may
be from the sales of meals, alcoholic beverages, gasoline, or
other merchandise. If it has less than 25 rental units, it is to
be classified in the industry representing the primary source of
receipts. There are no positive rules for the classification of
motor hotels within Industry 7011. The respondent's
self-designation is normally accepted.
MOTELS AND TOURIST COURTS (SIC 7011 PT.)
Establishments known as motels, tourist courts, tourist cabins,
or motor courts, primarily engaged in providing lodging
accommodations to transients in furnished rooms, cabins or
similar structures. These establishments generally have less
than four renting floors, provide free off-street parking
facilities for each rental unit, and usually have direct access
from the parking facilities to each rental unit without passing
through a central lobby. If the establishment has 25 or more
rental units, it is to be classified here even though the
principal source of receipts may be from the sales of meals,
alcoholic beverages, gasoline or other merchandise. If it has
less than 25 rental units, it is to be classified in the industry
representing the primary source of receipts. There are no
positive rules for the classification of motels and tourist
courts within Industry 7011. The respondent's self-designation
is normally accepted.
MOTOR HOTELS (SIC 7011 PT.)
Establishments known as motor hotels, motor lodges, or motor inns
primarily engaged in providing lodging accommodations to
transients. These establishments usually have four or more
renting floors and provide free off-street parking facilities.
If the establishment has 25 or more rental units, it is to be
classified here even though the principal source of receipts may
be from the sales of meals, alcoholic beverages, gasoline, or
other merchandise. If it has less than 25 rental units, it is to
be classified in the industry representing the primary source of
receipts. There are no positive rules for the classification of
motor hotels within Industry 7011. The respondent's
self-designation is normally accepted.
OTHER LODGING PLACES (SIC 702 AND 703)
Establishments renting rooms, with or without board, on a fee
basis. Homes for the elderly, for children, and for the
handicapped that provide additional services, other than nursing
care, are classified in Industry 8361, and homes that provide
nursing and/or health-related care are classified in Industry
Group 805. Rooming and boarding houses operated by membership
organizations for their members only are classified in Industry
7041.
Sporting and recreational camps providing lodging and meals, or
lodging only. Included are children's camps, fishing camps,
hunting camps, and dude ranches. Day camps and sports
instructional camps, such as baseball, basketball, or football
camps, are classified in Industry 7999. Establishments providing
overnight or short-term sites for recreational vehicles,
trailers, campers, or tents. Residential trailer and mobile home
parks are classified in Real Estate, Major Group 65.
ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES (SIC 702)
Establishments renting rooms, with or without board, on a fee
basis. Homes for the elderly, for children, and for the
handicapped that provide additional services, other than nursing
care, are classified in Industry 8361, and homes that provide
nursing and/or health-related care are classified in Industry
Group 805. Rooming and boarding houses operated by membership
organizations for their members only are classified in Industry
7041.
CAMPS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS (SIC 703)
Sporting and recreational camps providing lodging and meals, or
lodging only. Included are children's camps, fishing camps,
hunting camps, and dude ranches. Day camps and sports
instructional camps, such as baseball, basketball, or football
camps, are classified in Industry 7999. Establishments providing
overnight or short-term sites for recreational vehicles,
trailers, campers, or tents. Residential trailer and mobile home
parks are classified in Real Estate, Major Group 65.
SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS (SIC 7032)
Sporting and recreational camps providing lodging and meals, or
lodging only. Included are children's camps, fishing camps,
hunting camps, and dude ranches. Day camps and sports
instructional camps, such as baseball, basketball, or football
camps, are classified in Industry 7999.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND CAMPSITES (SIC 7033)
Establishments providing overnight or short-term sites for
recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, or tents. Residential
trailer and mobile home parks are classified in Real Estate,
Major Group 65.
PERSONAL SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 72)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing
services generally to individuals, such as barber and beauty
shops, drycleaning plants, laundries, and photographic studios.
For establishments classified in Industry Group 721, collecting
and distributing units (branch outlets, pickup stations,
terminals, or depots) owned and operated by a firm which does its
own laundry work are not classified as separate establishments.
Data for these units are merged with data for the plant where the
work is done.
LAUNDRY, CLEANING, AND GARMENT SERVICES (SIC 721)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating mechanical
laundries with steam or other power. Excluded are establishments
which have power laundry equipment but which are primarily
engaged in a specialty, such as industrial laundering, linen
rental, or diaper service. These establishments are classified
in other categories within Industry Group 721. Independently
owned agencies for laundry plants are classified in Industry
7212. Laundries using small power equipment of household type
are classified in Industry 7219.
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental basis,
such laundered items as uniforms, aprons, table covers, bed
linens, and towels. Establishments included in this
classification may or may not operate their own laundry
facilities.
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of coin-
operated or similar self-service laundry and/or drycleaning
equipment. Included are establishments known as laundromats,
launderettes, self-service drycleaners, etc. Establishments
which operate such machinery in apartment houses, dormitories,
and similar locations are included. Establishments which rent
such machinery (e.g., to apartment houses) are classified in
Industry 7359.
Establishments primarily engaged in drycleaning or dyeing apparel
and household fabrics other than rugs. Establishments primarily
engaged in cleaning rugs are classified in Industry 7217.
Independently owned agencies for cleaning plants are classified
in Industry 7212. Establishments known as "tailor shops" or
"cleaners" are included in this classification only if they do
their own cleaning. Establishments primarily engaged in dyeing
fabrics for the trade are classified in Manufacturing, Major
Group 22.
Establishments primarily engaged in cleaning carpets and
upholstered furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in rug
repair are classified in Industry 7699, those primarily engaged
in reupholstering and repairing furniture are classified in
Industry 7641, and those primarily engaged in building cleaning
are classified in Industry 7349.
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying laundered or
drycleaned work uniforms, wiping towels, protective apparel
(gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.), dust control items
(treated mats or rugs, mops, cloths, etc.), and similar items to
industrial, commercial, and government users. These items may
belong to the industrial launderers and be supplied to users on a
rental basis, or they may belong to the customers.
Establishments included in this industry may or may not operate
their own laundry or drycleaning facilities.
POWER LAUNDRIES, FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (SIC 7211)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating mechanical
laundries with steam or other power. Excluded are establishments
which have power laundry equipment but which are primarily
engaged in a specialty, such as industrial laundering, linen
rental, or diaper service. These establishments are classified
in other categories within Industry Group 721. Independently
owned agencies for laundry plants are classified in Industry
7212. Laundries using small power equipment of household type
are classified in Industry 7219.
LINEN SUPPLY (SIC 7213)
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental basis,
such laundered items as uniforms, aprons, table covers, bed
linens, and towels. Establishments included in this
classification may or may not operate their own laundry
facilities.
COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANING (SIC 7215)
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of coin-
operated or similar self-service laundry and/or drycleaning
equipment. Included are establishments known as laundromats,
launderettes, self-service drycleaners, etc. Establishments
which operate such machinery in apartment houses, dormitories,
and similar locations are included. Establishments which rent
such machinery (e.g., to apartment houses) are classified in
Industry 7359.
COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANING STORES (SIC 7215 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of
coin-operated or similar self-service laundry and/or drycleaning
equipment on their own premises. Such laundries may not be
literally coin-operated. This is especially true of
coin-operated drycleaning where work is often done by an
attendant. Laundry in these establishments is always done in
individual machines, usually by the customer.
COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY ROUTES (SIC 7215 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in installing and operating
coin-operated laundry equipment in apartments, dormitories, and
similar locations.
DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING (SIC 7216)
Establishments primarily engaged in drycleaning or dyeing apparel
and household fabrics other than rugs. Establishments primarily
engaged in cleaning rugs are classified in Industry 7217.
Independently owned agencies for cleaning plants are classified
in Industry 7212. Establishments known as "tailor shops" or
"cleaners" are included in this classification only if they do
their own cleaning. Establishments primarily engaged in dyeing
fabrics for the trade are classified in Manufacturing, Major
Group 22.
CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING (SIC 7217)
Establishments primarily engaged in cleaning carpets and
upholstered furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in rug
repair are classified in Industry 7699, those primarily engaged
in reupholstering and repairing furniture are classified in
Industry 7641, and those primarily engaged in building cleaning
are classified in Industry 7349.
INDUSTRIAL LAUNDERERS (SIC 7218)
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying laundered or
drycleaned work uniforms, wiping towels, protective apparel
(gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.), dust control items
(treated mats or rugs, mops, cloths, etc.), and similar items to
industrial, commercial, and government users. These items may
belong to the industrial launderers and be supplied to users on a
rental basis, or they may belong to the customers.
Establishments included in this industry may or may not operate
their own laundry or drycleaning facilities.
OTHER LAUNDRY, CLEANING, AND GARMENT SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7212 AND
7219)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing laundry and
drycleaning services but which have the laundry and/or
drycleaning work done by others. Establishments in this industry
may do their own pressing or finishing work. Independently owned
collecting and distributing agencies serving drycleaning plants
or power laundries are included in this classification.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing other laundry
services, including repair, alteration, and storage of clothes
for individuals; diaper service; and hand laundries. Custom
tailors, dressmakers, and fur shops making fur apparel to custom
order are classified in Retail Trade.
GARMENT PRESSING, AND AGENTS FOR LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS (SIC
7212)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing laundry and
drycleaning services but which have the laundry and/or
drycleaning work done by others. Establishments in this industry
may do their own pressing or finishing work. Independently owned
collecting and distributing agencies serving drycleaning plants
or power laundries are included in this classification.
LAUNDRY AND GARMENT SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7219)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing other laundry
services, including repair, alteration, and storage of clothes
for individuals; diaper service; and hand laundries. Custom
tailors, dressmakers, and fur shops making fur apparel to custom
order are classified in Retail Trade.
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES, PORTRAIT (SIC 722)
Establishments primarily engaged in still or video portrait
photography for the general public. Included in this
classification are school, home, and transient portrait
photographers. Establishments primarily engaged in commercial
photography are classified in Industry 7335; those primarily
engaged in video tape production other than portrait are
classified in Industry 7812; and those primarily engaged in film
developing and/or print processing for the trade or for the
general public are classified in Industry 7384.
BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOPS (SIC 723 AND 724)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing beauty services or
both beauty and barber services. Beauty and cosmetology schools
are also included. Beauty shop concessions (owned and operated
by concessionaires) in hotels, department stores, etc., are
classified in this industry and treated as separate
establishments. However, beauty shops owned by and operated as
part of other businesses (e.g., hotels, department stores) are
considered part of the main establishment.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing barber and men's
hair styling services. Barber colleges are also included.
Barber shop concessions (owned and operated by concessionaires)
in hotels, department stores, etc. are classified in this
industry and treated as separate establishments. However, barber
shops owned by and operated as part of other businesses (e.g.,
hotels, department stores) are considered part of the main
establishment.
BEAUTY SHOPS (SIC 723)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing beauty services or
both beauty and barber services. Beauty and cosmetology schools
are also included. Beauty shop concessions (owned and operated
by concessionaires) in hotels, department stores, etc., are
classified in this industry and treated as separate
establishments. However, beauty shops owned by and operated as
part of other businesses (e.g., hotels, department stores) are
considered part of the main establishment.
BARBER SHOPS (SIC 724)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing barber and men's
hair styling services. Barber colleges are also included.
Barber shop concessions (owned and operated by concessionaires)
in hotels, department stores, etc. are classified in this
industry and treated as separate establishments. However, barber
shops owned by and operated as part of other businesses (e.g.,
hotels, department stores) are considered part of the main
establishment.
SHOE REPAIR SHOPS AND SHOESHINE PARLORS (SIC 725)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing footwear or shining
shoes. Also included are establishments engaged in cleaning and
blocking hats. Shoe repair and shoeshine departments (owned and
operated by concessionaires) in hotels, department stores, etc.
are classified in this industry and treated as separate
establishments. However, shoe repair shops and shoeshine parlors
owned and operated as part of other businesses (e.g., hotels,
department stores) are considered part of the main establishment.
FUNERAL SERVICE AND CREMATORIES (SIC 726)
Establishments primarily engaged in preparing the dead for
burial, conducting funerals, and cremating the dead. Receipts
include sales of funeral merchandise, such as caskets and burial
clothing, and other services provided directly by the
establishments. Also included in the receipts are reimbursements
for cash advances made to other establishments for funeral-
related merchandise sales and services, such as flowers.
Cemeteries, and crematories operated in conjunction with
cemeteries, are classified in Real Estate, Industry 6553;
crematories and burial services for pets are classified in
Agriculture, Industry 0752.
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL SERVICES (SIC 729)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing tax return
preparation services without also providing accounting, auditing,
or bookkeeping services. Establishments providing tax return
preparation services which also provide accounting, auditing, or
bookkeeping services are classified in Industry 8721. Tax return
preparation services (owned and operated by concessionaires) in
department stores, etc. are classified in this industry and
treated as separate establishments. However, tax return
preparation services owned and operated as part of other
businesses are considered part of the main establishment.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services,
not elsewhere classified, such as saunas; steam and Turkish
baths; costume and formal wear rental; operation of coin-operated
personal service machines, such as weighing machines, public
lockers (except cold storage), pay toilets, etc.; checkroom
concessions; dating service; diet or weight reducing workshops;
and tanning salons. Establishments operating coin-operated
amusement machines, such as pinball machines and juke boxes, are
classified in Industry 7993. The operation of physical fitness
facilities, including health fitness spas and reducing salons, is
classified in Major Group 70 if lodging is also provided and in
Industry 7991 if lodging is not provided.
TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICES (SIC 7291)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing tax return
preparation services without also providing accounting, auditing,
or bookkeeping services. Establishments providing tax return
preparation services which also provide accounting, auditing, or
bookkeeping services are classified in Industry 8721. Tax return
preparation services (owned and operated by concessionaires) in
department stores, etc. are classified in this industry and
treated as separate establishments. However, tax return
preparation services owned and operated as part of other
businesses are considered part of the main establishment.
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7299)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services,
not elsewhere classified, such as saunas; steam and Turkish
baths; costume and formal wear rental; operation of coin-operated
personal service machines, such as weighing machines, public
lockers (except cold storage), pay toilets, etc.; checkroom
concessions; dating service; diet or weight reducing workshops;
and tanning salons. Establishments operating coin-operated
amusement machines, such as pinball machines and juke boxes, are
classified in Industry 7993. The operation of physical fitness
facilities, including health fitness spas and reducing salons, is
classified in Major Group 70 if lodging is also provided and in
Industry 7991 if lodging is not provided.
MASSAGE PARLORS, TANNING SALONS, AND SAUNAS (SIC 7299 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing health-related
personal services such as massage parlors, tanning salons,
saunas, and Turkish baths.
OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (SIC 7299 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diet and weight
reducing services, without physical fitness facilities. Included
here are weight loss programs that sell prepackaged food in
addition to providing other diet and weight reducing services.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting formal wear and
nontheatrical costumes to the general public.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services,
not elsewhere classified, such as social escort service;
operation of coin-operated personal service machines, such as
weighing machines, public lockers (except cold storage), pay
toilets, etc.; and check room concessions.
DIET AND WEIGHT REDUCING SERVICES (SIC 7299 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diet and weight
reducing services, without physical fitness facilities. Included
here are weight loss programs that sell prepackaged food in
addition to providing other diet and weight reducing services.
FORMAL WEAR RENTAL (SIC 7299 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting formal wear and
nontheatrical costumes to the general public.
OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7299 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services,
not elsewhere classified, such as social escort service;
operation of coin-operated personal service machines, such as
weighing machines, public lockers (except cold storage), pay
toilets, etc.; and check room concessions.
BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 73)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing
services, not elsewhere classified, to business establishments on
a contract or fee basis.
ADVERTISING (SIC 731)
Establishments primarily engaged in preparing advertising
(writing copy, art work, graphics, and other creative work) and
placing such advertising in periodicals, newspapers, radio,
television, or other advertising media for clients on a contract
or fee basis. Establishments which place advertising with media,
but perform no creative services (media buying services), are
classified in Industry 7319. Establishments which write
advertising copy but do not place the advertising with media are
classified in Industry 8999. Establishments which provide
commercial art, graphics, or other creative advertising services
but do not place the advertising with media are classified in
Industry Group 733. Establishments which solicit advertising for
nonaffiliated radio, television, newspapers, or magazines are
classified in Industry 7313.
Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of poster
displays and painted and electric displays on billboards, panels,
bulletins, and frames, principally outdoors. Such establishments
may (as incidental services) construct, repair, and maintain
display boards and may post advertisements. Sign painting shops
are classified in Industry 7389. Shops which make neon signs to
order are classified in Manufacturing. Establishments primarily
engaged in erecting signs are classified in Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in soliciting advertising on a
contract or fee basis for (nonaffiliated) newspapers, magazines,
and other publications, or for radio and television stations.
Advertising sales offices operated by the media are classified as
auxiliaries.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing advertising
services, not elsewhere classified, such as handbill
distribution, distribution of samples, and transit advertising.
Establishments which provide commercial art, graphics, or other
creative advertising services, but do not place the advertising
with the media, are classified in Industry Group 733.
Establishments primarily engaged in direct mail advertising,
compiling and selling mailing lists, and related services are
classified in Industry 7331.
ADVERTISING AGENCIES (SIC 7311)
Establishments primarily engaged in preparing advertising
(writing copy, art work, graphics, and other creative work) and
placing such advertising in periodicals, newspapers, radio,
television, or other advertising media for clients on a contract
or fee basis. Establishments which place advertising with media,
but perform no creative services (media buying services), are
classified in Industry 7319. Establishments which write
advertising copy but do not place the advertising with media are
classified in Industry 8999. Establishments which provide
commercial art, graphics, or other creative advertising services
but do not place the advertising with media are classified in
Industry Group 733. Establishments which solicit advertising for
nonaffiliated radio, television, newspapers, or magazines are
classified in Industry 7313.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SERVICES (SIC 7312)
Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of poster
displays and painted and electric displays on billboards, panels,
bulletins, and frames, principally outdoors. Such establishments
may (as incidental services) construct, repair, and maintain
display boards and may post advertisements. Sign painting shops
are classified in Industry 7389. Shops which make neon signs to
order are classified in Manufacturing. Establishments primarily
engaged in erecting signs are classified in Construction.
RADIO, TELEVISION, AND PUBLISHERS' ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES SIC
7313)
Establishments primarily engaged in soliciting advertising on a
contract or fee basis for (nonaffiliated) newspapers, magazines,
and other publications, or for radio and television stations.
Advertising sales offices operated by the media are classified as
auxiliaries.
RADIO AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES (SIC 7313 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in soliciting advertising for
nonaffiliated radio and television stations. Radio time sales
advertising representatives Television and radio time, sale of:
not auxiliary to broadcasters.
PUBLISHERS' ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES (SIC 7313 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in soliciting advertising for
nonaffiliated newspapers and other publications.
ADVERTISING, N.E.C. (SIC 7319)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing advertising
services, not elsewhere classified, such as handbill
distribution, distribution of samples, and transit advertising.
Establishments which provide commercial art, graphics, or other
creative advertising services, but do not place the advertising
with the media, are classified in Industry Group 733.
Establishments primarily engaged in direct mail advertising,
compiling and selling mailing lists, and related services are
classified in Industry 7331.
CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES, MERCANTILE REPORTING AGENCIES,
AND ADJUSTMENT
AND COLLECTION AGENCIES (SIC 732)
Establishments primarily engaged in the collection or adjustment
of claims other than insurance. Establishments providing
insurance adjustment services are classified in Insurance, Major
Group 64. Establishments providing debt counseling or adjustment
services for individuals are classified in Industry 7299.
Centralized charge services are classified in Finance, Major
Group 61.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing mercantile and
consumer credit reporting services. Establishments primarily
engaged in conducting personal investigations (background) and
preparing reports for insurance companies and other business
firms are classified in Industry 7389.
ADJUSTMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES (SIC 7322)
Establishments primarily engaged in the collection or adjustment
of claims other than insurance. Establishments providing
insurance adjustment services are classified in Insurance, Major
Group 64. Establishments providing debt counseling or adjustment
services for individuals are classified in Industry 7299.
Centralized charge services are classified in Finance, Major
Group 61.
CREDIT REPORTING SERVICES (SIC 7323)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing mercantile and
consumer credit reporting services. Establishments primarily
engaged in conducting personal investigations (background) and
preparing reports for insurance companies and other business
firms are classified in Industry 7389.
MAILING, REPRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY, AND
STENOGRAPHIC SERVICES
(SIC 733)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing direct mail
advertising services, such as creating, producing, and mailing
direct mail advertising. This industry also includes
establishments primarily engaged in compiling and selling mailing
lists. Establishments primarily engaged in reproducing direct
mail copy to order but also providing other direct mail
advertising services are classified in Manufacturing if they
print the copy, and in Industry 7334 if they duplicate the copy
by photocopying or similar reproduction methods.
Establishments primarily engaged in reproducing text, drawings,
plans, maps, or other copy by blueprinting, photocopying,
mimeographing, or other methods of duplication other than
printing or microfilming. Printing, including "quick printing,"
is classified in Manufacturing, and microfilming is classified in
Industry 7389.
Establishments engaged in providing commercial photography
services for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business
and industrial users. Establishments engaged in still and video
portrait photography are classified in Industry 7221, and those
primarily engaged in mapmaking are classified in Industry 7389.
Establishments primarily engaged in medical photography are
classified in Industry 8099. Establishments primarily engaged in
producing commercial video tape or films are classified in
Industry 7812.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial art or
graphic design services for advertising agencies, publishers, and
other business and industrial users. Producers of still and
slide films are classified here. Establishments primarily
engaged in art, except commercial and medical art, are classified
in Industry 8999; those engaged in medical art are classified in
Industry 8099; and those providing drafting services are
classified in Industry 7389.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing secretarial,
typing, word processing, resume writing, and court reporting
services.
DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING SERVICES (SIC 7331)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing direct mail
advertising services, such as creating, producing, and mailing
direct mail advertising. This industry also includes
establishments primarily engaged in compiling and selling mailing
lists. Establishments primarily engaged in reproducing direct
mail copy to order but also providing other direct mail
advertising services are classified in Manufacturing if they
print the copy, and in Industry 7334 if they duplicate the copy
by photocopying or similar reproduction methods.
MAILING LIST COMPILERS, BROKERS, OR MANAGERS (SIC 7331 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the compiling and selling of
mailing lists.
DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING SERVICES, EXCEPT MAILING LIST SERVICES (SIC
7331 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing services for
direct mail advertising, such as creating, producing, and mailing
of direct mail advertising. Individual establishments may
perform some or all (except creating only) of these functions.
PHOTOCOPYING AND DUPLICATING SERVICES (SIC 7334)
Establishments primarily engaged in reproducing text, drawings,
plans, maps, or other copy by blueprinting, photocopying,
mimeographing, or other methods of duplication other than
printing or microfilming. Printing, including "quick printing,"
is classified in Manufacturing, and microfilming is classified in
Industry 7389.
BLUEPRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES (SIC 7334 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in reproducing drawings, plans,
maps, or other copy, by blueprinting or photocopying.
Establishments calling themselves blueprinters or photocopiers
are to be classified in Services regardless of the proportion of
receipts derived from retail sales, unless there is an indication
on the report form that more than half of the receipts from
merchandise sales represents commodities other than blueprints
and photocopies.
DUPLICATING SERVICES (OTHER THAN PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING) (SIC
7334 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing duplicating
services other than printing, blueprinting, or photocopying.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, ART, AND GRAPHICS (SIC 7335 AND 7336)
Establishments engaged in providing commercial photography
services for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business
and industrial users. Establishments engaged in still and video
portrait photography are classified in Industry 7221, and those
primarily engaged in mapmaking are classified in Industry 7389.
Establishments primarily engaged in medical photography are
classified in Industry 8099. Establishments primarily engaged in
producing commercial video tape or films are classified in
Industry 7812.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial art or
graphic design services for advertising agencies, publishers, and
other business and industrial users. Producers of still and
slide films are classified here. Establishments primarily
engaged in art, except commercial and medical art, are classified
in Industry 8999; those engaged in medical art are classified in
Industry 8099; and those providing drafting services are
classified in Industry 7389.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (SIC 7335)
Establishments engaged in providing commercial photography
services for advertising agencies, publishers, and other business
and industrial users. Establishments engaged in still and video
portrait photography are classified in Industry 7221, and those
primarily engaged in mapmaking are classified in Industry 7389.
Establishments primarily engaged in medical photography are
classified in Industry 8099. Establishments primarily engaged in
producing commercial video tape or films are classified in
Industry 7812.
COMMERCIAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN (SIC 7336)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial art or
graphic design services for advertising agencies, publishers, and
other business and industrial users. Producers of still and
slide films are classified here. Establishments primarily
engaged in art, except commercial and medical art, are classified
in Industry 8999; those engaged in medical art are classified in
Industry 8099; and those providing drafting services are
classified in Industry 7389.
COMMERCIAL ART (SIC 7336 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing commercial art and
illustration services for advertising agencies, publishers, and
other commercial users.
GRAPHIC ARTS AND RELATED DESIGN (SIC 7336 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing a wide variety of
services in the field of graphic arts, charts, lettering, and
related design for commercial and industrial users, publishers,
and others. Included in this classification are silk screen
process designing and producers of still and slide films.
SECRETARIAL AND COURT REPORTING SERVICES (SIC 7338)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing secretarial,
typing, word processing, resume writing, and court reporting
services.
SERVICES TO DWELLINGS AND OTHER BUILDINGS (SIC 734)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing disinfection and
termite, insect, rodent, and other pest control generally in
dwellings or other buildings. Establishments primarily engaged
in pest control for lawns or agricultural production are
classified in Agriculture.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing building cleaning
and maintenance services, not elsewhere classified, such as
window cleaning, janitorial services, floor waxing, and office
cleaning. General contractors and special trade contractors
primarily engaged in building repair work, cleaning building
exteriors by sand or steam blasting, or cleaning up after
construction are classified in Construction.
DISINFECTING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES (SIC 7342)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing disinfection and
termite, insect, rodent, and other pest control generally in
dwellings or other buildings. Establishments primarily engaged
in pest control for lawns or agricultural production are
classified in Agriculture.
BUILDING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7349)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing building cleaning
and maintenance services, not elsewhere classified, such as
window cleaning, janitorial services, floor waxing, and office
cleaning. General contractors and special trade contractors
primarily engaged in building repair work, cleaning building
exteriors by sand or steam blasting, or cleaning up after
construction are classified in Construction.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING (SIC 735)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) medical equipment. These establishments may
also sell medical supplies, but establishments primarily engaged
in selling medical supplies are classified in Wholesale or Retail
Trade. Establishments engaged in finance leasing are classified
in Finance, Industry 6159.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) heavy construction equipment, with or without
operators. Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing
are classified in Finance, Industry 6159.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) equipment, not elsewhere classified, such as
tools, furniture, industrial equipment (except heavy
construction), televisions, appliances, party supplies, etc.
Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing are
classified in Finance, Industry 6159.
Establishments renting or leasing automobiles and trucks without
drivers are classified in Industry Group 751; those renting with
drivers, in Transportation. Establishments renting (or leasing)
medical equipment are classified in Industry 7352; video tapes
and cassettes, in Industry 7841; amusement and recreation items,
such as bicycles, beach chairs, etc., in Industry 7999; personal
items, such as formal wear, lockers (other than refrigerated),
and pillows, in Industry 7299; commercial boats, in Water
Transportation, Major Group 44. Direct leasing of machinery or
equipment by the manufacturer is classified in Manufacturing or
Wholesale Trade. Establishments primarily leasing computer time,
including time-sharing services, are classified in Industry 7374;
those leasing or renting computers or data processing equipment,
in Industry 7377.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING (SIC 7352)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) medical equipment. These establishments may
also sell medical supplies, but establishments primarily engaged
in selling medical supplies are classified in Wholesale or Retail
Trade. Establishments engaged in finance leasing are classified
in Finance, Industry 6159.
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING (SIC 7353)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) heavy construction equipment, with or without
operators. Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing
are classified in Finance, Industry 6159.
RENTAL AND LEASING OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
OPERATORS (SIC 7353
PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the rental or leasing,
without operators, of cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, clamshells,
bucketloaders, and other heavy construction and earthmoving
machinery and equipment to commercial establishments,
contractors, and industry.
RENTAL AND LEASING OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATORS
(SIC 7353 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the rental or leasing with
operators of cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, clamshells,
bucketloaders, and other heavy construction and earth-moving
machinery and equipment to commercial establishments,
contractors, and industry. "Rent-to-own" establishments are
classified in KB 735930.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING, N.E.C. (SIC 7359)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance leasing) equipment, not elsewhere classified, such as
tools, furniture, industrial equipment (except heavy
construction), televisions, appliances, party supplies, etc.
Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing are
classified in Finance, Industry 6159.
Establishments renting or leasing automobiles and trucks without
drivers are classified in Industry Group 751; those renting with
drivers, in Transportation. Establishments renting (or leasing)
medical equipment are classified in Industry 7352; video tapes
and cassettes, in Industry 7841; amusement and recreation items,
such as bicycles, beach chairs, etc., in Industry 7999; personal
items, such as formal wear, lockers (other than refrigerated),
and pillows, in Industry 7299; commercial boats, in Water
Transportation, Major Group 44. Direct leasing of machinery or
equipment by the manufacturer is classified in Manufacturing or
Wholesale Trade. Establishments primarily leasing computer time,
including time-sharing services, are classified in Industry 7374;
those leasing or renting computers or data processing equipment,
in Industry 7377.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL (SIC 7359 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting furniture,
appliances, televisions, VCRs, stereos, musical instruments,
jewelry, and other consumer items primarily to individual users.
Establishments must specify that they are rent-to-own. These
establishments offer their customers the option to continue
making rental payments until the purchase price has been reached,
at which time the customer takes title to the equipment. The
customer may also buy the rented good at any time (i.e., a
buyout). If the customer chooses to terminate rental payments at
any time prior to reaching the purchase price, the customer
returns the equipment to the establishment.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting tools, furniture,
coin-operated machines, and other equipment, not elsewhere
classified, to commercial, industrial, and individual users.
RENT-TO-OWN (SIC 7359 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting furniture,
appliances, televisions, VCRs, stereos, musical instruments,
jewelry, and other consumer items primarily to individual users.
Establishments must specify that they are rent-to-own. These
establishments offer their customers the option to continue
making rental payments until the purchase price has been reached,
at which time the customer takes title to the equipment. The
customer may also buy the rented good at any time (i.e., a
buyout). If the customer chooses to terminate rental payments at
any time prior to reaching the purchase price, the customer
returns the equipment to the establishment.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL, EXCEPT RENT-TO-OWN (EXCLUDES AUTOMOTIVE, HEAVY
CONSTRUCTION,
MEDICAL, AND COMPUTER-RELATED) (SIC 7359 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting tools, furniture,
coin-operated machines, and other equipment, not elsewhere
classified, to commercial, industrial, and individual users.
EQUIPMENT LEASING, EXCEPT FINANCE LEASING (EXCLUDES AUTOMOTIVE,
HEAVY
CONSTRUCTION, MEDICAL, AND COMPUTER-RELATED) (SIC 7359
PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in leasing tools, furniture,
coin-operated machines, and other equipment, not elsewhere
classified, to commercial, industrial, and individual users.
PERSONNEL SUPPLY SERVICES (SIC 736)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing placement and
employment services for employers or those seeking employment.
Modeling agencies and nurses' registries are included.
Theatrical employment agencies are classified in Industry 7922;
motion picture casting bureaus, in Industry 7819; and
establishments engaged in furnishing help to other businesses, in
Industry 7363.
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying temporary or
continuing help (except agricultural) to other businesses on a
contract or fee basis. The help supplied is on the payroll of
the supplying establishment but is under the direct or general
supervision of the business to whom the help is furnished.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing placement and
employment services are classified in Industry 7361.
Establishments which provide both management and staff to operate
a business are classified according to the type of activity of
the business. Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing
personnel to perform a range of services in support of the
operation of other establishments are classified in Industry
8744. Farm labor supply is classified in Agriculture, Industry
0761.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES (SIC 7361)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing placement and
employment services for employers or those seeking employment.
Modeling agencies and nurses' registries are included.
Theatrical employment agencies are classified in Industry 7922;
motion picture casting bureaus, in Industry 7819; and
establishments engaged in furnishing help to other businesses, in
Industry 7363.
HELP SUPPLY SERVICES (SIC 7363)
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying temporary or
continuing help (except agricultural) to other businesses on a
contract or fee basis. The help supplied is on the payroll of
the supplying establishment but is under the direct or general
supervision of the business to whom the help is furnished.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing placement and
employment services are classified in Industry 7361.
Establishments which provide both management and staff to operate
a business are classified according to the type of activity of
the business. Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing
personnel to perform a range of services in support of the
operation of other establishments are classified in Industry
8744. Farm labor supply is classified in Agriculture, Industry
0761.
TEMPORARY HELP SUPPLY (SIC 7363 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying temporary employees
to client organizations with the purpose of performing specific
jobs for a specified period of time on a contract or fee basis.
The help supplied is always on the payroll of the supplying
establishment but is under the direct or general supervision of
the business to whom the help is furnished.
HELP SUPPLY, EXCEPT TEMPORARY (SIC 7363 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in leasing employees to client
organizations on a continuing basis on a contract or fee basis.
The help supplied is always on the payroll of the supplying
establishment but is under direct or general supervision of the
business to whom the help is furnished. Employee leasing
establishments provide payroll and employee benefit accounting
and other specialized personnel management services.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing help supply
services other than employee leasing or temporary help supply.
The help supplied is always on the payroll of the supplying
establishment but is under direct or general supervision of the
business to whom the help is furnished.
EMPLOYEE LEASING (SIC 7363 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in leasing employees to client
organizations on a continuing basis on a contract or fee basis.
The help supplied is always on the payroll of the supplying
establishment but is under direct or general supervision of the
business to whom the help is furnished. Employee leasing
establishments provide payroll and employee benefit accounting
and other specialized personnel management services.
OTHER HELP SUPPLY SERVICES (SIC 7363 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing help supply
services other than employee leasing or temporary help supply.
The help supplied is always on the payroll of the supplying
establishment but is under direct or general supervision of the
business to whom the help is furnished.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, AND OTHER COMPUTER RELATED
SERVICES (SIC 737)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing custom computer
programming services on a contract or fee basis. These
establishments often perform a variety of additional services,
such as computer software design and analysis, modification of
existing software, and training in the use of custom software.
Establishments primarily engaged in the development and marketing
of prepackaged software are classified in Industry 7372.
Computer processing services are classified in Industry 7374.
Establishments primarily engaged in designing and developing
prepackaged software, including operating, utility, and
applications programs. These establishments may also prepare
software documentation for the user, install software for the
user, and train the user in the use of the software.
Establishments primarily engaged in buying and selling
prepackaged software are classified in Wholesale or Retail Trade.
Custom computer software services, including computer code
authors, are classified in Industry 7371.
Establishments primarily engaged in developing or modifying
computer software and packaging or bundling the software with
hardware (computers and peripheral equipment) to create an
integrated system for specific application. These establishments
are involved in all phases of systems development, from design
through installation. Establishments primarily engaged in buying
and selling computer software and/or hardware are classified in
Wholesale or Retail Trade, and establishments primarily engaged
in manufacturing computers and/or peripheral equipment are
classified in Manufacturing.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer processing
and data preparation services. Service may consist of complete
processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the
customer, or it may be specialized, such as data entry or making
data processing equipment available on an hourly or timesharing
basis.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-line information
retrieval services on a contract or fee basis. The information
generally involves a range of subjects and is taken from other
primary sources. Establishments which collect and originate the
data are classified in the industry associated with that
activity.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management
and operation of computer and data processing facilities on a
contract or fee basis. Establishments primarily engaged in
providing computer and data processing at their own facilities
are classified in Industry 7374.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance) computers and related data processing equipment on the
customers' site, whether or not also providing maintenance or
support services. Establishments primarily engaged in both
manufacturing and leasing computers and related data processing
equipment are classified in Division D, Manufacturing, and
separate establishments owned by the manufacturer and primarily
engaged in leasing are classified in Wholesale Trade.
Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing of computers
and related data processing equipment are classified in Finance,
Industry 6159, and those primarily engaged in leasing computer
time are classified in Industry 7374.
Establishments primarily engaged in the maintenance and repair of
computers and computer peripheral equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related
services, not elsewhere classified, such as computer consulting,
disk and diskette conversion, and tape recertification.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE, AND INTEGRATED
SYSTEMS (SIC 7371, 7372, AND 7373)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing custom computer
programming services on a contract or fee basis. These
establishments often perform a variety of additional services,
such as computer software design and analysis, modification of
existing software, and training in the use of custom software.
Establishments primarily engaged in the development and marketing
of prepackaged software are classified in Industry 7372.
Computer processing services are classified in Industry 7374.
Establishments primarily engaged in designing and developing
prepackaged software, including operating, utility, and
applications programs. These establishments may also prepare
software documentation for the user, install software for the
user, and train the user in the use of the software.
Establishments primarily engaged in buying and selling
prepackaged software are classified in Wholesale or Retail Trade.
Custom computer software services, including computer code
authors, are classified in Industry 7371.
Establishments primarily engaged in developing or modifying
computer software and packaging or bundling the software with
hardware (computers and peripheral equipment) to create an
integrated system for specific application. These establishments
are involved in all phases of systems development, from design
through installation. Establishments primarily engaged in buying
and selling computer software and/or hardware are classified in
Wholesale or Retail Trade, and establishments primarily engaged
in manufacturing computers and/or peripheral equipment are
classified in Manufacturing.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES (SIC 7371)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing custom computer
programming services on a contract or fee basis. These
establishments often perform a variety of additional services,
such as computer software design and analysis, modification of
existing software, and training in the use of custom software.
Establishments primarily engaged in the development and marketing
of prepackaged software are classified in Industry 7372.
Computer processing services are classified in Industry 7374.
PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE (SIC 7372)
Establishments primarily engaged in designing and developing
prepackaged software, including operating, utility, and
applications programs. These establishments may also prepare
software documentation for the user, install software for the
user, and train the user in the use of the software.
Establishments primarily engaged in buying and selling
prepackaged software are classified in Wholesale or Retail Trade.
Custom computer software services, including computer code
authors, are classified in Industry 7371.
COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS (SIC 7373)
Establishments primarily engaged in developing or modifying
computer software and packaging or bundling the software with
hardware (computers and peripheral equipment) to create an
integrated system for specific application. These establishments
are involved in all phases of systems development, from design
through installation. Establishments primarily engaged in buying
and selling computer software and/or hardware are classified in
Wholesale or Retail Trade, and establishments primarily engaged
in manufacturing computers and/or peripheral equipment are
classified in Manufacturing.
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES (SIC 7374, 7375, AND 7376)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer processing
and data preparation services. Service may consist of complete
processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the
customer, or it may be specialized, such as data entry or making
data processing equipment available on an hourly or timesharing
basis.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-line information
retrieval services on a contract or fee basis. The information
generally involves a range of subjects and is taken from other
primary sources. Establishments which collect and originate the
data are classified in the industry associated with that
activity.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management
and operation of computer and data processing facilities on a
contract or fee basis. Establishments primarily engaged in
providing computer and data processing at their own facilities
are classified in Industry 7374.
COMPUTER PROCESSING, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (SIC 7374 AND 7375)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer processing
and data preparation services. Service may consist of complete
processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the
customer, or it may be specialized, such as data entry or making
data processing equipment available on an hourly or timesharing
basis.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-line information
retrieval services on a contract or fee basis. The information
generally involves a range of subjects and is taken from other
primary sources. Establishments which collect and originate the
data are classified in the industry associated with that
activity.
COMPUTER PROCESSING AND DATA PREPARATION AND PROCESSING SERVICES
(SIC 7374)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer processing
and data preparation services. Service may consist of complete
processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the
customer, or it may be specialized, such as data entry or making
data processing equipment available on an hourly or timesharing
basis.
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SERVICES (SIC 7375)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-line information
retrieval services on a contract or fee basis. The information
generally involves a range of subjects and is taken from other
primary sources. Establishments which collect and originate the
data are classified in the industry associated with that
activity.
COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SIC 7376)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing on-site management
and operation of computer and data processing facilities on a
contract or fee basis. Establishments primarily engaged in
providing computer and data processing at their own facilities
are classified in Industry 7374.
COMPUTER RENTAL AND LEASING, MAINTENANCE, AND RELATED SERVICES,
N.E.C. (SIC 7377, 7378, AND 7379)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance) computers and related data processing equipment on the
customers' site, whether or not also providing maintenance or
support services. Establishments primarily engaged in both
manufacturing and leasing computers and related data processing
equipment are classified in Division D, Manufacturing, and
separate establishments owned by the manufacturer and primarily
engaged in leasing are classified in Wholesale Trade.
Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing of computers
and related data processing equipment are classified in Finance,
Industry 6159, and those primarily engaged in leasing computer
time are classified in Industry 7374.
Establishments primarily engaged in the maintenance and repair of
computers and computer peripheral equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related
services, not elsewhere classified, such as computer consulting,
disk and diskette conversion, and tape recertification.
COMPUTER RENTAL AND LEASING (SIC 7377)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing (except
finance) computers and related data processing equipment on the
customers' site, whether or not also providing maintenance or
support services. Establishments primarily engaged in both
manufacturing and leasing computers and related data processing
equipment are classified in Division D, Manufacturing, and
separate establishments owned by the manufacturer and primarily
engaged in leasing are classified in Wholesale Trade.
Establishments primarily engaged in finance leasing of computers
and related data processing equipment are classified in Finance,
Industry 6159, and those primarily engaged in leasing computer
time are classified in Industry 7374.
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (SIC 7378)
Establishments primarily engaged in the maintenance and repair of
computers and computer peripheral equipment.
COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7379)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related
services, not elsewhere classified, such as computer consulting,
disk and diskette conversion, and tape recertification.
COMPUTER CONSULTANTS (SIC 7379 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing computer related
counsel and assistance to individuals, businesses, governments,
and other organizations on a contract or fee basis. Included
here are establishments primarily engaged in preparing computer
software documentation and installing software on a contract or
fee basis.
MISCELLANEOUS COMPUTER SERVICES, N.E.C (SIC 7379 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying computer related
services, not elsewhere classified.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC 738)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing detective, guard,
and armored car services. Fingerprint service, polygraph
service, and rental of dogs for protective service are included
in this classification.
Establishments primarily engaged in monitoring and maintaining
security systems devices, such as burglar and fire alarms. These
establishments may also sell, lease, and/or install the security
systems which they monitor and maintain. Establishments
primarily engaged in the sales and installation, or installation
only, of such devices are classified in Construction, Industry
1731.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing news, pictures,
features, and news reporting services to newspapers and
periodicals. Separate establishments of newspaper and periodical
publishers which are engaged in gathering news are classified as
auxiliaries.
Establishments primarily engaged in developing film and
photographic prints and enlargements. Data for retail outlets
(kiosks), which are owned and operated by photo finishing
laboratories for the pickup and delivery of film, are merged with
data for the laboratory which owns them and are not treated as
separate establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in
processing motion picture and video film for the motion picture
and television industries are classified in Industry 7819.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business services,
not elsewhere classified, such as auctioneers' establishments
(service only), business brokers, drafting service, independent
lecture bureaus, inspection service, printing brokers, notaries
public, and shop window decoration or trimming, on a commission
or fee basis.
DETECTIVE AGENCIES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (SIC 7381 AND 7382)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing detective, guard,
and armored car services. Fingerprint service, polygraph
service, and rental of dogs for protective service are included
in this classification.
