MAJOR DIVISIONS,DIVISIONS AND MAJOR GROUPS 1.1. List of major divisions, divisions and major groups
Division Major group Title of category
MAJOR DIVISION 4: ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER SUPPLY
41 Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply
411 Production, collection and distribution of electricity
412 Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
413 Steam and hot water supply
42 420 Collection, purification and distribution of water

1.2. THE DETAILED CLASSIFICATION

The italic headings indicate a logical grouping normally on a level between that of the Division and the Major group and which does not have a code but corresponds to "Division" in the ISIC. In cases where these groupings correspond with major groups, the major group heading is also in italics.

MAJOR DIVISION 4: ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER SUPPLY

Title of category

Division

Major group

Group

Subgroup
ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND HOT WATER SUPPLY 41      
ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND HOT WATER SUPPLY (411, 412 AND 413)        
Production, collection and distribution of electricity   411 4111  
Generation       41111
Distribution of purchased electric energy only       41112
Generation and/or distribution for own use       41113
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains   412 4120 41200
Steam and hot water supply   413 4130 41300
COLLECTION, PURIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER 42 420 4200 42000

1.3. DESCRIPTIONS OF INDUSTRIES

MAJOR DIVISION 4: ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER SUPPLY

DIVISION 41: ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND HOT WATER SUPPLY

     411    4111    Production, collection and distribution of electricity

This group includes the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy for sale to household, industrial and commercial users.

Electricity may be generated conventionally, hydraulically, thermally, geothermally, or by means of solar energy, nuclear energy or tidal energy.

Included are electric power plants which, as ancillary divisions of establishments, generate electricity for use by such establishments.

         41111        Generation

The generation coupled with the transmission and distribution of electric energy for the purpose of selling to consumers and/or redistributors. Establishments distributing their own generated and purchased power are also included in this subgroup.

         41112        Distribution of purchased electric energy only

The distribution of purchased electric energy only for the purpose of selling to consumers and/or redistributors.

         41113        Generation and/or distribution for own use

The generation, transmission and/or distribution of electric power mainly for own use. The type of establishments included consists mainly of establishments of manufacturing and mining firms.

     412    4120    Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains

This group includes the manufacture of gaseous fuels in gasworks. The production of gas by the carbonation of coal or by mixing manufactured gas with natural gas or petroleum or other gases. The distribution of gaseous fuels through a system of mains to household, industrial, commercial or other users.

Exclusions:

The transportation by pipeline of gaseous fuels, on a fee or contract basis, is classified under group 7130 (Transport via pipelines).

The manufacture of industrial gases, including bottled gas and elemental gasses is classified under group 3341 (Manufacture of basic chemicals, except fertilizers and nitrogen compounds).

      413   4130    Steam and hot water supply

This group includes the production, collection and distribution of steam and hot water for heating, power and other purposes.

     420    4200    Collection, purification and distribution of water

This group includes the collection, purification and distribution of water to household, industrial, commercial and other users.

Exclusions:

Irrigation systems operated for agricultural purposes are classified under group 1140 (Agricultural and animal husbandry services, except veterinary activities). The treatment of waste water in order to prevent pollution is classified under group 9400 (Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities).