{"id":6575,"date":"2026-10-16T16:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/?p=6575"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:39:05","slug":"osha-1910-107-spray-finishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/osha-1910-107-spray-finishing\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA 1910.107 Spray Finishing Rules: Booths, Sparks, and Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spray paint and coatings fill the air with fine mist that can burn. The leftover residue can burn too. OSHA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/spray-finishing-with-flammable-and-combustible-materials\/\">spray finishing rule<\/a> is 29 CFR 1910.107. Here is what it asks for.<\/p>\n<h2>What it covers<\/h2>\n<p>The rule covers spraying paints and coatings that can catch fire. It includes air guns, airless guns, and electrostatic sprayers. It also covers powder coating. It does not cover outdoor spraying of buildings or tanks. It also leaves out small portable sprayers that are not used again and again in the same spot.<\/p>\n<h2>The spray booth<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Build it from steel, concrete, or masonry.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the inside walls smooth so residue does not build up.<\/li>\n<li>Leave at least 3 feet of clear space around it.<\/li>\n<li>Dry booths need air moving at 100 feet per minute or more at the face. A gauge or alarm must show it.<\/li>\n<li>Remove used filters right away to a safe place or a metal can of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Air flow<\/h2>\n<p>Fans must run while spraying. They keep running until the vapor is gone. Each booth needs its own duct to the outside. Do not send booth air back into the shop.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bbs-course-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #c8102e;background:#f6f6f6;padding:12px 16px;\">\n<p><strong>Training for 1910.107:<\/strong> Learn this rule step by step in our <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/spray-finishing-with-flammable-and-combustible-materials\/\">Spray Finishing with Flammable and Combustible Materials course<\/a>. It is included in the Black Belt Safety Vault.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>No sparks or flames<\/h2>\n<p>No open flames or spark-making tools within 20 feet of the spray area, unless a wall separates them. Wiring and lights in and near the area must be the right type for flammable vapors. All metal parts must be grounded.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram.webp\" class=\"wp-image-6568\" alt=\"Spray booth with a 20-foot zone marked around it for no sparks or flames\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram.webp 1200w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1910-107-spray-finishing-diagram-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Black Belt Safety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Paint storage<\/h2>\n<p>Keep only what you need near the booth. That is usually one day or one shift of paint. Larger stock goes in a separate room or building. Use approved pumps for drums over 60 gallons.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep it clean<\/h2>\n<p>Clean residue often, daily if needed, with tools that do not spark. Put dirty rags in a metal waste can and empty it at least once a day. Post large &#8220;No Smoking&#8221; signs at all spray areas and paint rooms. Keep fire extinguishers close by.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do next<\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/spray-finishing-with-flammable-and-combustible-materials\/\">Spray Finishing course<\/a> covers booths, fire safety, and safe storage. <a class=\"bbs-cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/course\/spray-finishing-with-flammable-and-combustible-materials\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8102e;color:#fff;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\">Start the course<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/es\/membership-checkout\/\">join the Vault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a plain-language summary. The official rule text is what counts.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-29\/subtitle-B\/chapter-XVII\/part-1910\/subpart-H\/section-1910.107\">29 CFR 1910.107, Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials<\/a> &#8211; eCFR, National Archives, checked 2026-10-15<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plain-English guide to OSHA 1910.107: what it covers, the key rules and numbers, and the training you need.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6567,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","elearning_container_layout":"tg-site-layout--default","elearning_sidebar_layout":"tg-site-layout--default","elearning_remove_content_margin":false,"elearning_sidebar":"default","elearning_transparent_header":"customizer","elearning_logo":0,"elearning_header_style":"default","elearning_menu_item_color":"","elearning_menu_item_hover_color":"","elearning_menu_item_active_color":"","elearning_menu_item_active_style":"","elearning_page_header":true,"_bbs_course_id":6296,"_bbs_seo_title":"OSHA 1910.107 Spray Finishing: Booth and Fire Safety Rules","_bbs_seo_desc":"Get the OSHA 1910.107 spray finishing rules in plain words: booth build, air flow, the 20-foot no-spark zone, paint storage and cleanup.","_bbs_takeaways":"Spray booths are built from steel, concrete or masonry with at least 3 feet of clear space around them.\nDry booths need air moving at 100 feet per minute or more at the face, shown by a gauge or alarm.\nNo open flames or spark-making tools are allowed within 20 feet of the spray area unless a wall separates them.\nKeep only about one day or one shift of paint near the booth and clean residue often with tools that do not spark.","_bbs_faq":"What does OSHA 1910.107 cover?\nIt covers spraying paints and coatings that can catch fire, including powder coating. It does not cover outdoor spraying of buildings or tanks.\n\nHow far must sparks and flames be from a spray area?\nAt least 20 feet, unless a wall separates them. Wiring and lights near the area must be the right type for flammable vapors.\n\nWhat air speed does a dry spray booth need?\nAir must move at 100 feet per minute or more at the face. A gauge or alarm must show it.\n\nHow much paint can be kept near a spray booth?\nOnly what you need, usually one day or one shift of paint. 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