Census NAICS Includes On-Site Modular Home Assembly: A Classification Guide for Contractors
Classification Detail
What activity does NAICS 236115 include?
Direct answer: The Census detail includes single-family housing construction and on-site assembly of modular or prefabricated houses.
Verify wording on the official NAICS page.
What NAICS Does Not Do
Does a NAICS code prove product approval?
Direct answer: No. NAICS classifies economic activity; it does not replace building-code approval, contractor licensing, product certification or tax advice.
Scope Separation
How should a modular contract divide factory and site work?
Direct answer: Separate module manufacture, transport, crane placement, structural connections, weather sealing, utilities and finishes. Each activity may involve a different responsible company and classification.
Bid Documentation
What should contractors state?
Direct answer: Describe the actual work performed, project location, licensing basis and subcontracted scopes. Avoid selecting a code only because its description contains the word modular.
For building-level coordination, the International Building Code overview provides useful context, but the project must follow the locally adopted rules.
Related ZH-ENG Modular Building Support
What should a project inquiry include?
Direct answer: State the destination, occupancy, room schedule, climate, design loads, utilities, transport limits, installation split and approval route. Buyers can review ZH-ENG modular building solutions before confirming the project configuration.