532310 — General Rental Centers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment. Establishments in this industry typically operate from conveniently located facilities where they maintain inventories of goods and equipment that they rent for short periods of time. The type of equipment that establishments in this industry provide often includes, but is not limited to: audio visual equipment, contractors' and builders' tools and equipment, home repair tools, lawn and garden equipment, moving equipment and supplies, and party and banquet equipment and supplies.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Renting trucks and trailers without drivers--are classified in Industry 532120, Truck, Utility Trailer, and
- RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing;
- Renting party and banquet equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 532289, All Other Consumer Goods
- Rental;
- Renting consumer electronics and appliances--are classified in Industry 532210, Consumer Electronics and
- Appliances Rental;
- Renting heavy construction equipment without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry 532412,
- Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing; and
- Renting specialized types of commercial and industrial equipment, such as garden tractors or public address
- systems--are classified in Industry 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment
- Rental and Leasing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 532310 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | General Rental Centers |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 2,725 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 532310 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 53 → 532 → 5323 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7359 - Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC (via SIC1987:7359→NAICS1997:53231→2002:532310→2007:532310→2012:532310→2017:532310→2022:532310)
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 W078 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Recreational and Athletic Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 532310:
- Sector 53 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5323
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 532310 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 532310 is 'General Rental Centers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 53 (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 532310?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 532310 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 532310?
NAICS code 532310 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7359 - Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC.