Q: What are the exit
requirements regarding fire and blasting booths?
A: 1910.94(a)(3)(i)(e)(1) Doors shall be flanged and tight when closed.
1910.94(a)(3)(i)(e)(2) Doors on blast-cleaning rooms shall be operable from both
inside and outside, except that where there is a small operator access door,
the large work access door may be closed or opened from the outside only.
1910.94(c)(3)(ii) Unobstructed walkways shall not be less than 6 1/2
feet high and shall be maintained clear of obstruction from any work location
in the booth to a booth exit or open booth front. In booths where the open
front is the only exit, such exits shall be not less than 3 feet wide. In booths
having multiple exits, such exits shall not be less than 2 feet wide, provided
that the maximum distance from the work location to the exit is 25 feet or
less. Where booth exits are provided with doors, such doors shall open outward
from the booth.
To help paraphrase, you must
ensure your doors are flanged and tight when closed. The doors must open
outward from the booth. These doors need to be installed one every 25
feet or less. If you have multiple doors the doors only need to be 2 feet
wide, but if you only have one door that door needs to be at least three feet
wide.
