South Coast AQMD, Rule 1151, collision repair, aerospace, fleet, and industrial manufacturing.
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BAAQMD service, North Bay manufacturing support, aerospace, technology, fleet, and industrial coating.
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SDAPCD, aerospace and defense, marine refinishing, collision repair, outdoor booth planning.
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Truck, fleet, logistics, heavy equipment, outdoor booths, and South Coast AQMD review.
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Agriculture, heavy equipment, fabrication, fleet, and San Joaquin Valley APCD review.
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| Region | Air district | Coating rules often reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area and North Bay | Bay Area Air District (BAAQMD) | Regulation 2, Rule 1 permits; Regulation 8, Rule 19 metal parts coating |
| Los Angeles and South Coast | South Coast AQMD | Rules 201 and 203 permits; Rule 1107 metal parts; Rule 1151 motor vehicle and mobile equipment coating |
| Inland Empire | South Coast AQMD, or Mojave Desert AQMD in desert areas | South Coast rules above; Mojave Desert Rules 1115 metal parts and 1116 automotive refinishing |
| San Diego | San Diego County APCD | Rule 67.3 metal parts; Rule 67.20.1 motor vehicle and mobile equipment coating |
| Central Valley | San Joaquin Valley APCD; Sacramento Metro AQMD near Sacramento | San Joaquin Valley Rules 4603 metal parts and 4612 motor vehicle and mobile equipment coating |
Most California booth projects go through the air district for the air permit, the local fire marshal or building department for the California Fire Code and building permit, and an electrical review. Each looks at different documents, so plan for all three from the start.
The 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) took effect January 1, 2026. Spray finishing falls under California Fire Code Chapter 24, which is based on the 2024 International Fire Code, and booth wiring under the California Electrical Code. Cal/OSHA Title 8 covers spray coating ventilation and worker safety. See our California permitting guide and NFPA 33 guide.
Climate changes the make-up air choice: coastal sites can often run non-heated, while inland and valley sites see wider temperature swings. See our AMU guide.
PFS is headquartered at 1400 Airport Blvd in Santa Rosa, where every booth is designed, fabricated and assembled. PFS service technicians cover Northern California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, North Bay and Solano County, and PFS supports installations and major projects throughout the state, including Los Angeles County and the Central Valley. Services include preventive maintenance, NFPA 33 inspections with written reports, installation services and replacement filters and parts, for PFS equipment and other makes.
There are 35 local air districts. CARB sets statewide measures and the local district issues the permit for a spray booth.
The 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24), in effect since January 1, 2026, as adopted and amended locally. The local fire marshal or building official confirms what applies.
PFS is headquartered at 1400 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, where all equipment is designed, fabricated and assembled.
