1910.94(c)(2): Spray Booths Must Enclose Spraying
Employers must use spray booths or spray rooms to enclose or confine all spray-finishing operations, and locate spray-finishing operations as provided in sections 201 through 206 of NFPA No. 33-1969.
Key takeaways
- 1910.94(c)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart G).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $49,004 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NV (3), FL (1), AZ (1).
- Related part: 1910.94(c) Spray finishing operations (30 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.94(c)(2) ("Location and application") is one requirement inside 1910.94 Ventilation, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart G). 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
(2) Location and application. Spray booths or spray rooms are to be used to enclose or confine all operations. Spray-finishing operations shall be located as provided in sections 201 through 206 of the Standard for Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials, NFPA No. 33-1969. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.94.
Export the list: 11 inspections cited 1910.94(c)(2) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: NV (3), FL (1), AZ (1), WI (1), MO (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY, LLC | MIDDLESEX, NJ | $16,550 |
| FRESH WATA, LLC. | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,938 |
| MARINE TECHNOLOGY INC | OCONTO, WI | $5,705 |
| L&L FABRICATION INC | DOUGLAS, WY | $4,070 |
| DENT WIZARD INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ORLANDO, FL | $3,750 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.94(c)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.94(c) Spray finishing operations 30 citations
- 1910.94(c)(8) Scope
- 1910.94(c)(6)(i)
- 1910.94(c)(6) Velocity and air flow requirements
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Frequently asked questions
Where must spray finishing be done?
Spray booths or spray rooms are to be used to enclose or confine all operations.
What standard covers location?
Sections 201 through 206 of NFPA No. 33-1969, Standard for Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials.
Can I spray finish in the open shop?
The rule says spray booths or spray rooms are to be used to enclose or confine all operations.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.94 (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 2026-11-06
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.