Reviews - Spray Booth

The way the plans have been submitted the Cherokee County Fire Marshal’s Office has changed and the plans will now be submitted online through the https://cityview.cherokeega.com/cvprodportal/ under “apply for a building permit”.

Plans for equipment, devices, and extinguishing systems shall be submitted and approved prior to installation. Plans are required to be submitted for review and approval prior to installation. Once the fees have been paid and the plans have been approved, the plans will be emailed back to you with a stamp of approval. You are required to have a Jobsite copy of the plans kept on site. The Fire Marshal's Office will not need a hard copy of the plans.

These plans shall show a minimum of the following:

Floor plan (to scale) showing the location of spraying or dipping operations.
Detailed construction plans and the appropriate equipment datasheets for the installation of the spray booth(s) or dip tank(s).
Location of electrical outlets and electrical equipment. (A separate permit is required from the Building Department for electrical and mechanical installations).
Provide manufacturer specification sheets for electrical equipment.
Type of ventilation and controls.
The locations and method of storage of Class I, Class II, and Class III-A flammable liquids.
A summary of flammable and/or combustible liquids in use and storage.
Additional details may be required based upon quantities and the associated hazards.
The type of heating and/or drying systems used in spraying or dipping areas.
Location and classification of fire extinguishers.

Smoking prohibited. (CFC 1503.2.6) Smoking shall be prohibited in spray finishing areas and in the vicinity of dip tanks. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be conspicuously posted in such areas. Welding warning signs. (CFC 1503.2.7) Welding warning signs shall be posted in the vicinity of spraying areas, dipping operations, and paint storage rooms with the following warning:

NO WELDING THE USE OF WELDING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN OR NEAR THIS AREA IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS. WELDING AND CUTTING SHALL BE DONE ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE.