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AUTOBODY SHOP IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD?

Q. How do I get a backyard body shop out of my residential neighborhood?

A. There are a number of things you might do. First, contact your local air pollution control agency and inquire if there are specific regulations that a body shop needs to comply with. In many states, a body shop needs to perform all painting inside a spray booth and the owner must comply with at least a minimum number of requirements.

Call the local fire department to insure that the folks there are aware that the shop is operating in a residential neighborhood. If the shop doesn't meet all the fire and OSHA codes, a fire in the shop could affect the houses in its neighborhood.

Ask local city administrators if the residential area is zoned for businesses such as body shops.

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