Environmental Protection (Metal Coating) Regulations 2001.

These regulations apply to metal coating premises described in Schedule 1 Part 2 category 81 of the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987. They allow spray painting in the open, but recommend the use of spray painting booth; conversely, powder coating must done inside a booth. Conditions and standards are set for the design, construction, installment, and maintenance of the booths. Storage of chemical must not cause pollution and liquid waste cannot escape or disposed into the environment. An operator must also ensure that solid waste is disposed of at a landfill site or waste treatment facility licensed under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.