Establishments primarily engaged in monitoring and maintaining
security systems devices, such as burglar and fire alarms. These
establishments may also sell, lease, and/or install the security
systems which they monitor and maintain. Establishments
primarily engaged in the sales and installation, or installation
only, of such devices are classified in Construction, Industry
1731.
DETECTIVE, GUARD, AND ARMORED CAR SERVICES (SIC 7381)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing detective, guard,
and armored car services. Fingerprint service, polygraph
service, and rental of dogs for protective service are included
in this classification.
DETECTIVE AGENCIES AND GUARD SERVICES (SIC 7381 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing the services of
detectives for investigative purposes, either for individuals or
businesses, or in providing patrolling, watching, or protective
services for sites or individuals. Establishments providing
miscellaneous protective services, such as fingerprint or lie
detection services, are included here.
ARMORED CAR SERVICES (SIC 7381 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the protection and
transportation in armored cars of money or other valuables.
SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (SIC 7382)
Establishments primarily engaged in monitoring and maintaining
security systems devices, such as burglar and fire alarms. These
establishments may also sell, lease, and/or install the security
systems which they monitor and maintain. Establishments
primarily engaged in the sales and installation, or installation
only, of such devices are classified in Construction, Industry
1731.
NEWS SYNDICATES (SIC 7383)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing news, pictures,
features, and news reporting services to newspapers and
periodicals. Separate establishments of newspaper and periodical
publishers which are engaged in gathering news are classified as
auxiliaries.
PHOTOFINISHING LABORATORIES (SIC 7384)
Establishments primarily engaged in developing film and
photographic prints and enlargements. Data for retail outlets
(kiosks), which are owned and operated by photo finishing
laboratories for the pickup and delivery of film, are merged with
data for the laboratory which owns them and are not treated as
separate establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in
processing motion picture and video film for the motion picture
and television industries are classified in Industry 7819.
PHOTOFINISHING LABORATORIES, EXCEPT "ONE-HOUR" (MINI)
(SIC 7384 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the developing of films,
except commercial motion picture film, and in photo printing and
enlarging for the trade and/or for the general public.
Establishments calling themselves photofinishing laboratories are
to be classified in Services regardless of the proportion of
receipts derived from retail sales, unless there is indication
that the merchandise sales represent commodities other than the
goods or services normal to photofinishing laboratories.
"ONE-HOUR" (MINI) PHOTOFINISHING (SIC 7384 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in "one-hour" photo developing,
printing, and enlarging for the general public.
BUSINESS SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7389)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business services,
not elsewhere classified, such as auctioneers' establishments
(service only), business brokers, drafting service, independent
lecture bureaus, inspection service, printing brokers, notaries
public, and shop window decoration or trimming, on a commission
or fee basis.
SIGN PAINTING SHOPS (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in making signs to individual
order or in doing office door and window lettering.
Establishments primarily engaged in making signs other than on a
custom basis and neon sign manufacturers are classified in
Manufacturing.
INTERIOR DESIGNING (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in advising clients on the
selection of furniture, draperies, rugs, and other interior
decorations on a commission or fee basis. Establishments
providing interior designing service but primarily engaged in the
sale of merchandise are not included. Painting and papering
contractors who frequently call themselves "interior decorators"
are classified in Construction.
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in transmitting telephone
messages to their clients. Paging services are classified in
Communications.
OTHER BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in softening water by chemical
treatment or other methods.
Establishments primarily engaged in packaging and labeling
products, on a contract or fee basis, in packages or other
containers normally intended for retail distribution. Companies
primarily engaged in packing, crating, and otherwise preparing
goods for shipping are classified in Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling trading stamps or
merchandise coupons to merchants. The redemption stores of
trading stamp companies are classified as auxiliary to this
industry.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing a variety of
services to conventions and trade shows on a contract or fee
basis, including decoration services, registration services,
promotion, and other administrative functions.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing mailbox rental and
other postal and mailing (except advertising) services. In
addition, establishments may provide typing, photocopying, and
FAX services, and may sell office supplies.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business services,
not elsewhere classified.
WATER SOFTENING AND CONDITIONING SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in softening water by chemical
treatment or other methods.
PACKAGING AND LABELING SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in packaging and labeling
products, on a contract or fee basis, in packages or other
containers normally intended for retail distribution. Companies
primarily engaged in packing, crating, and otherwise preparing
goods for shipping are classified in Transportation.
TRADING STAMP SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in selling trading stamps or
merchandise coupons to merchants. The redemption stores of
trading stamp companies are classified as auxiliary to this
industry.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing a variety of
services to conventions and trade shows on a contract or fee
basis, including decoration services, registration services,
promotion, and other administrative functions.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing mailbox rental and
other postal and mailing (except advertising) services. In
addition, establishments may provide typing, photocopying, and
FAX services, and may sell office supplies.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business services,
not elsewhere classified.
CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW SERVICES (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing a variety of
services to conventions and trade shows on a contract or fee
basis, including decoration services, registration services,
promotion, and other administrative functions.
PRIVATE MAIL CENTERS (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing mailbox rental and
other postal and mailing (except advertising) services. In
addition, establishments may provide typing, photocopying, and
FAX services, and may sell office supplies.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7389 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business services,
not elsewhere classified.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SERVICES, AND PARKING (SIC MAJOR GROUP 75)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in
furnishing automotive repair, rental, leasing, parking, and other
services. Similar facilities owned and operated by concerns for
their own use and not available to the general public are treated
as auxiliary establishments of those concerns and are not
included here. Automotive repair shops operated by
establishments engaged in the sale of new automobiles are
classified in Retail Trade, as are those operated by gasoline
service stations (where sales of merchandise (including fuel)
exceed repair receipts). Automobile driving instruction is
classified in Industry 8299.
AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL AND LEASING, WITHOUT DRIVERS (SIC 751)
Establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental or
extended-term leasing (with or without maintenance) of trucks,
truck tractors, or semitrailers without drivers. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting or leasing, except finance leasing,
of industrial trucks are classified in Industry 7359; those
renting or leasing trucks with drivers are classified in
Transportation, Industry Group 421; and those renting or leasing
heavy construction and earth moving equipment are classified in
Industry 7353. Establishments primarily engaged in finance
leasing are classified in Finance, Major Group 61.
Establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental of
passenger cars without drivers. Data for separate automotive
rental offices or concessions (e.g., airport locations) in the
same metropolitan area, for which a common fleet of cars is
maintained, are merged and not considered as separate
establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation,
Industry 4119.
Establishments primarily engaged in extended-term leasing of
passenger cars without drivers. These establishments may or may
not provide maintenance of vehicles as part of the lease
contract. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation
Industry 4119. Establishments primarily engaged in finance
leasing are classified in Finance, Major Group 61.
Establishments primarily engaged in daily or extended-term rental
of utility trailers and recreational vehicles. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting motorcycles, bicycles, golf carts,
gocarts, or recreational boats are classified in Industry 7999,
and those engaged in renting airplanes are classified in Industry
7359. Establishments primarily engaged in the rental of mobile
homes on site are classified in Real Estate, Industry 6515.
TRUCK RENTAL AND LEASING, WITHOUT DRIVERS (SIC 7513)
Establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental or
extended-term leasing (with or without maintenance) of trucks,
truck tractors, or semitrailers without drivers. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting or leasing, except finance leasing,
of industrial trucks are classified in Industry 7359; those
renting or leasing trucks with drivers are classified in
Transportation, Industry Group 421; and those renting or leasing
heavy construction and earth moving equipment are classified in
Industry 7353. Establishments primarily engaged in finance
leasing are classified in Finance, Major Group 61.
TRUCK RENTAL, WITHOUT DRIVERS (SIC 7513 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the short-term rental of
trucks, nonpassenger vans, truck-tractors, or semi-trailers
without drivers.
TRUCK LEASING, EXCEPT FINANCE LEASING (SIC 7513 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in extended-term operating
leasing of trucks, nonpassenger vans, truck tractors, or
semi-trailers, without drivers. Service or maintenance may or
may not be provided.
PASSENGER CAR RENTAL AND LEASING (SIC 7514 AND 7515)
Establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental of
passenger cars without drivers. Data for separate automotive
rental offices or concessions (e.g., airport locations) in the
same metropolitan area, for which a common fleet of cars is
maintained, are merged and not considered as separate
establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation,
Industry 4119.
Establishments primarily engaged in extended-term leasing of
passenger cars without drivers. These establishments may or may
not provide maintenance of vehicles as part of the lease
contract. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation
Industry 4119. Establishments primarily engaged in finance
leasing are classified in Finance, Major Group 61.
PASSENGER CAR RENTAL (SIC 7514)
Establishments primarily engaged in short-term rental of
passenger cars without drivers. Data for separate automotive
rental offices or concessions (e.g., airport locations) in the
same metropolitan area, for which a common fleet of cars is
maintained, are merged and not considered as separate
establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation,
Industry 4119.
PASSENGER CAR LEASING (SIC 7515)
Establishments primarily engaged in extended-term leasing of
passenger cars without drivers. These establishments may or may
not provide maintenance of vehicles as part of the lease
contract. Establishments primarily engaged in renting
automobiles with drivers are classified in Transportation
Industry 4119. Establishments primarily engaged in finance
leasing are classified in Finance, Major Group 61.
UTILITY TRAILER AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RENTAL (SIC 7519)
Establishments primarily engaged in daily or extended-term rental
of utility trailers and recreational vehicles. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting motorcycles, bicycles, golf carts,
gocarts, or recreational boats are classified in Industry 7999,
and those engaged in renting airplanes are classified in Industry
7359. Establishments primarily engaged in the rental of mobile
homes on site are classified in Real Estate, Industry 6515.
AUTOMOBILE PARKING (SIC 752)
Establishments primarily engaged in the temporary parking of
automobiles usually on an hourly, daily, or monthly contract or
fee basis. Excluded are municipal parking lots and lots operated
by establishments or institutions primarily engaged in other
activities (e.g., department stores, hospitals, restaurants).
Valet parking is classified in Industry 7299. Establishments
primarily engaged in extended or dead storage of automobiles are
classified in Transportation, Industry 4226.
PARKING LOTS (SIC 7521 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the temporary open-air
parking of automobiles.
PARKING STRUCTURES (SIC 7521 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the temporary parking of
automobiles, within a structure. Establishments which are a
combination of structure and lot are included in this
classification.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 753)
Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of automotive
tops, bodies, and interiors, or automotive painting and
refinishing. Also included in the industry are establishments
primarily engaged in customizing automobiles, trucks, and vans,
except on a factory basis. Those engaged in customizing
automobiles, trucks, and vans on a factory basis are classified
in Manufacturing, Industry Group 371.
Establishments primarily engaged in general automotive repair,
such as engine repair shops (except industrial truck engines),
general repair and service garages, and diesel engine repair
shops. Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair of
individual engine components, not elsewhere classified, are
classified in Industry 7539. Establishments primarily engaged in
repair of motorcycles are classified in Industry 7699.
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive exhaust systems. The sale of
mufflers, tailpipes, and catalytic converters is considered to be
incidental to the installation of these products.
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and retreading
automotive tires. Establishments classified here may either
retread customers' tires or retread tires for sale or exchange to
the user or the trade.
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive glass. The sale of the glass
is considered incidental to the replacement.
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive transmissions. The sale of
transmissions and related parts is considered incidental to
transmission installation or repair.
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized automotive
repair, not elsewhere classified, such as fuel service
(carburetor repair), brake relining, front end and wheel
alignment, and radiator repair. Establishments primarily engaged
in automotive welding are classified in Industry 7692.
TOP, BODY, AND UPHOLSTERY REPAIR SHOPS AND PAINT SHOPS (SIC 7532)
Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of automotive
tops, bodies, and interiors, or automotive painting and
refinishing. Also included in the industry are establishments
primarily engaged in customizing automobiles, trucks, and vans,
except on a factory basis. Those engaged in customizing
automobiles, trucks, and vans on a factory basis are classified
in Manufacturing, Industry Group 371.
TOP AND BODY REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7532 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of automobile tops
and bodies, with or without painting or refinishing.
PAINT SHOPS (SIC 7532 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in auto painting and
refinishing.
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7538)
Establishments primarily engaged in general automotive repair,
such as engine repair shops (except industrial truck engines),
general repair and service garages, and diesel engine repair
shops. Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair of
individual engine components, not elsewhere classified, are
classified in Industry 7539. Establishments primarily engaged in
repair of motorcycles are classified in Industry 7699.
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS, EXCEPT DIESEL REPAIR (SIC
7538 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in general automotive repair.
DIESEL REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7538 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in automotive diesel engine
repair.
OTHER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7533, 7534, 7536, 7537, AND
7539)
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive exhaust systems. The sale of
mufflers, tailpipes, and catalytic converters is considered to be
incidental to the installation of these products.
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and retreading
automotive tires. Establishments classified here may either
retread customers' tires or retread tires for sale or exchange to
the user or the trade.
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive glass. The sale of the glass
is considered incidental to the replacement.
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive transmissions. The sale of
transmissions and related parts is considered incidental to
transmission installation or repair.
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized automotive
repair, not elsewhere classified, such as fuel service
(carburetor repair), brake relining, front end and wheel
alignment, and radiator repair. Establishments primarily engaged
in automotive welding are classified in Industry 7692.
AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7533)
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive exhaust systems. The sale of
mufflers, tailpipes, and catalytic converters is considered to be
incidental to the installation of these products.
TIRE RETREADING AND REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7534)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and retreading
automotive tires. Establishments classified here may either
retread customers' tires or retread tires for sale or exchange to
the user or the trade.
AUTOMOTIVE GLASS REPLACEMENT SHOPS (SIC 7536)
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive glass. The sale of the glass
is considered incidental to the replacement.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7537)
Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive transmissions. The sale of
transmissions and related parts is considered incidental to
transmission installation or repair.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS, N.E.C. (SIC 7539)
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized automotive
repair, not elsewhere classified, such as fuel service
(carburetor repair), brake relining, front end and wheel
alignment, and radiator repair. Establishments primarily engaged
in automotive welding are classified in Industry 7692.
RADIATOR REPAIR (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and cleaning
automotive radiators and heater cores.
BRAKE, FRONT END, AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in relining, repairing, and
adjusting automotive brakes; wheel alignment and repair; and
installing springs, axles, and shock absorbers.
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL SYSTEM SERVICES (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing carburetors and
other fuel system components.
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and/or replacing
automotive electric components.
CARBURETOR REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing carburetors and
other fuel system components.
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and/or replacing
automotive electric components.
