Question on Paint Booth Codes
Question on Paint Booth Codes
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I have looked in the NEC and cannot find any codes for paint booths (or something similar) for lighting and panels, as far as explosion proof, etc.
Can someone shed a light on this?
Thanks.
Ryan
Can someone shed a light on this?
Thanks.
Ryan





RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
Are you installing or connecting to a pre-manufactured Paint Booth?
Asking this because most of them are already pre-manufactured and electrical specifications are usually given.
The elect. contractor comes and connects to the Paint Booth Panel/Load center by following NEC codes. The contractor doesn't worry about any "classified areas", because the classified area is within that pre-manufactured paint booth (which electrical is installed by the manufacturer following "hazardous location" NEC codes)
However, if you are designing/constructing a Paint Booth, then I will say you need to take hazardous locations into consideration. (i.e. flammable paint vapors, fumes, dust, etc). Check NEC 516.2
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
We actually have to redo all the electrical in the booth, and there is also a storage area behind the booth.
I plan on using Class 1, Div 2 fluorescent lighting, with the housing behind the ceiling, with glass covers.
I will also be designing a HVAC system for this room with one of my partners.
Thanks for your help.
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
Scott
In a hundred years, it isn't going to matter anyway.
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
if you keep reading NEC 516, you will find out more about "open" vs "enclosed" Paint booths (or Spray Booths, as called by NEC) and its adjacent areas.
Hope this helped..
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
I respect your decision, however,
check
NEC 500.5(B)(1)
FPN No.1 (2)
FPN No.2 (1)(4)(5)
Since this is not "pre-manufactured" Paint Booth, in my humble opinion, I would recommend to install/design everything under Class 1, Div 1.
I'm inclined to this, specially because of FPN No. 2 (4),(5) and also we don't know the amount of "vapors" concentrated in between the ceiling and the roof.
ok, Ryan, that's it, I got to go, hope this helped.
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes
This link may help:
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Following this recommendation, you may reduce any vapors likely to be found in a booth to negligable enough levels to neglect worrying about explosion-proof fixtures. Ensure these guys are using the correct fans and filters and you should be fine.
Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
RE: Question on Paint Booth Codes