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* explanatory notes - sections E and F
 

UK SIC 1992:
EXPLANATORY NOTES

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SECTION E ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER SUPPLY

40 ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND HOT WATER SUPPLY

40.1 Production and distribution of electricity

40.10 Production and distribution of electricity
40.10/1 Electricity generation

This subclass includes:
- generation of electricity by all means including thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, gas turbine, diesel and renewables (including generation by industrial, transport, etc. undertakings), where separately identifiable.

40.10/2 Electricity transmission, distribution and supply

This subclass includes:
- transmission, distribution and supply of electricity

This subclass excludes:
- retailing of appliances in electricity showrooms cf. 52.45


40.2 Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains

40.20 Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains

This class includes:
- transportation, distribution and supply of gaseous fuels of all kinds through a system of mains
- manufacture of gaseous fuels with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other processes from gases of various types
- production of gas for the purpose of gas supply by carbonation of coal, from by-products of agriculture or from waste

This class excludes:
- operation of coke ovens cf. 23.10
- manufacture of refined petroleum products cf. 23.20
- manufacture of technical gases cf. 24.11
- retailing of appliances in gas showrooms cf. 52.44
- transportation of gases by pipelines (other than mains) cf. 60.30


40.3 Steam and hot water supply

40.30 Steam and hot water supply

This class includes:
- production, collection and distribution of steam and hot water for heating, power and other purposes

This class also includes:
- production and distribution of chilled water for cooling purposes

41 COLLECTION, PURIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER

41.0 Collection, purification and distribution of water

41.00 Collection, purification and distribution of water

This class includes:
- collection, purification and distribution of water
- desalting of sea water to produce water as the principal product of interest

This class excludes:
- irrigation system operation for agricultural purposes cf. 01.41
- treatment of waste water solely in order to prevent pollution cf. 90.00


SECTION F CONSTRUCTION

45 CONSTRUCTION

This division includes:
- new construction, restoration and ordinary repair

45.1 Site preparation

45.11 Demolition and wrecking of buildings; earth moving

This class includes:
- demolition or wrecking of buildings and other structures
- clearing of building sites
- earthmoving: excavation, landfill, levelling and grading of construction sites, trench digging, rock removal, blasting, etc.
- site preparation for mining: overburden removal and other development and preparation of mineral properties and sites

This class also includes:
- building site drainage
- drainage of agricultural or forestry land

45.12 Test drilling and boring

This class includes:
- test drilling, test boring and core sampling for construction, geophysical, geological or any other similar purpose

This class excludes:
- drilling of production oil or gas wells cf. 11.20
- test drilling and boring incidental to petroleum and gas extraction cf. 11.20
- shaft sinking cf. 45.25
- water well drilling cf. 45.25
- oil and gas field exploration, geophysical, geological and seismic surveying cf. 74.20/6


45.2 Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering

45.21 General construction of buildings and civil engineering works
45.21/1 Construction of commercial buildings

This subclass includes:
- assembly and erection of prefabricated commercial buildings on the site

This subclass excludes:
- erection of complete prefabricated constructions from self- manufactured parts not of concrete cf. divisions 20, 26 and 28
- construction work other than of buildings for stadiums, swimming pools, gymnasiums, tennis courts, golf courses and other sports installations cf. 45.23
- building installation cf. 45.3
- building completion cf. 45.4
- architectural and engineering activities cf. 74.20
- project management for construction cf. 74.20


45.21/2 Construction of domestic buildings

This subclass also includes:
- assembly and erection of prefabricated domestic buildings on the site

This subclass excludes:
- erection of complete prefabricated constructions from self-manufactured parts not of concrete cf. Divisions 20, 26 and 28
- building installations cf. 45.3
- building completion cf. 45.4
- architectural and engineering activities cf. 74.20
- project management for construction cf. 74.20


