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Other Building Equipment Contractors

NAICS 238290 · United States · 2022 edition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing building equipment (except electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, or ventilation equipment). The repair and maintenance of miscellaneous building equipment is included in this industry. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

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For Other Building Equipment Contractors, the saved research highlights completed operations, employee injuries, premises and ongoing operations liability. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.

Questions to ask

  1. What specific types of equipment does the contractor primarily install — overhead doors, elevators, conveyors, rigging, or other trades?
  2. Is any elevator, escalator, or vertical transportation work performed, even occasionally?
  3. Does the contractor perform ongoing service and maintenance contracts in addition to new installation?
  4. What percentage of work is subcontracted, and does the contractor collect certificates of insurance from subs?
  5. Are any fuel system, gasoline pump, or dispensing equipment installations in scope?
  6. What is the typical project size and duration, and are projects primarily commercial, industrial, or institutional?
  7. Does the contractor work in occupied buildings, hospitals, airports, or other high-exposure environments?
  8. What is the prior claims history, particularly any completed-operations or workers' comp losses?

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Insurance operations research — draft

Contractors in this class install, service, maintain, or repair a broad range of building equipment not covered by plumbing, HVAC, or electrical trades — including elevators, escalators, conveyor systems, overhead and automated doors, lightning protection systems, built-in vacuum systems, machine rigging, millwright work, and service station fuel pump installation. Work is typically performed at commercial, industrial, or institutional client sites, often involving coordination with general contractors, building owners, or facility managers. Projects may range from small one-day installations to multi-week system builds in active facilities.

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This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.

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