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Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
NAICS 326191 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing plastics or fiberglass plumbing fixtures. Examples of products made by these establishments are plastics or fiberglass bathtubs, hot tubs, portable toilets, and shower stalls.
Start the review with product liability.
For Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, the saved research highlights product liability, workers' compensation, commercial property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What manufacturing processes are used — injection molding, fiberglass layup, thermoforming, or a combination?
- What chemicals or resins are stored or used on-site, and what ventilation and fire-suppression systems are in place?
- What are the primary distribution channels — residential builders, commercial contractors, retail, export?
- What is the value of production molds and tooling, and how are they currently scheduled on the property policy?
- Any prior product liability claims involving installed fixtures, particularly water damage or structural failure?
- For Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior product liability losses involving water intrusion, structural failure, or property damage claims?
- For Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about on-site spray application of resins, gelcoats, or solvents without documented ventilation and fire-suppression controls?
- For Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about distribution into export or international markets, which may complicate products liability coverage?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Assembling plastics components into plumbing fixture fittings, such as faucets: 332913 — Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plastics pipe and pipe fittings: 326122 — Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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These establishments manufacture bathtubs, shower stalls, hot tubs, portable toilets, and related plumbing fixtures using plastics or fiberglass materials through processes such as injection molding, thermoforming, and fiberglass layup with resin and gelcoat application. Finished products are typically sold to distributors, plumbing supply houses, retailers, or directly to contractors and builders. Raw material storage, production, finishing, and warehouse operations generally occur within a single plant or campus.
Questions to investigate
- What manufacturing processes are used — injection molding, fiberglass layup, thermoforming, or a combination?
- What chemicals or resins are stored or used on-site, and what ventilation and fire-suppression systems are in place?
- What are the primary distribution channels — residential builders, commercial contractors, retail, export?
- What is the value of production molds and tooling, and how are they currently scheduled on the property policy?
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.