Ask the Expert Question-and-Answer Archive

by Ron Joseph

February, 2007

Spray Booth Specifications

Q: I was directed to this site by the EPA. I have been asked by a member on where to find specific for developing a paint booth. Where can I find that information? One response was to check with our local air pollution control authority. Others? Thank you

A: You best source for information on spray booths is bulletin NFPA-33 (National Fire Protection Association) that you can purchase at www.nfpa.org. Also, you might like to refer to various sections of OSHA 1910, especially 29 CFR 1910.107.

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9753

This is not the only section you should study, but it's a starting

Regards,

Ron Joseph