ISIC Code 812 - Cleaning activities

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Key facts for ISIC 812

Code
812
Level
Group, ISIC Rev. 5
Official title
Cleaning activities
Basis
Primary activity of the establishment

Last updated August 19, 2026

Inclusions

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, ISIC Rev. 5 explanatory notes, August 19, 2026.

This group includes: general, specialised and other cleaning activities. The difference between them is not based on the type of customers served, but on the type of cleaning. This group includes the activities of general interior cleaning of all types of buildings, exterior cleaning of buildings, specialised cleaning activities for buildings or other specialised cleaning activities, cleaning of industrial machinery, cleaning of the inside of road and sea tankers, disinfecting and extermination activities for buildings and industrial machinery, bottle cleaning, street sweeping, snow and ice removal.

Exclusions

Activities the United Nations places in another code.

  • Agricultural pest control, see ISIC 0161
  • Carpet and rug shampooing, drapery and curtain cleaning, see ISIC 9610

Where ISIC 812 sits in the hierarchy

Section O Administrative and support service activities Division Direct parent 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities
Group Current 812 Cleaning activities

Classes within ISIC 812

2 official classes

Select the one that best matches the establishment's primary activity.

Other groups in this division (2)

Using ISIC 812

ISIC group 812 (Cleaning activities) under ISIC 81 (Services to buildings and landscape activities) contains 2 official classes.

What does ISIC 812 include?

ISIC 812 covers general cleaning of buildings (ISIC 8121) and other cleaning activities (ISIC 8129). The group note for ISIC 812 covers general, specialised and other cleaning activities.

What does ISIC 812 exclude?

ISIC 812 does not include agricultural pest control (ISIC 0161) and carpet and rug shampooing (ISIC 9610).

How is ISIC 812 different from the other groups in division 81?

ISIC 812 covers cleaning activities. Combined facilities support activities sits in ISIC 811. Landscape service activities sits in ISIC 813.

Which NAICS 2022 codes correspond to ISIC 812?

ISIC 812 corresponds to 9 distinct NAICS 2022 codes across its classes, including 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, 488119 Other Airport Operations, 488210 Rail Transportation, 488320 Marine Cargo Handling, 488490 Other Support Activities for Road, and 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services.

What changed for ISIC 812 from Rev. 4?

For ISIC 812, general cleaning (8121) and other cleaning activities (8129) moved out of section N.

Sources for ISIC 812

  • Official classification source United Nations Statistics Division. International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Rev. 5. Explanatory notes, August 19, 2026. United Nations ISIC page

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