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Code summary
Code 80
Official title Security and Investigation Activities
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Division 80 - Security and Investigation Activities
PSIC Division 80 covers Security and Investigation Activities. Child codes include Private security activities, Security systems service activities, and Investigation activities. It is the shortlist layer for broad...
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Practical summary
Division 80 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under N Administrative and Support Service Activities. This division collects tightly related groups, with child examples such as Private security activities, Security systems service activities, and Investigation activities. 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 Private security activities, Security systems service activities, and Investigation activities. 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 Private security activities, Security systems service activities, and Investigation activities and move to the group that best matches the real activity, not the marketing description.
Official note
Source-backed description
This division includes security-related services such as: investigation and detective services; guard and patrol services; picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable items with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit; operation of electronic security alarm systems, such as burglar and fire alarms, where the activity focuses on remote monitoring these systems, but often involves also sale, installation and repair services. If the latter components are provided separate, they are excluded from this division and classified in retail sale, construction etc.
FAQ
What does PSIC Division 80 cover?
PSIC Division 80 groups the main activity family for Security and Investigation Activities and acts as the first narrowing step below the section level.
How do I compare Division 80 with nearby divisions?
Read the child groups side by side and compare the exact operational wording. The closest neighboring options are 77 Rental and Leasing Activities and 78 Employment Activities.
Why does Division 80 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.