This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing space for self-storage. These establishments provide secure space (i.e., rooms, compartments, lockers, containers, or outdoor space) where clients can store and retrieve their goods.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Operating public and contract general merchandise warehousing and storage facilities--are classified in Industry 493110, General Warehousing and Storage; and

Operating coin-operated lockers--are classified in Industry 812990, All Other Personal Services.

For the 2007 Economic Census, the 2007 Survey of Business Owners, and the 2007 Economic Census of Island Areas, real estate investment trusts (REITS) are included in Industry Group 5311, Lessors of Real Estate, based on primary type of real estate property leased. However, for the 2002 Economic Census, the 2002 Survey of Business Owners, and the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas, the equity REITs were classified in Subsector 525, Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles.