444180 — Other Building Material Dealers
Description
This industry comprises establishments (except home centers, paint and wallpaper retailers, and hardware retailers) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Electrical supply retailers
- Kitchen cabinet (except custom) retailers
- Fencing dealers
- Lumber yards, retail
- Floor covering retailers, hardwood or ceramic tile only
- Plumbing supply retailers
- Garage door dealers
- Prefabricated building (except manufactured home) dealers
- Glass (except automotive) retailers
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5032 - Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials (via SIC1987:5032→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5039 - Construction Materials, NEC (via SIC1987:5039→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5063 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies and Construction Materials (via SIC1987:5063→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5074 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:5074→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5211 - Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers (via SIC1987:5211→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5231 - Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores (via SIC1987:5231→NAICS1997:44419→2002:444190→2007:444190→2012:444190→2017:444190→2022:444180)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444180)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:444180)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444180)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L053 — Technical Representation Services: Hardware and Abrasives
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 444180 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 444180 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Building Material Dealers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 444180? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 444180 (Other Building Material Dealers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 444180? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 444180 (Other Building Material Dealers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5032 - Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials, 5039 - Construction Materials, NEC, 5063 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies and Construction Materials, 5074 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies, 5211 - Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers, 5231 - Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 444180:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 444180 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Building Material Dealers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.