What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2224 covers Australian businesses that manufacture roofing components and rainwater systems from sheet metal, specifically excluding aluminium products. These operations typically work with materials like galvanised steel, zincalume, copper, or coated metals to create products for the building and construction industry. The classification applies to manufacturers producing these items as finished goods rather than as part of on-site construction work.
Typical businesses in this class include manufacturers producing custom metal roofing panels for commercial buildings, factories making standardised guttering systems for residential housing, workshops fabricating specialty flashings and ridge caps, operations producing downpipes and rainwater collection systems, and businesses creating ornamental metal roof features from non-aluminium metals. These operations typically involve cutting, bending, forming, and sometimes painting or coating sheet metal into finished roofing products.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under 2224 typically engage in:
- Manufacturing metal guttering systems from materials like steel or copper
- Producing roofing components such as flashings, valleys, and ridge cappings
- Fabricating complete metal roofing systems from sheet metal (excluding aluminium)
- Creating rainwater collection and drainage components including downpipes
- Producing specialised metal roofing accessories and trim pieces
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes aluminium roofing and guttering manufacturing, which falls under ANZSIC 2223 Architectural Aluminium Product Manufacturing. Businesses working primarily with aluminium should use that classification instead.
Related classifications include ANZSIC Group 222 Structural Metal Product Manufacturing for broader context, and manufacturers of complete building frames or structural components might fall under other classes within this group depending on their primary activities.
Practical guidance
When registering your ABN, you'll typically use Business Industry Code (BIC) 22240 which corresponds to this ANZSIC class. This classification affects your business activity statements and helps government agencies understand your industry sector.
Workers' compensation premiums are influenced by this classification, with metal product manufacturing generally carrying moderate to high risk factors due to machinery operation and material handling. Check with your state's WorkCover authority for specific premium rates.
Manufacturing businesses may be eligible for various grants and assistance programs, particularly those focused on capital equipment upgrades, export development, or energy efficiency improvements. The Australian Business Register and business.gov.au provide current information on available programs.
When completing tax returns, maintain clear records separating materials (sheet metal, coatings, fasteners) from labor costs, as this distinction can affect claims for various deductions and credits available to manufacturers.