1910.107(b)(1): Spray Booth Construction
Spray booths must be substantially built of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry. Aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Booths must be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(b)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 39 times in the last 3 years, in 39 inspections, with $67,442 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (4), MI (4), VA (3).
- Related part: 1910.107(b) Spray booths (559 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1) ("Construction") is one requirement inside 1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) Construction. Spray booths shall be substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Spray booths shall be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet. 39 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: MN (4), MI (4), VA (3), FL (2), TN (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| HO-HO-KUS INC. | RICHMOND, VA | $5,850 |
| VAN-AM PAINT AND FABRICATION | SAINT JOSEPH, MO | $5,561 |
| AL-CO PRODUCTS, INC | LATTY, OH | $4,610 |
| PINNACLE X-RAY SOLUTIONS, LLC | DULUTH, GA | $3,972 |
| KENNETH DUGENSKE | WAUPACA, WI | $3,226 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(b)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(b) Spray booths 559 citations
- 1910.107(b)(5) Dry type overspray collectors—(exhaust air filters) 239 citations
- 1910.107(b)(9) Cleaning 204 citations
- 1910.107(b)(5)(i) 152 citations
- 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) 79 citations
- 1910.107(b)(2) Interiors 29 citations
- 1910.107(b)(10) Illumination 19 citations
- 1910.107(b)(3) Floors 14 citations
- 1910.107(b)(8) Separation of operations 12 citations
- 1910.107(b)(5)(ii) 6 citations
- 1910.107(b)(6) Frontal area 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What materials can a spray booth be built from?
Steel securely and rigidly supported, or concrete or masonry.
When is aluminum allowed?
Aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying.
How must air move in the booth?
The booth must be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.107 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.