45.21/3 Construction of civil engineering constructions

This subclass includes:
- construction of civil engineering constructions:
. bridges, including those for elevated highways, viaducts, tunnels and subways
. long distance pipelines, communication and power lines
. urban pipelines, urban communication and power lines; ancillary urban work
- assembly and erection of prefabricated civil engineering constructions on the site

This subclass excludes:
- service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction cf. 11.20
- erection of complete prefabricated constructions from self-manufactured parts not of concrete cf. Divisions 20, 26 and 28
- architectural and engineering activities cf. 74.20
- project management for construction cf. 74.20


45.22 Erection of roof covering and frames

This class includes:
- erection of roofs
- roof covering
- waterproofing

45.23 Construction of highways, roads, airfields and sport facilities

This class includes:
- construction of highways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways
- construction of railways
- construction of airfield runways
- construction work other than of buildings for stadiums, swimming pools, gymnasiums, tennis courts, golf courses and other sports installations
- painting of markings on road surfaces and parking lots

This class excludes:
- preliminary earth moving cf. 45.11


45.24 Construction of water projects

This class includes:
- construction of:
. waterways, harbour and river works, pleasure ports (marinas), locks, etc.
. dams and dykes
- dredging
- sub-surface work

45.25 Other construction work involving special trades

This class includes:
- construction activities specialising in one aspect common to different kinds of structures, requiring specialised skills or equipment:
. construction of foundations, including pile driving
. water well drilling and construction, shaft sinking
. erection of not self-manufactured steel elements
. steel bending
. brick laying and stone setting
. scaffolds and work platform erecting and dismantling, including renting of scaffolds and work platforms
. erection of chimneys and industrial ovens

This class excludes:
- renting of scaffolds without erection and dismantling cf. 71.32


45.3 Building installation

45.31 Installation of electrical wiring and fittings

This class includes:
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of:
. electrical wiring and fittings
. telecommunication systems
. electrical heating systems
. lifts and escalators
. fire alarms
. burglar alarm systems
. residential antennas and aerials
. lightning conductors, etc.

45.32 Insulation work activities

This class includes:
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of thermal, sound or vibration insulation

This class excludes:
- waterproofing cf. 45.22


45.33 Plumbing

This class includes:
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of:
. plumbing and sanitary equipment
. gas fittings
. heating, ventilation, refrigeration or air conditioning equipment and ducts
. sprinkler systems

This class excludes:
- installation of electrical heating systems cf. 45.31


45.34 Other building installation

This class includes:
- installation of illumination and signalling systems for roads, railways, airports and harbours
- installation in buildings or other construction projects of fittings and fixtures not elsewhere classified

45.4 Building completion

45.41 Plastering

This class includes:
- application in buildings or other construction projects of interior and exterior plaster or stucco including related lathing materials

45.42 Joinery installation

This class includes:
- installation of not self-manufactured doors, windows, door and window frames, fitted kitchens, staircases, shop fittings and the like, of wood or other materials
- interior completion such as ceilings, wooden wall coverings, movable partitions, etc.

This class excludes:
- laying of parquet and other wood floor coverings cf. 45.43


45.43 Floor and wall covering

This class includes:
- laying, tiling, hanging or fitting in buildings or other construction projects of:
. ceramic, concrete or cut stone wall or floor tiles
. parquet and other wood floor coverings
. carpets and linoleum floor coverings including of rubber or plastic
. terrazzo, marble, granite or slate floor or wall coverings
. wallpaper

45.44 Painting and glazing

This class includes:
- interior and exterior painting of buildings
- painting of civil engineering structures
- installation of glass, mirrors, etc.

This class excludes:
- installation of windows cf. 45.42


45.45 Other building completion

This class includes:
- installation of private swimming pools
- steam cleaning, sandblasting and similar activities for building exteriors
- other building completion and finishing work not elsewhere classified

This class excludes:
- interior cleaning of buildings and other structures cf. 74.70


45.5 Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator

45.50 Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operator

This class excludes:
- renting of construction or demolition machinery and equipment without operators cf. 71.32



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