561720 — Janitorial Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, interiors of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships), and/or windows.
Illustrative Examples
- Custodial services
- Service station cleaning and degreasing services
- Housekeeping (i.e., cleaning) services
- Washroom sanitation services
- Maid (i.e., cleaning) services
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561720 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Janitorial Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $22,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 561720 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5617 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services (via SIC1987:4581→NAICS1997:56172→2002:561720→2007:561720→2012:561720→2017:561720→2022:561720)
- SIC 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services (via SIC1987:7342→NAICS1997:56172→2002:561720→2007:561720→2012:561720→2017:561720→2022:561720)
- SIC 7349 - Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7349→NAICS1997:56172→2002:561720→2007:561720→2012:561720→2017:561720→2022:561720)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561720:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5617
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 561720 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 561720 is 'Janitorial Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $22,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561720?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 561720 is $22,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 561720?
NAICS code 561720 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services, 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services, 7349 - Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, NEC.