1910.107(b)(9): Spray Booth Cleaning Access and Clear Space
Employers must install spray booths so all parts are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides must be kept free from storage or combustible construction.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(b)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 204 times in the last 3 years, in 204 inspections, with $234,876 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (46), VA (15), MD (14).
- Related part: 1910.107(b) Spray booths (559 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) ("Cleaning") 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
(9) Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction. 204 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 | 9 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2026 | 62 |
Top states: MN (46), VA (15), MD (14), TN (13), NC (12)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CRASH CHAMPIONS, LLC | ALLENTOWN, PA | $17,733 |
| LMI FINISHING, INC. | CATOOSA, OK | $11,524 |
| GENEVA RECONDITIONING SERVICES, LLC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $7,425 |
| HOLLAND, L.P. | UNIVERSITY PARK, IL | $6,500 |
| ABLE COMPOSITES LLC | JOPLIN, MO | $6,385 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.107(b)(9), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(b)(9).
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)(5)(i) 152 citations
- 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) 79 citations
- 1910.107(b)(1) Construction 39 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
How much clear space is needed around a spray booth?
Not less than 3 feet on all sides.
What must be kept out of that space?
Storage and combustible construction.
Why must all parts be accessible?
So all portions of the booth are readily accessible for cleaning.
About this page
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.