NAICS Code for Fire Protection Company
The NAICS code for a fire protection company is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Fire sprinkler installation and waterless fire suppression installation are listed under 238220, the plumbing and HVAC contractor code. Fire protection splits several ways: alarm installation only is 238210, alarm monitoring is 561621, and extinguisher service is 811310. Pick the code that matches most of your revenue and register the others you also do.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 238220 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | You install fire alarm systems only. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | You sell fire alarms combined with installation, repair or monitoring. | $25 million or less in receipts |
| 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | You repair and maintain fire extinguishers without installation. | $12.5 million or less in receipts |
| 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | You test or inspect waterless suppression systems without selling, servicing or installing them. | $19.5 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for an HVAC company (also 238220)
- NAICS code for a plumbing business (also 238220)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a fire protection company?
The NAICS code for a fire protection company is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Fire sprinkler installation and waterless fire suppression installation are listed under 238220, the plumbing and HVAC contractor code. Fire protection splits several ways: alarm installation only is 238210, alarm monitoring is 561621, and extinguisher service is 811310. Pick the code that matches most of your revenue and register the others you also do.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238220?
A business counts as small under NAICS 238220 with $19 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.