OTHER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS, N.E.C. (SIC 7539 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized automotive
repairs, not elsewhere classified, such as frame repair, piston
ring service and repair, speedometer repair, and heater and air-
conditioning repair.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, EXCEPT REPAIR (SIC 754)
Establishments primarily engaged in washing, waxing, and
polishing motor vehicles or furnishing facilities for the self-
service washing of motor vehicles.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing automotive
services, except repair and carwashes, such as lubricating
service, towing service, diagnostic service, undercoating
service, and inspection service.
CARWASHES (SIC 7542)
Establishments primarily engaged in washing, waxing, and
polishing motor vehicles or furnishing facilities for the self-
service washing of motor vehicles.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, EXCEPT REPAIR AND CARWASHES (SIC 7549)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing automotive
services, except repair and carwashes, such as lubricating
service, towing service, diagnostic service, undercoating
service, and inspection service.
LUBRICATION SHOPS (SIC 7549 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing automotive oil
change and lubricating service.
OTHER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES (SIC 7549 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in towing motor vehicles.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing automotive
services not elsewhere classified, such as rustproofing service,
undercoating service, etc.
TOWING SERVICES (SIC 7549 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in towing motor vehicles.
OTHER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7549 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing automotive
services not elsewhere classified, such as rustproofing service,
undercoating service, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 76)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in
miscellaneous repair services, not elsewhere classified. Repair
departments of retail dealers or manufacturers are not included
unless operated as separate establishments and reported as such.
This group does not include some repair services of which the
more important are: repair to structures (classified in
Construction); garment and shoe repair (classified in Major Group
72); automotive repair services (classified in Major Group 75);
electronic computer and computer peripheral equipment repair
services (classified in Industry 7378); ship and boat repair
(classified in Manufacturing); and railroad repair (classified in
Manufacturing).
ELECTRIC REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 762)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing radios,
televisions, phonographs, stereo equipment, and tape recorders.
Also included are establishments engaged in installing and
repairing television, amateur, and citizens' band antennas, and
those engaged in installing and servicing similar equipment in
homes, offices, boats, automobiles, or other vehicles.
Establishments primarily engaged in installation, repair, or
maintenance of radio and television broadcast transmitting
antennas and towers are classified in Construction. Repair
departments of radio and television dealers are not included here
unless operated and reported as separate establishments.
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
household and commercial electrical refrigerators and air-
conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Establishments
primarily engaged in servicing and repairing gas refrigeration
equipment are classified in Industry 7699, and those repairing
automotive air-conditioning equipment are classified in Industry
7539. Establishments primarily engaged in installing
refrigeration and air-conditioning systems are classified in
Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
electrical and electronic equipment, not else where classified,
such as electrical household appliances (washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, irons, toasters, etc.) and electrical and electronic
industrial equipment. Electrical contractors and electrical
shops engaged primarily in house wiring are included in
Construction, Industry 1731. The repair of electric motors is
classified in Industry 7694. Repair of electronic computers and
computer peripheral equipment is classified in Industry 7378.
RADIO AND TELEVISION REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7622)
Establishments primarily engaged in repairing radios,
televisions, phonographs, stereo equipment, and tape recorders.
Also included are establishments engaged in installing and
repairing television, amateur, and citizens' band antennas, and
those engaged in installing and servicing similar equipment in
homes, offices, boats, automobiles, or other vehicles.
Establishments primarily engaged in installation, repair, or
maintenance of radio and television broadcast transmitting
antennas and towers are classified in Construction. Repair
departments of radio and television dealers are not included here
unless operated and reported as separate establishments.
OTHER ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 7623 AND 7629)
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
household and commercial electrical refrigerators and air-
conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Establishments
primarily engaged in servicing and repairing gas refrigeration
equipment are classified in Industry 7699, and those repairing
automotive air-conditioning equipment are classified in Industry
7539. Establishments primarily engaged in installing
refrigeration and air-conditioning systems are classified in
Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
electrical and electronic equipment, not else where classified,
such as electrical household appliances (washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, irons, toasters, etc.) and electrical and electronic
industrial equipment. Electrical contractors and electrical
shops engaged primarily in house wiring are included in
Construction, Industry 1731. The repair of electric motors is
classified in Industry 7694. Repair of electronic computers and
computer peripheral equipment is classified in Industry 7378.
REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SERVICE AND REPAIR SHOPS (SIC
7623)
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
household and commercial electrical refrigerators and air-
conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Establishments
primarily engaged in servicing and repairing gas refrigeration
equipment are classified in Industry 7699, and those repairing
automotive air-conditioning equipment are classified in Industry
7539. Establishments primarily engaged in installing
refrigeration and air-conditioning systems are classified in
Construction.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC REPAIR SHOPS, N.E.C. (SIC 7629)
Establishments primarily engaged in servicing and repairing
electrical and electronic equipment, not else where classified,
such as electrical household appliances (washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, irons, toasters, etc.) and electrical and electronic
industrial equipment. Electrical contractors and electrical
shops engaged primarily in house wiring are included in
Construction, Industry 1731. The repair of electric motors is
classified in Industry 7694. Repair of electronic computers and
computer peripheral equipment is classified in Industry 7378.
WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELRY REPAIR (SIC 763)
Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of watches,
clocks, or jewelry. Establishments primarily engaged in
assembling watches from purchased parts are classified in
Manufacturing, Industry 3873.
REUPHOLSTERY AND FURNITURE REPAIR (SIC 764)
Establishments primarily engaged in furniture reupholstery and
repair. Establishments primarily engaged in selling upholstery
materials, making slipcovers, and draperies to order, or in
upholstering new frames to individual order are classified in
Retail Trade, as are establishments making furniture and cabinets
on a custom basis.
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR AND RELATED SERVICES (SIC 769)
Establishments primarily engaged in repair work by welding,
including automotive welding. Welding in connection with the
manufacture of a product is classified in Manufacturing. Welding
contractors doing welding work at construction sites are
classified in Construction, Industry 1799.
Establishments primarily engaged in rewinding armatures and
rebuilding or repairing electric motors. Establishments
classified here may either repair customers' equipment or repair
their own equipment for sale or exchange to users or to the
trade. Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of
electrical appliances are classified in Industry 7629.
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair services,
not elsewhere classified, such as farm machinery and equipment
repair; lawnmower, saw, knife, and tool sharpening and repair;
bicycle repair; lock and gun repair; musical instrument repair;
and the repair of typewriters. Repair services which involve
primarily electrical or electronic equipment or components are
classified in Industry 7629; however, primarily mechanical repair
of electrically powered equipment, such as electric sewing
machine repair, is included here.
WELDING REPAIR (SIC 7692)
Establishments primarily engaged in repair work by welding,
including automotive welding. Welding in connection with the
manufacture of a product is classified in Manufacturing. Welding
contractors doing welding work at construction sites are
classified in Construction, Industry 1799.
ARMATURE REWINDING SHOPS (SIC 7694)
Establishments primarily engaged in rewinding armatures and
rebuilding or repairing electric motors. Establishments
classified here may either repair customers' equipment or repair
their own equipment for sale or exchange to users or to the
trade. Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of
electrical appliances are classified in Industry 7629.
REPAIR SHOPS AND RELATED SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7699)
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair services,
not elsewhere classified, such as farm machinery and equipment
repair; lawnmower, saw, knife, and tool sharpening and repair;
bicycle repair; lock and gun repair; musical instrument repair;
and the repair of typewriters. Repair services which involve
primarily electrical or electronic equipment or components are
classified in Industry 7629; however, primarily mechanical repair
of electrically powered equipment, such as electric sewing
machine repair, is included here.
FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (SIC 7699 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of farm machinery
and equipment: plows, cultivators, disk harrows, combines,
tractors and tractor engines and attachments, hay rakes, hay
loaders, wagons, hay baling machines, mowing machines, automatic
milking machines, cream separators, etc.
LAWNMOWER AND OTHER SMALL GASOLINE ENGINE REPAIR (SIC 7699 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in saw, knife, and tool
sharpening are also included here.
SEWER AND SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICES (SIC 7699 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in cleaning or repairing seers
and septic tanks. Establishments which install septic tanks are
classified in Construction.
OTHER REPAIR AND RELATED SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7699 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair services,
not elsewhere classified, such as aircraft flight instrument
repair (except electrical), blacksmith shops, bicycle repair,
boiler repair, photographic equipment repair, dental instrument
repair, furnace and chimney cleaning, gunsmith shops, key
duplicating shops, motorcycle repair, musical instrument tuning
and repair, taxidermists, typewriter repair, umbrella repair, and
venetian blind repair.
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES, INCLUDING MOTION PICTURES AND
MUSEUMS (SIC MAJOR GROUPS 78, 79, AND 84)
Motion Pictures
(SIC Major Group 78)
This group includes establishments producing and distributing
motion pictures, exhibiting motion pictures in commercially
operated theaters, and furnishing services to the motion picture
industry. The term "motion pictures" includes similar
productions for television or other media using film, tape, or
other means.
Amusement and Recreation Services, Except Motion Pictures and
Museums
(SIC Major Group 79)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing
amusement, recreation, or entertainment services, not elsewhere
classified. Gambling businesses, where legal, are also included
in this Major Group; however, combined gambling and lodging
facilities with 25 guestrooms or more are classified in Industry
7011. Establishments primarily engaged in operating museums, art
galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens are
classified in Major Group 84.
Museums, Art Galleries, and Botanical and Zoological Gardens (SIC
Major Group 84)
This major group includes commercial and noncommercial museums,
art galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND SERVICES (SIC 781
AND 782)
Establishments primarily engaged in the production of theatrical
and non-theatrical motion pictures and video tapes for exhibition
or sale. Establishments engaged in both production and
distribution of motion pictures are included here, as well as
those engaged in the production of educational, industrial, and
religious films. Establishments primarily engaged in motion
picture and video tape reproduction are classified in Industry
7819.
Establishments primarily engaged in performing auxiliary services
to motion picture production, such as motion picture film
processing, editing, and titling. Also included are casting
bureaus, wardrobe and studio property rental, rental and repair
of cameras and other motion picture equipment, stock footage film
libraries, and television tape services (editing, transfers,
etc.).
Establishments primarily engaged in the distribution (rental or
sale) of theatrical and nontheatrical motion picture films or in
the distribution of video tapes and disks, except to the general
public. Establishments engaged in both distribution and
production are classified in Industry 7812. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting video tapes and disks to the general
public are classified in Industry 7841, and those engaged in the
sale of video tape and disks to individuals for personal or
household use are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5735.
Establishments primarily engaged in performing auxiliary services
to motion picture distribution, such as film delivery service,
film purchasing and booking agencies, and film libraries.
MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION, EXCEPT FOR TELEVISION (SIC 7812 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the production (or production
and distribution combined) of motion pictures and tape (including
videos) for exhibition other than for television.
MOTION PICTURE AND TAPE PRODUCTION FOR TELEVISION (SIC 7812 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the production (or production
and distribution combined) of motion pictures and tape for
television exhibition.
SERVICES ALLIED TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION (SIC 7819)
Establishments primarily engaged in performing auxiliary services
to motion picture production, such as motion picture film
processing, editing, and titling. Also included are casting
bureaus, wardrobe and studio property rental, rental and repair
of cameras and other motion picture equipment, stock footage film
libraries, and television tape services (editing, transfers,
etc.).
MOTION PICTURE FILM AND TAPE DISTRIBUTORS (SIC 7822 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in distributing films to
exhibitors other than in the field of television. Establishments
which distribute movies to airlines are classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in purchasing and reselling
video cassettes or disks to other wholesalers, video rental
stores, and other retailers.
MOTION PICTURE FILM EXCHANGES (SIC 7822 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in distributing films to
exhibitors other than in the field of television. Establishments
which distribute movies to airlines are classified here.
VIDEO TAPE WHOLESALERS (SIC 7822 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in purchasing and reselling
video cassettes or disks to other wholesalers, video rental
stores, and other retailers.
FILM AND TAPE DISTRIBUTION FOR TELEVISION (SIC 7822 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in distributing film or tape to
exhibitors in the field of television.
SERVICES ALLIED TO MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTION (SIC 7829)
Establishments primarily engaged in performing auxiliary services
to motion picture distribution, such as film delivery service,
film purchasing and booking agencies, and film libraries.
MOTION PICTURE THEATERS (SIC 783)
Commercially operated theaters primarily engaged in the indoor
exhibition of motion pictures.
Commercially operated theaters, commonly known as drive-in
theaters, primarily engaged in the outdoor exhibition of motion
pictures.
MOTION PICTURE THEATERS, EXCEPT DRIVE-IN (SIC 7832)
Commercially operated theaters primarily engaged in the indoor
exhibition of motion pictures.
DRIVE-IN MOTION PICTURE THEATERS (SIC 7833)
Commercially operated theaters, commonly known as drive-in
theaters, primarily engaged in the outdoor exhibition of motion
pictures.
VIDEO TAPE RENTAL (SIC 784)
Establishments primarily engaged in renting recorded video tapes
and disks to the general public for personal or household use.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting video recorders and
players are classified in Industry 7359. Establishments
primarily engaged in selling recorded video tapes and disks to
the general public are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5735,
and those engaged in the wholesale distribution of recorded video
tapes and disks are classified in Industry 7822.
THEATRICAL PRODUCERS (EXCEPT MOTION PICTURE), BANDS, ORCHESTRAS,
AND ENTERTAINERS (SIC 792)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing live theatrical
presentations, such as road companies and summer theaters. This
industry also includes services allied with theatrical
presentations, such as casting agencies; booking agencies for
plays, artists, and concerts; scenery, lighting, and other
equipment services; and theatrical ticket agencies. Also
included in this industry are producers of live and taped radio
programs and commercials and producers of live television
programs.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing entertainment other
than live theatrical presentations. These establishments include
bands, orchestras, and entertainers.
THEATRICAL PRODUCERS (EXCEPT MOTION PICTURE) AND MISCELLANEOUS
THEATRICAL SERVICES (SIC 7922)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing live theatrical
presentations, such as road companies and summer theaters. This
industry also includes services allied with theatrical
presentations, such as casting agencies; booking agencies for
plays, artists, and concerts; scenery, lighting, and other
equipment services; and theatrical ticket agencies. Also
included in this industry are producers of live and taped radio
programs and commercials and producers of live television
programs.
PRODUCERS OF LIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS (SIC 7922 PT.)
Stock or repertory companies, whether or not operating their own
theaters, are included here. Establishments primarily engaged in
producing shows for dinner theaters, but not operating the food
service, are also included here. Dinner theaters operating food
service are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5812.
PRODUCERS OF RADIO AND TV SHOWS, EXCEPT TAPE PRODUCERS (SIC
7922 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in producing shows for live
presentation on radio and television. Producers of motion
picture and TV tape are classified in Industry 7812 and producers
of radio tape in the subgroup Other theatrical services.
