SIC 52—Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers

Where 52 sits

1. G Retail Trade
2. 52 Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers

Contains 5 narrower codes

• 521 Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers
• 523 Paint, Glass and Wallpaper Stores
• 525 Hardware Stores
• 526 Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores
• 527 Mobile Home Dealers

Description

This major group includes retail establishments primarily engaged in selling lumber and other building materials; paint, glass, and wallpaper; hardware; nursery stock; lawn and garden supplies; and mobile homes.

It includes lumber and other building materials dealers and paint, glass, and wallpaper stores selling to the general public, even if sales to construction contractors account for a larger proportion of total sales. These establishments are known as retail in the trade.

Cross-references for 52

• Establishments primarily selling these products for use exclusively by businesses or to other wholesalers are classified in Wholesale Trade.
• Establishments primarily selling plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment and electrical supplies are classified in Wholesale Trade.

52 in other systems