SIC 1721 — Painting and Paper Hanging
Description & Classification
SIC code 1721 representing 'Painting and Paper Hanging' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (via SIC1987:1721→NAICS1997:23521→2002:237310→2007:237310→2012:237310→2017:237310→2022:237310)
- NAICS 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (via SIC1987:1721→NAICS1997:23521→2002:238320→2007:238320→2012:238320→2017:238320→2022:238320)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 1721 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Painting and Paper Hanging |
| Division | Division C: Construction |
| Major Group | Major Group 17: Construction - Special Trade Contractors |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 1721:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 17 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 17
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 1721 represent?
SIC 1721 is 'Painting and Paper Hanging', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 17: Construction - Special Trade Contractors (Division C: Construction); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 1721?
SIC code 1721 maps to modern NAICS codes: 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors.