There are certainly some things you should know if you are attempting to build your own spray booth and we will go through that a little further in this article. However the most important thing you should know is that if you are planning on making your booth compliant to Australian Standards, (which you should be) then making your own booth can and likely will cost as much, if not more than a new pre-engineered kit form booth. Believe you me, by the time you add up all your receipts + your time you will find that you would have been better off with bolt together kit that compliant out of the box. But don’t take my word for it, do the number!
Still want to build you own? Get some good advice…
The first thing i suggest to do is purchase and download the Australian Standards 4114.1:2003 from SIA global and also a copy of the hazardous area standards. This will set you back less than $150 each and getting familiar with the design rules and compliance requirements while complected is the only way you will be able to build a compliant booth.
As you likely never built a spray booth before and you want to take this journey only attempt a open face type spray booth. This is the most basic of spray booth designs and with the right design and parts it can be done. Anything more complex than this, don’t even try it. There are simply too many ways to go wrong! While we don’t suggest building your own paint booth we have suggested some important things to consider below, have a read and call us to discuss further.
4114.1:2003 and Hazardous Area Standards AS60079
After reading the 4114.1:2003 standards it will be best to speak to your local Truflow representative, they will be able to help you get a list of critical parts together. Sizing fans, control systems and designing your booths openings and filtration will be important to make sure it works correctly.
Our reps will be happy to help you, give them a call 1300 266847 or directly via the contact us page of our website.
Get the right Parts…
Head over to the Truflow store, there is a huge list of parts here to help you along the way. Warning: Don’t be tempted by ebay fans, this will end in tears! They are simply not compliant to hazardous areas standards. You a better off purchasing the right fans, controls and ducting first time. They also come with certifications which will make life easy at the end when you get the local state authority to inspect your booth for final certificate.
Control Boxes… Yes you must have one!
Exhaust Fan… Exé Rated and certified to IECex
Ducting… Velocities are the key to making it work
Paint Booth Lighting, avoid the pitfalls
Cabin… Insulated Panel, Sheet-metal or modular DIY
With you cabin there are some critical design elements to ensuring your filtration, intake and exhaust locations as well as wall construction are suitable. Truflow offer design assistance and sheetmetal panels that can easily make a cabin of any size.
Certification and Inspection… Sign Off
The certificate adn inspection will vary in each state of Australia in terms of whom will provide the final sign off. However every paint booth must be wired and acompanied by certification of design as well as the installationc ertificate from a registered A Grade Electrician whom is qualified in hazardous area installations.
Once you have wired the booth with a licenced electrician as nominated above, then a 3rd party inspector will check the job and provide sign off.
In Victoria this is done by ESV ( Energy Safe Victoria)
In QLD this is done by HAA (Registered Hazadous Area Auditor)
In NSW this is signed off by the Registered and Licensed electrician and for complex installations by Ausgrid.
SA, WA , TAS all have similar processes and you need to make sure the right group / person signs off. Without this your booth is not certificated which can leave you at risk!
Guide only, give us a call for a chat.
This article is intended as an informational guide only, it is not intended as a instruction or process. We are here to help, so please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members. We will be happy to help no matter what the project is you want to take on.
