1910.107(b)(3): Spray Booth Floors
If the floor surface of a spray booth and the operator's working area is combustible, it must be covered with noncombustible material that makes it easy to safely clean and remove residues.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(b)(3) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $41,141 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (5), RI (2), NC (1).
- 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)(3) ("Floors") 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
(3) Floors. The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, shall be covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MN (5), RI (2), NC (1), IL (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK ACCESSORIES GROUP LLC | MILTON, PA | $14,188 |
| DEXTER AXLE CO. LLC | EL RENO, OK | $8,500 |
| AUTANA COMPOSITES, LLC | WEST ALLIS, WI | $6,620 |
| MONARCH METAL FINISHING CO., INC. | PROVIDENCE, RI | $5,646 |
| 110994 - PIONEER METAL FINISHING LLC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,680 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Use of fire treated cardboard to facilitate clean-up on the floors and walls of spray booths. (1975-01-17)
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)(1) Construction 39 citations
- 1910.107(b)(2) Interiors 29 citations
- 1910.107(b)(10) Illumination 19 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
When must a spray booth floor be covered?
When the floor surface is combustible.
What must the covering be?
Noncombustible material that makes safe cleaning and residue removal easier.
Does this include the operator's area?
Yes. It covers the booth and the operator's working area.
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.