ARTISTS' AND ENTERTAINERS' MANAGERS OR AGENTS, CONCERT BUREAUS,
AND BOOKING AGENTS (SIC 7922 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in representing performers and
producers for fee or commission. Includes booking, contracting,
and other services performed as agent or manager.
OTHER THEATRICAL SERVICES (SIC 7922 PT.)
Establishments engaged in theatrical services, not elsewhere
classified, such as ticket agencies; theatrical, television, and
radio employment agencies; theatrical equipment rental and
design; and lighting. Radio show tape producers are included
here.
BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, ACTORS, AND OTHER ENTERTAINERS AND
ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS (SIC 7929)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing entertainment other
than live theatrical presentations. These establishments include
bands, orchestras, and entertainers.
DANCE GROUPS AND ARTISTS (SIC 7929 PT.)
Companies, groups, and artists primarily engaged in the
presentation of dance, including ballet, modern, folk, ethnic,
tap, ballroom, etc.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, OPERA COMPANIES, AND CHAMBER MUSIC
ORGANIZATIONS (SIC 7929 PT.)
Symphony orchestras; opera companies (including light opera); and
chamber music organizations, including chamber orchestras
organized for the presentation of their musical specialty.
OTHER MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTATIONS (SIC 7929 PT.)
Dance and stage bands; orchestras, except symphony or chamber;
combos; quintets; soloists; and similar musical organizations,
groups, and artists engaged in the presentation of music for
restaurants, night clubs, radio and television programs, etc.
Choral music groups, including classical, revivalist, ethnic,
barbershop, etc.
Entertainers (other than dance bands, symphony orchestras, dance
groups, or similar musical and dance organizations) who operate
in restaurants, night clubs, on radio or television, etc.
OTHER MUSIC GROUPS AND ARTISTS (SIC 7929 PT.)
Dance and stage bands; orchestras, except symphony or chamber;
combos; quintets; soloists; and similar musical organizations,
groups, and artists engaged in the presentation of music for
restaurants, night clubs, radio and television programs, etc.
Choral music groups, including classical, revivalist, ethnic,
barbershop, etc.
OTHER ENTERTAINERS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUPS (SIC 7929 PT.)
Entertainers (other than dance bands, symphony orchestras, dance
groups, or similar musical and dance organizations) who operate
in restaurants, night clubs, on radio or television, etc.
BOWLING CENTERS (SIC 793)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing facilities for
bowling.
COMMERCIAL SPORTS AND OTHER AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES,
INCLUDING MUSEUMS (SIC 79 EXCEPT 792 AND 793; SIC 84)
Operators and promoters of professional and semi-professional
athletic clubs, promoters of athletic events, and managers of
individual professional athletes. Receipts from radio or
television broadcasts, from sales of players, from concession
operators, and from noncustomer sources are not included in the
total receipts for the activities classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting stadiums and athletic
fields to sports promoters and clubs are classified in Real
Estate, Industry Group 651.
Promoters and participants in racing activities, including
racetrack operators, operators of racing stables, jockeys,
racehorse trainers, and race car owners and operators.
Establishments which own racetracks but do not engage in
promotion of racing events are classified in Real Estate,
Industry Group 651. Stables and kennels primarily engaged in
breeding or boarding horses and dogs are classified in
Agriculture, Industry 0752.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating public dance halls
or ballrooms, dance studios, and dance schools. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting facilities used as dance halls or
ballrooms are classified in Real estate, Industry 6512.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating reducing and other
health clubs, spas, and similar facilities featuring exercise and
other active physical fitness conditioning, whether or not on a
membership basis. Establishments providing aerobic dance and
exercise classes are also included here. Sports and recreation
clubs are classified in Industry 7997 if operated on a membership
basis, and in Industry 7992 or 7999 if open to the general
public. Health resorts and spas providing lodging are classified
in Major Group 70. Establishments that promote physical fitness
through diet control are classified in Industry 7299.
Privately operated establishments primarily engaged in the
operation of golf courses open to the general public on a fee
basis. Municipally owned and operated golf courses are not
included. Membership golf and country clubs are classified in
Industry 7997. Miniature golf courses and golf driving ranges
are classified in Industry 7999.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating coin-operated
amusement devices either in their own or in other places of
business. Such amusement devices include juke boxes, pinball
machines, mechanical games, video games, slot machines (where
legal), and similar types of amusement equipment. The amusement
devices may also be operated by bills. Amusement arcades and
parlors are also included. Establishments primarily engaged in
rental of such devices are classified in Industry 7359.
Establishments known as amusement parks, theme parks, kiddie
parks, etc. which group together a number of attractions, such as
mechanical rides, amusement devices, refreshment stands, and
picnic grounds. Individual ride operators or concessionaires
operating within the park are classified in Industry 7999, as are
carnivals operating without a fixed exhibition site.
Owners of the park grounds (who do not operate the amusement
parks) are classified in Real estate, Industry Group 651.
Sports and recreation clubs which maintain facilities for use
only by members and their guests, such as country, golf, tennis,
yacht, and swimming clubs. Such establishments are classified
here regardless of the proportion of receipts derived from food
or liquor sales. Membership organizations engaged in civic,
social, or fraternal activities are classified in Industry 864.
Physical fitness facilities are classified in Industry 7991.
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of sports,
amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere classified,
such as bathing beaches, swimming pools, and riding academies and
schools. Membership sports and recreation clubs not open to the
general public are classified in Industry 7997.
Major group 84 includes commercial and noncommercial museums, art
galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
COMMERCIAL SPORTS (SIC 794)
Operators and promoters of professional and semi-professional
athletic clubs, promoters of athletic events, and managers of
individual professional athletes. Receipts from radio or
television broadcasts, from sales of players, from concession
operators, and from noncustomer sources are not included in the
total receipts for the activities classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting stadiums and athletic
fields to sports promoters and clubs are classified in Real
Estate, Industry Group 651.
Promoters and participants in racing activities, including
racetrack operators, operators of racing stables, jockeys,
racehorse trainers, and race car owners and operators.
Establishments which own racetracks but do not engage in
promotion of racing events are classified in Real Estate,
Industry Group 651. Stables and kennels primarily engaged in
breeding or boarding horses and dogs are classified in
Agriculture, Industry 0752.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CLUBS, MANAGERS, AND PROMOTERS (SIC 7941)
Operators and promoters of professional and semi-professional
athletic clubs, promoters of athletic events, and managers of
individual professional athletes. Receipts from radio or
television broadcasts, from sales of players, from concession
operators, and from noncustomer sources are not included in the
total receipts for the activities classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting stadiums and athletic
fields to sports promoters and clubs are classified in Real
Estate, Industry Group 651.
BASEBALL CLUBS (SIC 7941 PT.)
Operators of professional or semiprofessional baseball clubs.
Minor league baseball teams are included here.
FOOTBALL CLUBS (SIC 7941 PT.)
Operators of professional or semiprofessional football clubs.
Semiprofessional or professional sandlot football teams are
included here.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CLUBS (SIC 7941 PT.)
Operators of professional or semiprofessional sports clubs other
than baseball or football clubs, such as hockey clubs, basketball
clubs, etc.
MANAGERS AND PROMOTERS (SIC 7941 PT.)
Agents and managers of individual professional athletes and
promoters of athletic events. Independent promoters of amateur
sports events are included in this industry. Stadiums and
athletic fields are included only if the operator is actually
engaged in the promotion of athletic events.
RACING, INCLUDING TRACK OPERATION (SIC 7948)
Promoters and participants in racing activities, including
racetrack operators, operators of racing stables, jockeys,
racehorse trainers, and race car owners and operators.
Establishments which own racetracks but do not engage in
promotion of racing events are classified in Real Estate,
Industry Group 651. Stables and kennels primarily engaged in
breeding or boarding horses and dogs are classified in
Agriculture, Industry 0752.
AUTO RACETRACK OPERATION (SIC 7948 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating auto racetracks and
promoting auto racing.
HORSE RACETRACK OPERATION (SIC 7948 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the promotion of horse
racing.
DOG RACETRACK OPERATION (SIC 7948 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the promotion of dog racing.
RACING STABLES AND RACING, N.E.C. (SIC 7948 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the promotion of racing, not
elsewhere classified.
OTHER AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES, INCLUDING MUSEUMS (SIC
79 EXCEPT 792, 793, AND 794; SIC 84)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating public dance halls
or ballrooms, dance studios, and dance schools. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting facilities used as dance halls or
ballrooms are classified in Real estate, Industry 6512.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating reducing and other
health clubs, spas, and similar facilities featuring exercise and
other active physical fitness conditioning, whether or not on a
membership basis. Establishments providing aerobic dance and
exercise classes are also included here. Sports and recreation
clubs are classified in Industry 7997 if operated on a membership
basis, and in Industry 7992 or 7999 if open to the general
public. Health resorts and spas providing lodging are classified
in Major Group 70. Establishments that promote physical fitness
through diet control are classified in Industry 7299.
Privately operated establishments primarily engaged in the
operation of golf courses open to the general public on a fee
basis. Municipally owned and operated golf courses are not
included. Membership golf and country clubs are classified in
Industry 7997. Miniature golf courses and golf driving ranges
are classified in Industry 7999.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating coin-operated
amusement devices either in their own or in other places of
business. Such amusement devices include juke boxes, pinball
machines, mechanical games, video games, slot machines (where
legal), and similar types of amusement equipment. The amusement
devices may also be operated by bills. Amusement arcades and
parlors are also included. Establishments primarily engaged in
rental of such devices are classified in Industry 7359.
Establishments known as amusement parks, theme parks, kiddie
parks, etc. which group together a number of attractions, such as
mechanical rides, amusement devices, refreshment stands, and
picnic grounds. Individual ride operators or concessionaires
operating within the park are classified in Industry 7999, as are
carnivals operating without a fixed exhibition site.
Owners of the park grounds (who do not operate the amusement
parks) are classified in Real estate, Industry Group 651.
Sports and recreation clubs which maintain facilities for use
only by members and their guests, such as country, golf, tennis,
yacht, and swimming clubs. Such establishments are classified
here regardless of the proportion of receipts derived from food
or liquor sales. Membership organizations engaged in civic,
social, or fraternal activities are classified in Industry 864.
Physical fitness facilities are classified in Industry 7991.
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of sports,
amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere classified,
such as bathing beaches, swimming pools, and riding academies and
schools. Membership sports and recreation clubs not open to the
general public are classified in Industry 7997.
Major group 84 includes commercial and noncommercial museums, art
galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
DANCE STUDIOS, SCHOOLS, AND HALLS (SIC 791)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating public dance halls
or ballrooms, dance studios, and dance schools. Establishments
primarily engaged in renting facilities used as dance halls or
ballrooms are classified in Real estate, Industry 6512.
PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES (SIC 7991)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating reducing and other
health clubs, spas, and similar facilities featuring exercise and
other active physical fitness conditioning, whether or not on a
membership basis. Establishments providing aerobic dance and
exercise classes are also included here. Sports and recreation
clubs are classified in Industry 7997 if operated on a membership
basis, and in Industry 7992 or 7999 if open to the general
public. Health resorts and spas providing lodging are classified
in Major Group 70. Establishments that promote physical fitness
through diet control are classified in Industry 7299.
PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS, EXCEPT GYMNASIUMS AND ATHLETIC CLUBS
(SIC 7991 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating physical fitness,
strength development, or weight training centers.
GYMNASIUMS AND ATHLETIC CLUBS (SIC 7991 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of physical
fitness facilities such as gymnasiums and athletic clubs.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES (SIC 7992)
Privately operated establishments primarily engaged in the
operation of golf courses open to the general public on a fee
basis. Municipally owned and operated golf courses are not
included. Membership golf and country clubs are classified in
Industry 7997. Miniature golf courses and golf driving ranges
are classified in Industry 7999.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES (SIC 7993)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating coin-operated
amusement devices either in their own or in other places of
business. Such amusement devices include juke boxes, pinball
machines, mechanical games, video games, slot machines (where
legal), and similar types of amusement equipment. The amusement
devices may also be operated by bills. Amusement arcades and
parlors are also included. Establishments primarily engaged in
rental of such devices are classified in Industry 7359.
AMUSEMENT PARKS (SIC 7996)
Establishments known as amusement parks, theme parks, kiddie
parks, etc. which group together a number of attractions, such as
mechanical rides, amusement devices, refreshment stands, and
picnic grounds. Individual ride operators or concessionaires
operating within the park are classified in Industry 7999, as are
carnivals operating without a fixed exhibition site.
Owners of the park grounds (who do not operate the amusement
parks) are classified in Real estate, Industry Group 651.
MEMBERSHIP SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUBS (SIC 7997)
Sports and recreation clubs which maintain facilities for use
only by members and their guests, such as country, golf, tennis,
yacht, and swimming clubs. Such establishments are classified
here regardless of the proportion of receipts derived from food
or liquor sales. Membership organizations engaged in civic,
social, or fraternal activities are classified in Industry 864.
Physical fitness facilities are classified in Industry 7991.
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES, INCLUDING MUSEUMS, N.E.C. (SIC
7999, 84)
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of sports,
amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere classified,
such as bathing beaches, swimming pools, and riding academies and
schools. Membership sports and recreation clubs not open to the
general public are classified in Industry 7997.
Major group 84 includes commercial and noncommercial museums, art
galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
CONCESSION OPERATORS OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND RIDES (SIC 7999
PT.)
Concession operators of mechanical rides or of amusement devices
in amusement parks, carnivals, circuses, or fairs; or operators
of independently operated rides or devices of this type.
CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AND FAIRS (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments operating a group of amusement, service, and/or
retail units, generally known as carnivals, which do not have any
fixed exhibition site; or companies engaged in the operation of
circuses having acrobatic and animal shows and individual circus
acts. Side shows are included here. Individual performers in
circuses are classified in Other entertainers and entertainment
groups, a subgroup of Industry 7929.
Establishments primarily engaged in arranging and operating the
exhibitions and related activities usually associated with
county, State, or similar fairs. Carnivals and side shows which
are part of the fairs but which are independently owned and
operated are included in the subgroup Carnivals and circuses.
Other independently owned and operated amusement device and ride
concessions are included in the subgroup Concession operators of
amusement devices and rides.
CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments operating a group of amusement, service, and/or
retail units, generally known as carnivals, which do not have any
fixed exhibition site; or companies engaged in the operation of
circuses having acrobatic and animal shows and individual circus
acts. Side shows are included here. Individual performers in
circuses are classified in Other entertainers and entertainment
groups, a subgroup of Industry 7929.
FAIRS (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in arranging and operating the
exhibitions and related activities usually associated with
county, State, or similar fairs. Carnivals and side shows which
are part of the fairs but which are independently owned and
operated are included in the subgroup Carnivals and circuses.
