Key facts
Code summary
Code 55
Official title Accommodation
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Division 55 - Accommodation
PSIC Division 55 covers Accommodation. Child codes include Short term accommodation activities and Other accommodation. It is the shortlist layer for broad activities that still need to be narrowed toward a practical...
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Practical summary
Division 55 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under I Accommodation and Food Service Activities. This division collects tightly related groups, with child examples such as Short term accommodation activities and Other accommodation. It is the main bridge between a broad sector label and the more precise groups below it.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This division is used when the first pass is too broad and the work needs to be split into groups such as Short term accommodation activities and Other accommodation. It helps with registration wording, sector analytics and review of near-miss options.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this division as the first narrowing step. Compare child groups such as Short term accommodation activities and Other accommodation and move to the group that best matches the real activity, not the marketing description.
Official note
Source-backed description
This division includes the provision of short- stay accommodation for visitors and other travelers. Also included is the provision of longer-term accommodation for students, workers and similar individuals. Some units may provide only accommodation while others provide a combination of accommodation, meals and/or recreational facilities. This division excludes activities related to the provision of long-term primary residences in facilities, such as apartments typically leased on a monthly or annual basis classified in Real Estate (Section L).
FAQ
What does PSIC Division 55 cover?
PSIC Division 55 groups the main activity family for Accommodation and acts as the first narrowing step below the section level.
How do I compare Division 55 with nearby divisions?
Read the child groups side by side and compare the exact operational wording. The closest neighboring options are 56 Food and Beverage Service Activities.
Why does Division 55 matter for filing?
It is the level that helps you narrow a broad section into the right group before you reach a class or subclass decision.