7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, and for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Tasks include - (a) examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required; (b) measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems; (c) installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools; (d) laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes; (e) inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Drain technician - Gas fitter - Pipe fitter - Pipe layer - Plumber - Ventilation pipe fitter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics - 7127 Notes Installers of metal drains, gutters and ducts are classified in Unit Group 7126: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Workers who make sheet metal products for adaptation and installation plumbers are classified in Unit Group 7213: Sheet Metal Workers.
Where 7126 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>71 Building and Related Trades Workers (excluding Electricians)
- >>>712 Building Finishers and Related Trades Workers
- >>>>7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
- >>>>7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
7126 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 02ff199e-38b3-45fd-b659-68846cfeeb92broadsprinkler fitter
- 094b9f9b-7e89-4f34-adbb-fbaf7246f7a4broadwater network operative
- 0f898624-9b89-41ba-adcf-9360ade85a62broadwater conservation technician
- 3df28a39-9bfe-4e36-b394-a189ef967a74broadbathroom fitter
- 461959ed-6a80-4c33-a75e-26aaeb52a5a7broaddrain technician
- 534d18fe-eae4-4a02-af4d-f78e92faa5d5broadirrigation technician
- 6f74ebc4-ab7e-42a8-ad94-921f3d0ef0c6broadsewerage network operative
- 7259dc48-004a-4ceb-aa4e-5bbd548c2397broadheating technician
- 73d77554-2016-46fa-ac3d-44a02e8d1a89broadsewer construction worker
- 75f4c7aa-019f-4545-9ce1-2d163fe78580broadpipeline maintenance worker
Other ISCO-08 codes under 7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 7126?
- ISCO-08 7126 is "Plumbers and Pipe Fitters". Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, and for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Tasks include - (a) examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required; (b) measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems; (c) installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools; (d) laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes; (e) inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Drain technician - Gas fitter - Pipe fitter - Pipe layer - Plumber - Ventilation pipe fitter Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics - 7127 Notes Installers of metal drains, gutters and ducts are classified in Unit Group 7126: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Workers who make sheet metal products for adaptation and installation plumbers are classified in Unit Group 7213: Sheet Metal Workers.
- How does ISCO-08 7126 map to other classification systems?
- 7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (02ff199e-38b3-45fd-b659-68846cfeeb92, 094b9f9b-7e89-4f34-adbb-fbaf7246f7a4, 0f898624-9b89-41ba-adcf-9360ade85a62, +11 more); SOC 2018 (47-2151, 47-2152). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 7126?
- 7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters sits under 7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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