E	2	FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS				
E01	4	CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES				
E01B	5	PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS (derailing or rerailing blocks on track, track brakes or retarders B61K)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E01C	5	CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR (forming roads or like surfaces by compacting or grading snow or ice E01H)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E01D	5	CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, {ELEVATED ROADWAYS} OR VIADUCTS; ASSEMBLY OF BRIDGES (bridges extending between terminal buildings and aircraft for embarking or disembarking passengers B64F1/305; {tracks for special kinds of railways E01B25/00; culverts E01F5/005})<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E01D24/00 covered by E01D22/00<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E01F	5	ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E01F15/10 covered by E01F15/02<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E01H	5	STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING {OR PREVENTING} FOG IN GENERAL {CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS}(cleaning in general B08B)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E02	4	HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING				
E02B	5	HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING (ship-lifting E02C; dredging E02F)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E02C	5	SHIP-LIFTING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E02D	5	FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES {(tunnels, tunnelling, mining E21)}<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>This subclass covers underground structures made by foundation engineering, i.e. involving disturbance of the ground surface. <br>This subclass does not cover underground spaces, made by underground mining methods only, i.e. not involving disturbance of the ground surface, which are covered by subclass E21D.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E02D29/09 covered by E02D29/06<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E02F	5	DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C49/00)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>This subclass covers : <br>primarily equipment for excavating or loosening earth or for moving loose earth; <br>equipment for working similarly on other materials and similar equipment for loading or unloading materials<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E02F3/39 covered by E02F3/286, E02F3/306, E02F3/3402E02F3/85 covered by E02F3/841, E02F3/842, E02F3/844, E02F3/845, E02F3/847<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E03	4	WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE				
E03B	5	INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER (drilling wells, obtaining fluids in general from wells E21B; pipe-line systems in general F17D)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E03C	5	DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E03D	5	WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E03F	5	SEWERS; CESSPOOLS<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04	4	BUILDING				
E04B	5	GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001})<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>This subclass covers working methods used in constructing new buildings and analogous working methods on existing buildings. Other working methods on existing buildings, except those for insulating, are classified in group E04G23/00.<br>In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:<br>"ceiling" includes all the finishing material concealing the underside of the loadcarrying ceiling structure or roof structure.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04B1/682 covered by E04B1/68E04B1/684 covered by E04B1/68E04B1/686 covered by E04B1/68<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04C	5	STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04D	5	ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated: <br>"roof coverings" includes any similar kind of watertight covering against rain, snow, hail, or the like, for other parts of buildings<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>  The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:<br>E04D3/3645 covered by E04D3/363E04D3/367 covered by E04D3/364E04D13/18 covered by F24S20/67, H02S20/23<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04F	5	FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04G	5	SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this subclass the word "scaffolding" includes other supports for like purposes <br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04G23/03 covered by E04G23/0266<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E04H	5	BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>This subclass deals primarily with the layout of buildings as a whole, but includes details which are peculiar to types of buildings or buildings for special purposes, specified in the groups. The word "buildings" does not exclude engineering structures and other constructions<br>This subclass provides for canopies in general and for canopies similar in construction to tents. For canopies having special application, see the relevant class, e.g. bed canopies A47C29/00; protecting chairs against the weather A47C7/66; sunshades or awnings for buildings E04F10/00<br>In this subclass, the term "tent" means a tent or canopy having a supporting means, e.g. frame and a flexible cover<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04H4/02 covered by E04H4/0018, E04H4/0075E04H4/04 covered by E04H4/0018, E04H4/0075<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05	4	LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this class, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated : <br>"Wing" is a general term for swingable, slidable, or otherwise  movable doors or windows. This term also includes other movable  structures such as drawers, lids of chests, car boots, or car  bonnets, to which the operating, mounting, latching, or locking  means covered by this class may be applied; <br>"Frame" means any member to which a wing may be held by a  fastening device. It does not include a framework forming part  of the wing, but it may be another wing; <br>"Lock" means primarily a device for releasing or securing any  member, which requires a key or a permutation mechanism for  release. In groups E05B1/00&#160;-&#160;E05B9/00, E05B13/00&#160;-&#160;E05B17/00, E05B39/00&#160;-&#160;E05B47/00, E05B51/00, E05B53/00, E05B63/00 and E05B65/00 however, the term "lock" may include other fastening  devices; <br>"Bolt" means a sliding, pivoted, or otherwise movable member  such as is normally carried by a door to hold it shut by  engagement with a keeper on the frame. It may be operated by  hand directly or through mechanism or by a key; it may be a  latch (see (5) below); <br>"Latch" means a bolt arranged to be moved to the releasing  position against the force of a spring, or some other returning  force, when a wing meets the frame on closing, so that it does  not have to be operated by hand to secure the wing, but only to  open it; <br>"Hasp" means a member hinged to the frame or wing so that it  can be moved towards the face of the wing or frame and secured  thereto, e.g. by a turn-button, by a padlock and staple.				
