SIC 2491 — Wood Preserving
SIC 2491 is 'Wood Preserving', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 24: Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 321114 (Wood Preservation).
Description & Classification
SIC code 2491 representing 'Wood Preserving' 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 321114 - Wood Preservation (via SIC1987:2491→NAICS1997:321114→2002:321114→2007:321114→2012:321114→2017:321114→2022:321114)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 2491 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Wood Preserving |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 24: Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2491:
- 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 24 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 24
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 2491 represent?
SIC 2491 is 'Wood Preserving', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 24: Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 321114 (Wood Preservation).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 2491?
SIC code 2491 maps to modern NAICS codes: 321114 - Wood Preservation.