Paint Booth Fire Suppression Systems: Critical Safety for Spray Applications

Paint booths are essential in many industries—automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and more. But with all the benefits of controlled painting environments comes one major risk: fire. That’s where a paint booth fire suppression system becomes not just helpful, but absolutely critical.

Flammable fumes, fine paint particles, and high temperatures create the perfect storm for combustion. Without proper fire protection in place, one spark could result in catastrophic damage, downtime, or worse—injury or loss of life.

Why Fire Suppression is Essential in Paint Booths

A paint booth fire can escalate in seconds. Most paint materials are classified as Class B flammable liquids, which can ignite easily and spread rapidly through overspray and vapour.

A certified paint booth fire suppression system is designed to:

• Detect fires early

• Automatically suppress flames using targeted agents

• Shut down ventilation fans and electrical systems

• Minimise equipment damage

• Protect personnel and surrounding areas

These systems aren’t just recommended—they’re often required by law under Australian safety standards and insurance regulations.

How Paint Booth Fire Suppression Systems Work

Most systems use a wet chemical or dry chemical agent, depending on the application. The suppression agent is released through strategically placed nozzles that aim at ignition-prone areas—such as spray guns, ducting, exhaust filters, and mixing benches.

A typical paint booth suppression system includes:

• Heat detectors or fusible links for early fire detection

• Automatic and manual release mechanisms

• Control panels and audible alarms

• Agent cylinders (commonly dry chemical like ABC powder)

• System shutoff switches for fans, compressors, and lighting

By cutting airflow and instantly suppressing flames, these systems prevent the fire from spreading beyond the booth—and often eliminate it entirely before emergency crews even arrive.

Industries That Rely on Paint Booth Fire Suppression

While automotive workshops are the most common users, many industries depend on spray booths and therefore need fire suppression:

• Vehicle panel & paint shops

• Heavy equipment refurbishing

• Aerospace component manufacturing

• Marine and defence industries

• Industrial coating facilities

Every one of these sectors benefits from automatic fire protection that keeps staff safe and operations running smoothly.

Compliance with Australian Fire Safety Standards

In Australia, paint booth fire suppression systems must meet strict standards—often aligned with AS 5062 and other relevant codes. Compliance is not optional. Failing to install or maintain a compliant system can result in serious fines, insurance denial, or even criminal liability after an incident.

That’s why choosing the right components and suppliers is just as important as the installation itself.

Flexco Supplies Parts You Can Trust

At Flexco, we supply high-quality, reliable parts for paint booth fire suppression systems across Australia. While we do not design or install systems ourselves, we support fire safety professionals with the components they need to do the job right.

We stock:

• Dry chemical agent cylinders

• Discharge nozzles and brackets

• Control panels and pull stations

• Detection systems (fusible links, heat detectors)

• Fan and electrical shutdown switches

All components are built for performance and trusted in commercial, mining, and industrial applications.

Need replacements? Doing a new install? Upgrading to stay compliant? We’ve got the gear—fast.

Protect Your Spray Operations

If your facility includes a spray booth, fire suppression isn’t just a smart investment—it’s your legal and moral responsibility. Fires in paint booths can be devastating, but with the right system in place, they’re also entirely preventable.

Let Flexco supply the parts that help you stay compliant, safe, and operational.

📞 Contact Flexco today for expert support and premium suppression system parts:Phone: (08) 9358 4355Email: sales@multitorque.com🌐 www.multitorque.com.au