Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining one or more of the following: (1) consumer electronic equipment; (2) computers; (3) office machines; (4) communication equipment; and (5) other electronic and precision equipment and instruments, without retailing these products as new. Establishments in this industry repair items, such as microscopes, radar and sonar equipment, televisions, stereos, video recorders, computers, fax machines, photocopying machines, two-way radios, cellular telephones, and other communications equipment, scientific instruments, and medical equipment.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Other Services (except Public Administration) sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the classification system. Establishments in this sector are primarily engaged in activities such as equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing drycleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care (except veterinary) services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services. Private households that engage in employing workers on or about the premises in activities primarily concerned with the operation of the household are included in this sector. Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new equipment and also performing repairs and general maintenance on equipment. These establishments are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 811 | Repair and Maintenance 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Repair and Maintenance subsector restore machinery, equipment, and other products to working order. These establishments also typically provide general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs. The NAICS structure for this subsector brings together most types of repair and maintenance establishments and categorizes them based on production processes (i.e., on the type of repair and maintenance activity performed, and the necessary skills, expertise, and processes that are found in different repair and maintenance establishments). This NAICS classification does not delineate between repair services provided to businesses versus those that serve households. Although some industries primarily serve either businesses or households, separation by class of customer is limited by the fact that many establishments serve both. Establishments repairing computers and consumer electronics products are two examples of such overlap. The Repair and Maintenance subsector does not include all establishments that do repair and maintenance. For example, a substantial amount of repair is done by establishments that also manufacture machinery, equipment, and other goods. These establishments are included in the Manufacturing sector in NAICS. In addition, repair of transportation equipment is often provided by or based at transportation facilities, such as airports and seaports, and these activities are included in the Transportation and Warehousing sector. A particularly unique situation exists with repair of buildings. Plumbing, electrical installation and repair, painting and decorating, and other construction-related establishments are often involved in performing installation or other work on new construction as well as providing repair services on existing structures. While some specialize in repair, it is difficult to distinguish between the two types and all are included in the Construction sector. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery and equipment. These are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing. Also excluded are retail establishments that provide after-sale services and repair. These are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 8112 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Repair and Maintenance subsector restore machinery, equipment, and other products to working order. These establishments also typically provide general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs. The NAICS structure for this subsector brings together most types of repair and maintenance establishments and categorizes them based on production processes (i.e., on the type of repair and maintenance activity performed, and the necessary skills, expertise, and processes that are found in different repair and maintenance establishments). This NAICS classification does not delineate between repair services provided to businesses versus those that serve households. Although some industries primarily serve either businesses or households, separation by class of customer is limited by the fact that many establishments serve both. Establishments repairing computers and consumer electronics products are two examples of such overlap. The Repair and Maintenance subsector does not include all establishments that do repair and maintenance. For example, a substantial amount of repair is done by establishments that also manufacture machinery, equipment, and other goods. These establishments are included in the Manufacturing sector in NAICS. In addition, repair of transportation equipment is often provided by or based at transportation facilities, such as airports and seaports, and these activities are included in the Transportation and Warehousing sector. A particularly unique situation exists with repair of buildings. Plumbing, electrical installation and repair, painting and decorating, and other construction-related establishments are often involved in performing installation or other work on new construction as well as providing repair services on existing structures. While some specialize in repair, it is difficult to distinguish between the two types and all are included in the Construction sector. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery and equipment. These are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing. Also excluded are retail establishments that provide after-sale services and repair. These are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 81121 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 811210. |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining one or more of the following: (1) consumer electronic equipment; (2) computers; (3) office machines; (4) communication equipment; and (5) other electronic and precision equipment and instruments, without retailing these products as new. Establishments in this industry repair items, such as microscopes, radar and sonar equipment, televisions, stereos, video recorders, computers, fax machines, photocopying machines, two-way radios, cellular telephones, and other communications equipment, scientific instruments, and medical equipment. |
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Classification References
- 01Selling, installing, and monitoring home security systems--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths);
- 02Installing alarm systems (e.g., fire, burglar), without selling or monitoring services--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
- 03Retailing new computers, computer peripherals, televisions, and other consumer electronics and also providing repair services--are classified in Industry 449210, Electronics and Appliance Retailers;
- 04Selling wireless communication service plans and cellular telephones, as agents for wireless telecommunications carriers and resellers, and also providing repair services--are classified in U.S. Industry 517122, Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services;
- 05Rewinding armatures and rebuilding electric motors on a factory basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing; and
- 06Factory rebuilding or overhauling of electronic and precision equipment--are classified in the Manufacturing sector by type of equipment.
Index Items
Broadcast equipment repair and maintenance services
Camera repair shops without retailing new cameras
Cellular telephone repair and maintenance services without retailing new cellular telephones
Communication equipment repair and maintenance services
Computer peripheral equipment repair and maintenance, without retailing new computer peripheral equipment
Computer repair and maintenance services, without retailing new computers
Consumer electronics repair and maintenance services without retailing new consumer electronics
Dental equipment repair and maintenance services
Diagnostic imaging equipment repair and maintenance services
Electrical measuring instrument repair and maintenance services
Facsimile machine repair and maintenance services
Fax machine repair and maintenance services
Laboratory instrument repair and maintenance services
Laptop repair and maintenance services, without retailing new laptops
Measuring instrument repair and maintenance services
Medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services
Meteorological instrument repair and maintenance services
Navigational instruments (e.g., radar, sonar) repair and maintenance services
Office machine repair and maintenance services
Optical instrument repair and maintenance services (e.g., microscopes, telescopes)
Photocopying machine repair and maintenance services without retailing new photocopying machines
Photographic equipment repair shops without retailing new photographic equipment
Precision equipment calibration
Public address system repair and maintenance services
Radar and sonar equipment repair and maintenance services
Radio repair and maintenance services without retailing new radios
Radio repair, automotive, without retailing new
Stereo equipment repair shops without retailing new stereo equipment
Surgical instrument repair and maintenance services
Surveying instrument repair and maintenance services
Tablet repair and maintenance services, without retailing new tablets
Telephone equipment repair and maintenance services without retailing new telephone equipment
Television repair services without retailing new televisions
Two-way radio repair and maintenance services
Typewriter repair and maintenance services
Video cassette recorder (VCR) repair services without retailing new video cassette recorders
Weighing equipment (e.g., balance, scales) repair and maintenance services
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 811210.
National Association of Manufacturers
Provides industry data, resources, and advocacy for the broader electronic and precision equipment repair sector.
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Labor Statistics
Offers detailed occupational job outlook and salary data specifically for this NAICS code.
Epic Services
An independent repair company offering specialized maintenance and service for electronic and precision equipment.