E05B	5	LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>Operating or controlling of locks for vehicle wings are classified in groups E05B77/00 - E05B81/00.<br>Knobs, handles or press buttons for locks of vehicle wings are classified in E05B79/00 - E05B85/00.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E05B1/02 covered by E05B1/00E05B5/02 covered by E05B5/003E05B5/04 covered by E05B5/003E05B9/06 covered by E05B9/00 - E05B9/048E05B13/02 covered by E05B11/00, E05B15/08 and E05B17/14E05B13/06 covered by E05B11/00, E05B15/08 and E05B17/14E05B13/08 covered by E05B13/00E05B15/12 covered by E05B17/2007E05B17/02 covered by E05C7/02E05B19/02 covered by E05B19/00E05B19/06 covered by E05B19/00E05B19/08 covered by E05B19/0017, E05B19/14, E05B35/003 and E05B35/14E05B19/10 covered by E05B19/04E05B19/12 covered by E05B35/003E05B19/16 covered by E05B35/007, E05B27/0028 and E05B29/0006E05B21/02- covered by E05B21/00E05B21/04 covered by E05B21/00E05B25/00-E05B25/10 covered by E05B21/00 and E05B23/00E05B27/04-E05B27/06 covered by E05B27/0003 - E05B27/0096E05B29/02-E05B29/14 covered by E05B29/0006 - E05B29/0093E05B35/04 covered by E05B35/00E05B37/06 covered by E05B37/04 and E05B67/00E05B37/18 covered by E05B37/16 and E05B67/00E05B37/22 covered by E05B37/20 and E05B67/00E05B45/14 covered by E05B45/06E05B47/04 covered by E05B47/02E05B47/08 covered by E05B47/06 and E05B15/101E05B49/02-E05B49/04 covered by G07C9/00E05B55/02 covered by E05B55/00E05B55/04 covered by E05B55/00 and E05B13/00E05B55/08 covered by E05B55/06E05B55/10 covered by E05B55/06E05B55/14-E05B55/16 covered by E05B55/00E05B59/02 - E05B59/04 covered by E05B59/00E05B59/06 covered by E05B15/102E05B65/04 covered by E05C7/02E05B67/12 covered by E05B67/10E05B67/16 covered by E05B67/14E05B67/20 covered by E05B67/18E05B67/30 covered by E05B67/28E05B67/34 covered by E05B67/32E05B71/02 covered by E05B71/00 and E05B37/00<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05C	5	BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this subclass only the movement essential for securing the wing is considered, e.g. a sliding bolt which is rotated on its axis to prevent its withdrawal is classified as having only a sliding movement.<br>Attention is drawn to the definition following the title of class E05.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E05C3/32 covered by E05C3/30E05C17/06 covered by E05C17/04E05C17/10 covered by E05C17/04E05C21/02 covered by E05C21/00<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05D	5	HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS (pivotal connections in general F16C11/00)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05F	5	DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br> In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: <br>"closer" or "opener" includes devices for assisting wing-movement or for wing-counterbalancing.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05G	5	SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS ({devices to prevent theft of bags, trunks or baskets A45C13/18;} alarm arrangements per seG08B)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: <br>"bank" is a building or portion of a building devoted to the safekeeping or exchange of valuables between the "bank" and its customers; <br>"bank protection device" is a mechanism in or on a bank for protecting the valuables or repelling attacks by stealth or force.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E05Y	5	INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D&#160;AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF				
E06	4	DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS				
E06B	5	FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00)<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br> This subclass does not cover combinations of wings or frames with operating, mounting, latching or locking means of the type found in class E05, which are covered by the relevant subclasses of class E05, except such as are covered by groups E06B7/086, E06B9/00, or E06B11/02 of this subclass. <br> In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meanings indicated: <br>"wing" means a swingable, slidable or otherwise movable member such as a door or window, for closing an opening; <br>"wing frame" means the peripheral edge or edges which define the outer border of the wing. <br>For vehicle door or window arrangements, attention is drawn to Note (1) following the title of subclass B60J.<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E06B11/06 covered by E05B65/0007<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E06C	5	LADDERS (E04F11/00 takes precedence; step-stools A47C12/00; adaptation of ladders to use on ships B63B, to use on aircraft B64; scaffolding E04G)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E21	4	EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING				
E21B	5	EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E21B7/08 covered by E21B7/06E21B43/22 covered by C09K8/58<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E21C	5	MINING OR QUARRYING<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>This subclass covers methods or apparatus specific to mining or quarrying<br>This subclass does not cover, even though they may be disclosed only for mining or quarrying, drill bits, bore reamers, core taking devices, drilling pipes or rods, handling, racking or connecting arrangements for drilling pipes or rods, counterboring or enlarging drilled holes, flame drilling, or other drilling apparatus, which are covered by subclass E21B<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E21D	5	SHAFTS; TUNNELS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS (soil-conditioning or soil-stabilising materials C09K17/00; drilling or cutting machines for mining or quarrying E21C; safety devices, transport, rescue, ventilation or drainage E21F)<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br>The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E21D13/02 covered by E21D13/00E21D13/04 covered by E21D13/00E21D15/582 covered by E21D15/58E21D15/59 covered by E21D15/44, E21D15/58E21D17/022 covered by E21D17/02E21D17/05 covered by E21D17/0206, E21D17/04E21D17/054 covered by E21D17/04E21D19/06 covered by E21D19/02, E21D19/04<br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E21F	5	SAFETY DEVICES, TRANSPORT, FILLING-UP, RESCUE, VENTILATION, OR DRAINING IN OR OF MINES OR TUNNELS<br><br><u>WARNING</u><br><br>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.				
E99	4	SUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION				
E99Z	5	SUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION<br><br><u>NOTE</u><br><br>  This subclass covers subject matter that:<br><br>Is not provided for, but is most closely related to, the subject matter covered by the subclasses of this section, and<br><br>Is not explicitly covered by any subclass of another section. 				
