Mission High School Case Study: Equipping a Welding Program with Standard Panel Booths
Fume Xtractors Standard Panel welding booths were installed at Mission High School to outfit a welding program during an active building renovation: delivered on budget, on a fast turnaround, and without disrupting the broader construction schedule.
The Standard Panel System is a bolt-together, 2-panel (side and back) welding booth built from 14-gauge double panel steel with industrial-grade powder coating, designed for facilities that need a reliable, compliant booth without premium features.
Available in 5x5 and 6x6 (AWS Standard) sizing, the system meets NFPA, OSHA, and ADA requirements out of the box.
✓ 2-Panel Bolt-Together System
✓ 14-Gauge Double Panel Steel
✓ NFPA, OSHA & ADA Compliant
Challenge: Outfitting a Welding Lab During an Active Renovation
Mission High School needed to equip its welding program as part of a broader building renovation. That meant the project came with a tight budget and a construction timeline already in motion — leaving little room for delays, specialized labor, or added compliance risk.
Mission High School needed a solution that was:
- Cost-effective, without sacrificing compliance
- Simple to install alongside other renovation work, without specialized contractors or hot work permits
- Fully compliant with NFPA, OSHA, and ADA accessibility standards
- Configured to give instructors clear sightlines across the shop floor
Solution: Standard Panel Booths Paired with Fume Extraction Arms
After consulting with Fume Xtractors, Mission High School selected the Standard Panel welding booth system, paired with fume extraction arms to capture welding fumes and smoke directly at the source.
The result was a single, complete system, booths and extraction working together, rather than sourcing equipment separately from multiple vendors.
Why the Standard Panel System Was the Right Choice:
Mission High School specifically chose a layout where a welding instructor could easily walk through and monitor students' work, all while keeping the project on budget and on schedule.
Key Features:
- Cost-effective solution: Lower total cost of ownership kept the project within budget without sacrificing compliance
- Bolt-together assembly: Installed during the renovation without specialized contractors or hot work permits
- Durable steel construction: 14-gauge double panel steel with industrial-grade powder coating resists sparks, slag, and wear
- ADA compliant layout: Open booth design provides easy instructor access and student visibility
Results: A Fully Compliant Welding Lab, Delivered On Budget and On Time
The project came together as planned, a booth system that fit the school's budget, timeline, and compliance requirements.
After installation:
- The project stayed within budget, thanks to the Standard Panel System's lower total cost of ownership
- Installation moved quickly, fitting into the renovation schedule without specialized contractors or hot work permits
- The layout supports easy instructor access and student visibility, with an ADA-compliant, open booth design
- Students and instructors gained a fully compliant welding environment, with booths and fume extraction arms working together as one system
The solution delivered exactly what Mission High School needed — a durable, compliant welding lab that supported both budget and construction timeline.
Why Choose Fume Xtractors?
A Complete, One-Stop Solution
Fume Xtractors supplies welding booths and fume extraction equipment together, so schools don't have to coordinate separate vendors for booths and ventilation.
Built for Educational and Vocational Environments
From technical colleges to high school welding labs, our modular, ADA-compliant weld booths are designed with instructor visibility and student safety in mind.
Simple, Low-Disruption Installation
The bolt-together panel system installs without ductwork, hot work permits, or specialized contractors, ideal for renovation projects and limited-footprint spaces.
Compliance Built In
Every Standard Panel welding booth meets NFPA, OSHA, and ADA requirements out of the box.
A Complete Product Line for Any Facility
From Standard Panel booths to our fully configurable Universal Panel system, Fume Xtractors has a welding booth solution for any shop, school, or training facility.