Fire Safety in UK Paint Spraying and Coating Facilities
Paint spray booths and coating facilities operate in explosive atmospheres requiring rigorous fire safety.. Paint Spraying Fire Safety Regulatory Framework DSEAR 2002 (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres) ATEX Equipment Directive (equipment in hazardous zones) BS EN 16985 (Spray booths for organic coating material) HSG 176 (Spraying of flammable liquids) Key Measures ATEX rated electrical equipment in Zone 1/2 areas Explosion relief panels in spray booth walls Extract ventilation with air flow monitoring Earthing and bonding of all equipment Fire detection (flame detectors, not smoke) Automatic booth shutdown on fire detection For ATEX compliance fire safety, contact us.