Other independently owned and operated amusement device and ride
concessions are included in the subgroup Concession operators of
amusement devices and rides.
OTHER RECREATIONS AND AMUSEMENTS, INCLUDING MUSEUMS (SIC 7999 PT,
84)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating roller skating
rinks open to the general public for a fee. Establishments
calling themselves roller skating rinks are to be classified as
such unless sales of merchandise exceed 75 percent of the total
receipts.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating ice skating rinks
open to the general public for a fee. Establishments calling
themselves ice skating rinks are to be classified as such unless
sales of merchandise exceed 75 percent of total receipts.
Establishments primarily engaged in the commercial operation of
sports, amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere
classified. Included are establishments engaged in instruction
of sports or recreational activities, such as baseball, bridge,
golf, judo, karate, skiing, swimming, and tennis. Also included
are establishments renting articles for amusement and recreation,
such as beach chairs and accessories, bicycles, golf carts, small
boats and canoes, and saddle horses.
Other establishments in this classification include commercially
operated bathing beaches, gambling establishments (where legal),
golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, riding academies and
stables, shooting galleries, slot-car tracks, ski lifts, day
camps, and establishments engaged in the commercial operation of
swimming pools open to the general public for a fee. Municipally
operated golf courses and swimming pools are excluded from this
census. Privately owned tourist attractions, such as natural
wonders or manmade exhibits, are included here. Museums, art
galleries, and botanical and zoological gardens are included in
Major Group 84.
Major group 84 includes commercial and noncommercial museums, art
galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
MUSEUMS, ART GALLERIES, AND BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS (SIC
MAJOR GROUP 84)
This major group includes commercial and noncommercial museums,
art galleries, arboreta, and botanical and zoological gardens.
MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES (SIC 841)
Establishments primarily engaged in the commercial or
noncommercial operation of museums and art galleries.
Historical, cultural, and educational societies whose functions
are primarily providing attractions for the public are included
here. Art galleries or art dealers primarily selling to the
general public are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5999.
ARBORETA AND BOTANICAL OR ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS (SIC 842)
Establishments primarily engaged in the commercial or
noncommercial operation of arboreta and botanical and zoological
gardens.
ROLLER SKATING RINKS (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating roller skating
rinks open to the general public for a fee. Establishments
calling themselves roller skating rinks are to be classified as
such unless sales of merchandise exceed 75 percent of the total
receipts.
ICE SKATING RINKS (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in operating ice skating rinks
open to the general public for a fee. Establishments calling
themselves ice skating rinks are to be classified as such unless
sales of merchandise exceed 75 percent of total receipts.
OTHER AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 7999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in the commercial operation of
sports, amusement, and recreation services, not elsewhere
classified. Included are establishments engaged in instruction
of sports or recreational activities, such as baseball, bridge,
golf, judo, karate, skiing, swimming, and tennis. Also included
are establishments renting articles for amusement and recreation,
such as beach chairs and accessories, bicycles, golf carts, small
boats and canoes, and saddle horses.
Other establishments in this classification include commercially
operated bathing beaches, gambling establishments (where legal),
golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, riding academies and
stables, shooting galleries, slot-car tracks, ski lifts, day
camps, and establishments engaged in the commercial operation of
swimming pools open to the general public for a fee. Municipally
operated golf courses and swimming pools are excluded from this
census. Privately owned tourist attractions, such as natural
wonders or manmade exhibits, are included here. Museums, art
galleries, and botanical and zoological gardens are included in
Major Group 84.
HEALTH SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 80)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in
furnishing medical, surgical, and other health services to
persons. Associations or groups, such as Health Maintenance
Organizations (HMO's), primarily engaged in providing medical or
other health services to members are included, but those which
only provide insurance covering hospitalization or medical costs
are classified in Insurance, Major Group 63. Hospices providing
medical services are also included in this Major Group and are
classified according to the primary service provided. Health
care facilities were primarily coded based on self-designation.
Where multiple levels of care were indicated but were not
apparently separate operations, the facility was generally
classified based on the highest level of care provided.
Veterinarians are classified in Agriculture, Industry Group 074.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE (SIC 801)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
M.D. and engaged in the practice of general or specialized
medicine and surgery. General medical clinics (staffed by
licensed practitioners having M.D. degree) are also classified
here.
Associations of physicians formed solely for sharing expenses
(including payroll) are also included here. Receipts are not
applicable for these associations since their operations are
funded by reimbursements from member firms, and these funds are
not considered operating receipts for medical services provided.
However, their payroll and employment data are included in
statistics presented for this category.
OFFICES OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE (SIC 8011 PT.)
Includes offices as well as group clinics owned and operated by
physicians for the purpose of carrying on their profession.
GENERAL MEDICAL CLINICS (SIC 8011 PT.)
Includes clinics not owned and operated by physicians associated
for the purpose of carrying on their profession.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DENTISTS (SIC 802)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.D.S. (or D.D. Sc.) or D.M.D. and engaged in the practice of
general or specialized dentistry, including dental surgery.
Dental clinics are also classified here.
OFFICES OF DENTISTS (SIC 8021 PT.)
Includes offices as well as group clinics owned and operated by
dentists associated for the purpose of carrying on their
profession.
DENTAL CLINICS (SIC 8021 PT.)
Includes clinics not owned and operated by dentists associated
for the purpose of carrying on their profession.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DOCTORS OF OSTEOPATHY (SIC 803)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.O. and engaged in the practice of general or specialized
osteopathic medicine and surgery.
OFFICES OF OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (SIC 8031 PT.)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.O. and engaged in the practice of general or specialized
osteopathic medicine. Establishments such as group clinics owned
and operated by osteopathic physicians associated for the purpose
of carrying on their profession are classified here.
OSTEOPATHIC CLINICS (SIC 8031 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing general medical
outpatient care with permanent facilities and the medical staff
to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients who are
ambulatory and do not require inpatient care. Physicians and
specialists staffing the establishment primarily have the degree
of D.O. Such establishments are not owned and operated by health
practitioners associated for the purpose of carrying on their
profession.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF OTHER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (SIC 804)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.C. and engaged in the practice of chiropractic medicine.
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
O.D. and engaged in the practice of optometry. Establishments
where receipts are primarily from the sale of optical goods
prescribed as a result of eye examinations performed at another
establishment are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5999.
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.P. and engaged in the practice of podiatry.
Establishments of health practitioners engaged in practice in
health fields not elsewhere classified, such as acupuncturists,
midwives, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists,
and psychologists.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF CHIROPRACTORS (SIC 8041)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.C. and engaged in the practice of chiropractic medicine.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF OPTOMETRISTS (SIC 8042)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
O.D. and engaged in the practice of optometry. Establishments
where receipts are primarily from the sale of optical goods
prescribed as a result of eye examinations performed at another
establishment are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5999.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF PODIATRISTS (SIC 8043)
Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of
D.P. and engaged in the practice of podiatry.
OFFICES AND CLINICS OF HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, N.E.C. (SIC 8049)
Establishments of health practitioners engaged in practice in
health fields not elsewhere classified, such as acupuncturists,
midwives, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists,
and psychologists.
NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES (SIC 805)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing
and rehabilitative services to patients who require continuous
health care, but not hospital services. Care must be ordered by
and under the direction of a physician. The staff must include a
licensed nurse on duty continuously with a minimum of one full-
time registered nurse on duty during each day shift. Included
are establishments certified to deliver skilled nursing care
under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing
and rehabilitative services, but not on a continuous basis.
Staffing must include 24-hour per day personnel with a licensed
nurse on duty full-time during each day shift. At least once a
week, consultation with a registered nurse on the delivery of
care is required. Included are facilities certified to deliver
intermediate care under the Medicaid program.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing some nursing and/or
health-related care to patients who do not require the degree of
care and treatment that a skilled or intermediate care facility
is designed to provide. Included are rest homes, convalescent
homes, and other institutions where health care is a major
element. Residential facilities, such as homes for the retarded
and the elderly which provide personal care, but where health
care is incidental, are classified in Industry 8361.
SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES (SIC 8051)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing
and rehabilitative services to patients who require continuous
health care, but not hospital services. Care must be ordered by
and under the direction of a physician. The staff must include a
licensed nurse on duty continuously with a minimum of one full-
time registered nurse on duty during each day shift. Included
are establishments certified to deliver skilled nursing care
under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (SIC 8052)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing
and rehabilitative services, but not on a continuous basis.
Staffing must include 24-hour per day personnel with a licensed
nurse on duty full-time during each day shift. At least once a
week, consultation with a registered nurse on the delivery of
care is required. Included are facilities certified to deliver
intermediate care under the Medicaid program.
NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES, N.E.C. (SIC 8059)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing some nursing and/or
health-related care to patients who do not require the degree of
care and treatment that a skilled or intermediate care facility
is designed to provide. Included are rest homes, convalescent
homes, and other institutions where health care is a major
element. Residential facilities, such as homes for the retarded
and the elderly which provide personal care, but where health
care is incidental, are classified in Industry 8361.
HOSPITALS (SIC 806)
Nongovernment establishments primarily engaged in providing
general medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment services
and other hospital services, as well as continuous nursing
services. These establishments have an organized medical staff,
inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to provide complete
health care.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic medical
services and inpatient treatment for the mentally ill.
Establishments known as hospitals and primarily engaged in
providing health care for the mentally retarded are classified in
industry 8051.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic
services, treatment, and other hospital services for specialized
categories of patients, except for the mentally ill.
GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS (SIC 8062 PT.)
Nongovernment establishments primarily engaged in providing
general medical and surgical diagnostic and treatment services
and other hospital services, as well as continuous nursing
services. These establishments have an organized medical staff,
inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to provide complete
health care.
SPECIALTY HOSPITALS (SIC 8063 PT. AND 8069 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic medical
services and inpatient treatment for the mentally ill.
Establishments known as hospitals and primarily engaged in
providing health care for the mentally retarded are classified in
industry 8051.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic
services, treatment, and other hospital services for specialized
categories of patients, except for the mentally ill.
PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS (SIC 8063 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic medical
services and inpatient treatment for the mentally ill.
Establishments known as hospitals and primarily engaged in
providing health care for the mentally retarded are classified in
industry 8051.
SPECIALTY HOSPITALS, EXCEPT PSYCHIATRIC (SIC 8069 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing diagnostic
services, treatment, and other hospital services for specialized
categories of patients, except for the mentally ill.
OTHER HEALTH SERVICES (SIC 807, 808, AND 809)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
analytic or diagnostic services to the medical profession or to
the patient as prescribed by a physician. Laboratories engaged
in the manufacture of medical or pharmaceutical products are
classified in Manufacturing. Laboratories engaged in commercial
medical research are classified in Industry 8731, and those
engaged in noncommercial medical research are classified in
Industry 8733.
Establishments primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial
teeth, and orthodontic appliances to order for the dental
profession. The manufacture of teeth other than to order is
classified in Manufacturing. Establishments providing dental x-
ray laboratory services are classified in Industry 8071.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing or
medical care in the home under supervision of a medical doctor.
Establishments of registered or practical nurses engaged in the
independent practice of their profession are classified in
Industry 8049, and nurses' registries are classified in Industry
7361. Establishments primarily engaged in selling health care
products for personal or household consumption are classified in
Retail Trade, and those engaged in renting or leasing products
for health care are classified in Industry 7352.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing kidney or renal
dialysis services.
Establishments primarily engaged in outpatient care of a
specialized nature, such as alcohol and drug treatment, birth
control/family planning, etc., with permanent facilities and with
medical staff to provide diagnosis, treatment, or both for
patients who are ambulatory but do not require inpatient care.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing health and allied
services, n.e.c., such as blood banks, blood donor stations,
childbirth preparation classes, medical photography and art, and
oxygen tent services. Establishments of registered or practical
nurses in independent practice are classified in Industry 8049.
Ambulance services are classified in Transportation, Industry
4119.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL LABORATORIES (SIC 807)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
analytic or diagnostic services to the medical profession or to
the patient as prescribed by a physician. Laboratories engaged
in the manufacture of medical or pharmaceutical products are
classified in Manufacturing. Laboratories engaged in commercial
medical research are classified in Industry 8731, and those
engaged in noncommercial medical research are classified in
Industry 8733.
Establishments primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial
teeth, and orthodontic appliances to order for the dental
profession. The manufacture of teeth other than to order is
classified in Manufacturing. Establishments providing dental x-
ray laboratory services are classified in Industry 8071.
MEDICAL LABORATORIES (SIC 8071)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
analytic or diagnostic services to the medical profession or to
the patient as prescribed by a physician. Laboratories engaged
in the manufacture of medical or pharmaceutical products are
classified in Manufacturing. Laboratories engaged in commercial
medical research are classified in Industry 8731, and those
engaged in noncommercial medical research are classified in
Industry 8733.
DENTAL LABORATORIES (SIC 8072)
Establishments primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial
teeth, and orthodontic appliances to order for the dental
profession. The manufacture of teeth other than to order is
classified in Manufacturing. Establishments providing dental x-
ray laboratory services are classified in Industry 8071.
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES (SIC 808)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing or
medical care in the home under supervision of a medical doctor.
Establishments of registered or practical nurses engaged in the
independent practice of their profession are classified in
Industry 8049, and nurses' registries are classified in Industry
7361. Establishments primarily engaged in selling health care
products for personal or household consumption are classified in
Retail Trade, and those engaged in renting or leasing products
for health care are classified in Industry 7352.
MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 809)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing kidney or renal
dialysis services.
Establishments primarily engaged in outpatient care of a
specialized nature, such as alcohol and drug treatment, birth
control/family planning, etc., with permanent facilities and with
medical staff to provide diagnosis, treatment, or both for
patients who are ambulatory but do not require inpatient care.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing health and allied
services, n.e.c., such as blood banks, blood donor stations,
childbirth preparation classes, medical photography and art, and
oxygen tent services. Establishments of registered or practical
nurses in independent practice are classified in Industry 8049.
Ambulance services are classified in Transportation, Industry
4119.
KIDNEY DIALYSIS CENTERS (SIC 8092)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing kidney or renal
dialysis services.
SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, N.E.C. (SIC 8093)
Establishments primarily engaged in outpatient care of a
specialized nature, such as alcohol and drug treatment, birth
control/family planning, etc., with permanent facilities and with
medical staff to provide diagnosis, treatment, or both for
patients who are ambulatory but do not require inpatient care.
HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 8099)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing health and allied
services, n.e.c., such as blood banks, blood donor stations,
childbirth preparation classes, medical photography and art, and
oxygen tent services. Establishments of registered or practical
nurses in independent practice are classified in Industry 8049.
Ambulance services are classified in Transportation, Industry
4119.
LEGAL SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 81)
This group includes establishments which are headed by members of
the bar and are engaged in offering legal advice or legal
services. Nonprofit legal services (including legal aid
societies) are classified here. Associations of lawyers formed
solely for the sharing of expenses (including payroll) and not
for the purpose of jointly practicing their profession are also
included. Receipts are not applicable for these associations
since their operations are funded by reimbursements from member
firms, and these funds are not considered operating receipts for
legal services provided. However, their payroll and employment
data are included in statistics presented for this category.
SELECTED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SIC 823, 824, AND 829)
This group includes libraries as well as establishments
furnishing formal courses through correspondence, commercial, and
trade schools. Elementary and secondary schools (Industry 8211);
colleges, universities, and professional schools (Industry 8221);
and junior colleges and technical institutes (Industry 8222) are
out of scope of the census.
LIBRARIES (SIC 823)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing library services,
including the circulation of books and other materials for
reading, study, and reference.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS (SIC 824)
Establishments primarily engaged in offering training in data
processing (including data keying), computer programming, and in
computer and peripheral equipment operation, maintenance, and
repair.
Establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in business
machine operation, office procedures, and secretarial and
stenographic skills.
Establishments primarily engaged in offering specialized
vocational courses, not elsewhere classified, but not academic
training. This industry includes apprentice training, aviation
schools, commercial art schools, and practical nursing schools.
Schools for the instruction of beauticians are classified in
Industry 7231, and barber schools are classified in Industry
7241. Establishments primarily engaged in offering educational
courses by mail are included here.
DATA PROCESSING SCHOOLS (SIC 8243)
Establishments primarily engaged in offering training in data
processing (including data keying), computer programming, and in
computer and peripheral equipment operation, maintenance, and
repair.
BUSINESS AND SECRETARIAL SCHOOLS (SIC 8244)
Establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in business
machine operation, office procedures, and secretarial and
stenographic skills.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, N.E.C. (SIC 8249)
Establishments primarily engaged in offering specialized
vocational courses, not elsewhere classified, but not academic
training. This industry includes apprentice training, aviation
schools, commercial art schools, and practical nursing schools.
Schools for the instruction of beauticians are classified in
Industry 7231, and barber schools are classified in Industry
7241. Establishments primarily engaged in offering educational
courses by mail are included here.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 829)
Establishments primarily engaged in offering specialized
educational courses and services, not elsewhere classified, such
as music schools, drama schools, language schools, student
exchange programs, and civil service and other short-term
examination preparatory schools. Vocational counseling
(excluding rehabilitation) is also included here. Educational
testing is included in Industry 8748. Establishments primarily
engaged in operating dance schools are classified in Industry
7911; those providing rehabilitation counseling are classified in
Industry 8331; and those providing sports instruction in Industry
7999.
SOCIAL SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 83)
This group includes establishments providing social services and
rehabilitation service to those persons with social or personal
problems requiring special services and to the physically
challenged and the disadvantaged. Also included are
organizations soliciting funds to be used directly for these and
related services, as well as community development and planning
agencies. Government offices involved with the delivery of such
services are out of scope of the census.
CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES (SIC 835)
Establishments primarily engaged in care of infants or children,
or in providing prekindergarten education, where medical care or
delinquency correction is not a major element. These
establishments may or may not have substantial educational
programs and may care for older children when they are not in
school. Establishments providing babysitting services are
classified in Industry 7299. Head start centers operating in
conjunction with elementary schools are classified in Industry
8211.
OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES (SIC 832, 833, 836, AND 839)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of a
variety of individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or
referral services, including refugee, disaster, and temporary
relief services.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing training, work
experience, and vocational rehabilitation services for the
unemployed, the underemployed, the physically challenged, and to
persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of
education or experience, skill obsolescence, or personal
characteristics or problems. Included are upgrading and job
development services, skill training, world-of-work orientation,
and vocational rehabilitation counseling. Union apprentice
training schools are classified in Industry 8249.
Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of residential
social and personal care for children, the elderly, and special
categories of persons with some limits on ability for self-care,
but where medical care is not a major element. Included here are
group foster homes; halfway group homes; homes for the retarded,
the elderly, the deaf, and the blind; juvenile correctional
homes; rehabilitation (residential) centers; and children's
boarding homes. Boarding schools providing elementary and
secondary education are classified in Industry 8211.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing social services,
not elsewhere classified, including community improvement, social
change, and neighborhood development. Also included are
organizations primarily engaged in soliciting contributions on
their own account and administering appropriations and allocating
funds among other agencies engaged in social welfare services;
establishments primarily engaged in the prevention of criminal or
antisocial behavior; and regional social service planning
agencies. Establishments which raise funds on a contract basis
are classified in Industry 7389. Civic, social, fraternal, and
political organizations are included in Major Group 86.
Industrial development consulting and planning is classified in
Industry 8748. Philanthropic trusts and foundations which are
not actually engaged in providing social welfare services are
classified in Finance, Industry 6732.
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICES (SIC 832)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of a
variety of individual and family social, counseling, welfare, or
referral services, including refugee, disaster, and temporary
relief services.
JOB TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (SIC 833)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing training, work
experience, and vocational rehabilitation services for the
unemployed, the underemployed, the physically challenged, and to
persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of
education or experience, skill obsolescence, or personal
characteristics or problems. Included are upgrading and job
development services, skill training, world-of-work orientation,
and vocational rehabilitation counseling. Union apprentice
training schools are classified in Industry 8249.
RESIDENTIAL CARE (SIC 836)
Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of residential
social and personal care for children, the elderly, and special
categories of persons with some limits on ability for self-care,
but where medical care is not a major element. Included here are
group foster homes; halfway group homes; homes for the retarded,
the elderly, the deaf, and the blind; juvenile correctional
homes; rehabilitation (residential) centers; and children's
boarding homes. Boarding schools providing elementary and
secondary education are classified in Industry 8211.
SOCIAL SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 839)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing social services,
not elsewhere classified, including community improvement, social
change, and neighborhood development. Also included are
organizations primarily engaged in soliciting contributions on
their own account and administering appropriations and allocating
funds among other agencies engaged in social welfare services;
establishments primarily engaged in the prevention of criminal or
antisocial behavior; and regional social service planning
agencies. Establishments which raise funds on a contract basis
are classified in Industry 7389. Civic, social, fraternal, and
political organizations are included in Major Group 86.
Industrial development consulting and planning is classified in
Industry 8748. Philanthropic trusts and foundations which are
not actually engaged in providing social welfare services are
classified in Finance, Industry 6732.
ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
SERVICES (SIC MAJOR GROUP 87, EXCEPT 8733)
This group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing
engineering, architectural, and surveying services; accounting,
auditing, and bookkeeping services; research, development, and
testing services; and management and public relations services.
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, AND SURVEYING SERVICES (SIC 871)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
engineering services. Establishments primarily providing and
supervising their own engineering staff on temporary contract to
other firms are included here. Establishments providing
engineering, but not supervisory, personnel are classified in
Industry 7363. Photogrammetric engineering services are
classified in Industry 8713.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
architectural services. Landscape architectural services are
classified in Agriculture, Industry 0781. Establishments
primarily engaged in providing graphic arts and related design
services are classified in Industry 7336, and those providing
drafting services are classified in Industry 7389.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional land,
water, and aerial surveying services.
ENGINEERING SERVICES (SIC 8711)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
engineering services. Establishments primarily providing and
supervising their own engineering staff on temporary contract to
other firms are included here. Establishments providing
engineering, but not supervisory, personnel are classified in
Industry 7363. Photogrammetric engineering services are
classified in Industry 8713.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (SIC 8712)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional
architectural services. Landscape architectural services are
classified in Agriculture, Industry 0781. Establishments
primarily engaged in providing graphic arts and related design
services are classified in Industry 7336, and those providing
drafting services are classified in Industry 7389.
SURVEYING SERVICES (SIC 8713)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional land,
water, and aerial surveying services.
ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES (SIC 872)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing accounting,
bookkeeping, and related auditing services. These establishments
may use data processing and tabulating techniques as part of
providing their services. However, establishments primarily
engaged in providing data processing and tabulating services are
classified in Industry 7374. Establishments providing income tax
return preparation services, without also furnishing accounting,
auditing, or bookkeeping services, are classified in Industry
7291.
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING SERVICES (EXCEPT NONCOMMERCIAL
RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS) (SIC 873, EX 8733)
Establishments primarily engaged in physical and biological
research and development on a contract or fee basis.
Noncommercial research establishments (funded by endowments,
grants, or contributions) are classified in Industry 8733.
Separate establishments of aircraft, guided missile, or
spacecraft manufacturers primarily engaged in research and
development on these products are classified in Manufacturing,
Major Group 37.
Establishments primarily engaged in performing business,
marketing, opinion, and other economic, sociological, and
educational research on a contract or fee basis. Noncommercial
research establishments (funded by endowments, grants, or
contributions) are classified in Industry 8733.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services.
Establishments performing clinical laboratory testing for the
medical profession are classified in Industry 8071.
COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (SIC 8731)
Establishments primarily engaged in physical and biological
research and development on a contract or fee basis.
Noncommercial research establishments (funded by endowments,
grants, or contributions) are classified in Industry 8733.
Separate establishments of aircraft, guided missile, or
spacecraft manufacturers primarily engaged in research and
development on these products are classified in Manufacturing,
Major Group 37.
COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL RESEARCH (SIC 8731 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in physical research and
development on a fee or contract (commercial) basis. Research
and development of computer and related technology (hardware) is
included here. Nonprofit and/or tax-exempt research and
development laboratories primarily providing these services on a
fee or contract basis are classified here.
COMMERCIAL MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (SIC 8731 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in medical and biological
research and development on a fee or contract (commercial) basis.
Nonprofit and/or tax-exempt research and development laboratories
primarily providing these services on a fee or contract basis are
classified here.
COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC, SOCIOLOGICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (SIC
8732)
Establishments primarily engaged in performing business,
marketing, opinion, and other economic, sociological, and
educational research on a contract or fee basis. Noncommercial
research establishments (funded by endowments, grants, or
contributions) are classified in Industry 8733.
TESTING LABORATORIES (SIC 8734)
Establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services.
Establishments performing clinical laboratory testing for the
medical profession are classified in Industry 8071.
MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES (SIC 874)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing general or
specialized management services on a day to day basis and on a
contract or fee basis. Establishments classified here do not
provide operating staff. Management and operation of a business,
where operating staff as well as management is provided, is
classified according to the activity of the establishment
managed. Construction management services are classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing operating counsel
and assistance to managements of private, nonprofit, and public
organizations. These establishments generally perform a variety
of activities, such as strategic and organizational planning;
financial planning and budgeting; marketing objectives and
policies planning; information systems planning, evaluation, and
selection; human resources policies and practices planning; and
production scheduling and control planning.
Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of materials,
written or spoken, which are designed to promote the interests of
their clients by attempting to influence the general public or
other groups.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing personnel to
perform a range of services in support of the operations of other
establishments, or those engaged in providing a number of
different continuing services, on a contract or fee basis, within
other establishments. Establishments which provide management
and staff to operate a business are classified according to the
type of activity of the business. Establishments primarily
providing one specialized service are classified in the
specialized industry. Establishments primarily supplying
temporary or continuing help (except agricultural) are classified
in Industry 7363. Establishments which provide management
services only (except agricultural) are classified in Industry
8741. Computer facilities management is classified in Industry
7376.
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business
consulting services, not elsewhere classified, on a contract or
fee basis. Included are agricultural, economic, educational, and
systems engineering consultants as well as city planners and
testing services (educational or personnel).
MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SIC 8741)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing general or
specialized management services on a day to day basis and on a
contract or fee basis. Establishments classified here do not
provide operating staff. Management and operation of a business,
where operating staff as well as management is provided, is
classified according to the activity of the establishment
managed. Construction management services are classified here.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES (SIC 8742)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing operating counsel
and assistance to managements of private, nonprofit, and public
organizations. These establishments generally perform a variety
of activities, such as strategic and organizational planning;
financial planning and budgeting; marketing objectives and
policies planning; information systems planning, evaluation, and
selection; human resources policies and practices planning; and
production scheduling and control planning.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES (SIC 8743)
Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of materials,
written or spoken, which are designed to promote the interests of
their clients by attempting to influence the general public or
other groups.
FACILITIES SUPPORT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SIC 8744)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing personnel to
perform a range of services in support of the operations of other
establishments, or those engaged in providing a number of
different continuing services, on a contract or fee basis, within
other establishments. Establishments which provide management
and staff to operate a business are classified according to the
type of activity of the business. Establishments primarily
providing one specialized service are classified in the
specialized industry. Establishments primarily supplying
temporary or continuing help (except agricultural) are classified
in Industry 7363. Establishments which provide management
services only (except agricultural) are classified in Industry
8741. Computer facilities management is classified in Industry
7376.
BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 8748)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing business
consulting services, not elsewhere classified, on a contract or
fee basis. Included are agricultural, economic, educational, and
systems engineering consultants as well as city planners and
testing services (educational or personnel).
SERVICES, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED (SIC MAJOR GROUP 89)
Establishments primarily providing services, not elsewhere
classified, such as artists (excluding commercial and medical
artists), authors, scientific consultants (working on their own
account), inventors, lecturers, music arrangers, newspaper
columnists, radio commentators, song writers, weather
forecasters, and writers. There is evidence that among small
employer establishments (for which kind-of-business information
is obtained from administrative records), many service
establishments are classified incorrectly in this industry
because there is insufficient information to determine the
correct kind-of-business classification. Therefore, the
published data probably overstate the number of establishments
and level of activity for this category.
SCIENTIFIC AND RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES, EXCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL
(SIC 8999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing scientific or
related consulting on a contract or fee basis.
OTHER SERVICES (SIC 8999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in environmental consulting on a
contract or fee basis.
Establishments primarily engaged in writing books and articles;
composing music; painting; sculpturing; and in similar creative
arts-related activities.
Establishments primarily providing services not elsewhere
classified, such as lecturers, radio commentators, editors, and
inventors working on their own account.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING (SIC 8999 PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in environmental consulting on a
contract or fee basis.
AUTHORS, COMPOSERS, AND OTHER ARTS-RELATED SERVICES (SIC 8999
PT.)
Establishments primarily engaged in writing books and articles;
composing music; painting; sculpturing; and in similar creative
arts-related activities.
OTHER SERVICES, N.E.C. (SIC 8999 PT.)
Establishments primarily providing services not elsewhere
classified, such as lecturers, radio commentators, editors, and
inventors working on their own account.
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Go to a description of the census of service industries.
Revised 11/21/96