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Rule 3.15

– Architectural Coatings
( Adopted 6/1991; Amended 5/96, 11/13/02, 8/04/2014 )

A. GENERAL

A.1 PURPOSE: To limit the quantity of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in architectural coatings supplied, sold, offered for sale, applied, solicited for application, or
manufactured for use within the District.

A.2 APPLICABILITY: Except as provided in subsection A.4, this rule is applicable to any person who :

a. S upplies, sells, or offers for sale any architectural coating for use within the District ; or b. M anufactures, blends, or repackages any architectural coating for use within the District ; or

c. A pplies or solicits the application of any architectural coating within the District.

d. The VOC limits in Table 1 of this rule shall be effective on January 1, 2015.

e. The November 13, 2002 version of Rule 3.15
, Architectural Coatings VOC limits shall remain in

effect until January 1 , 2015. This Section does not apply to any coating that does not display the date or date code required by Section D .1.a of this rule.

A.3 SEVERABILIY: Each provision of this rule shall be deemed severable, and in the event that any provision of this rule
is held to be invalid, the remainder of this rule shall
continue in full force and effect.

A.4 EXEMPTIONS:

a. This rule does not apply to:

1. Any architectural coating that is supplied, sold, offered for sale, or manufactured for use outside of
the District or for shipment to other manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging.
2. Any aerosol coating product.

b. With the exception of section E, this rule does not apply to any architectural coating that is sold in a container with a volume of one liter (1.057 quart) or

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B. DEFINITIONS

B.1 ADHESIVE: Any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together other than by
mechanical means.

B.2 AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT : A pressurized coating product containing pigments or a resin that dispenses prod uct ingredients by means of a propellant, and is packaged in a disposable can for hand

- held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

B.3 A LUMINUM ROOF COATING : A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for a pplication to roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment per liter of coating (at least 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318

- 95, incorporated by reference in subsection F .5.d.

B.4 APPURTENANCE : Any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or detached, including, but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts; partitions; pipes and piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, and fire escapes; and window

screens

.

B.5 A RCHITECTURAL COATING : A coating to be applied to stationary structures or their appurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in shop applications or to non

- stationary structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and adhesives are not considered architectural coatings for the purposes of this rule.

B.6 B ASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING : A clear or opaque coating that

is labeled and formulat ed for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for

basements and other below

- grade surfaces. Basement Specialty Coatings must meet the following criteria:Feather River AQMD 3.15

- 3 a. Coating must be capable of withstanding at least 10 psi

of hydrostatic pressure, as determined in accordance
with ASTM D7088

- 04, which is incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.l.; and

b. Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and must achieve a microbial growth rating of 8 or more, as
determined in accordance with ASTM D3273

- 00 and ASTM
D3274

- 95, incorpora ted by reference in subsection

F .5.s.

B.7 B ITUMENS : Black or brown materials, including, but not limited to, asphalt, tar, pitch, and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon disulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and are obtained from natural deposits or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal.

B.8 B ITUMINOUS ROOF COATING : A coating which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

B.9 B ITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER : A primer which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered or aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing components.

B.10 B OND BREAKER : A coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

B.11 C OATING : A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decora tive, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains.

B.12 C OLORANT : A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder that is added to an architectural coating after packaging in sale units to produce the
desired color.

B.13 C ONCRETE CURING COMPOUND : A coating labeled and formulated for application to freshly poured concrete to perform one or more of the following functions:

a. Retard the evaporation of water; orFeather River AQMD 3.15

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concrete.

B.14 C ONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER : A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated primarily for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

a. Prevent penetration of water; or
b. Provide resistance against abrasion, alkalis, acids, mildew, staining, or ultraviolet light; or

c. Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured

concrete.

B.15 D RIVEWAY SEALER : A coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

a. Fill cracks; or

b. Seal the surface to provide protection; or

c. Restore or preserve the appearance.

B.16 D RY FOG COATING : A coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such that overspray d roplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface coating activity.

B.17 EXEMPT COMPOUND : For purposes of this rule, a compound that has been identified by the US EPA (40 CFR 51.100 ) as having negligible photochemica l reactivity

.

B.18 F AUX FINISH COATING : A coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the following criteria:

a. A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effects, including, but not limited to: dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood grain; or

b. A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or pearlescent appearance that contains at least 48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of coating as applied (at
least 0.4 pounds per gallon); or

c. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when testedFeather River AQMD 3.15

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- 95, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.d.; or

d. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and which requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of
the finish under normal use conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318

- 95, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.d.; or

e. A clear topcoa t to seal and protect a Faux Finishing coating that meets the requirements of subsection B.18.a, B.18.b, B.18.c, or B.18.d. These clear topcoats must be sold and used solely as part of a Faux Finishing coating system, and must be labeled in
accordance with subsection D.1.d.

B.19 F IRE

- RESISTIVE COATING : A coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity by increasing the fire
endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials. The Fire Resistive category includes sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent fire

res istive coatings that are used to bring structural materials into compliance with federal, state, and local building code requirements. Fire Resistive coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 119

- 07, incorporated by reference in subsec tion F.5.a . Fire Resistive coatings and testing agencies must be approved by building code officials.

B.20 FLAT COATING : A coating that is not defined under any other definition in this rule and that registers gloss less than
15 on an 85

- degree meter or less t han 5 on a 60

- degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523

- 89 (1999), incorporated by r eference in subsection F.5.b

.

B.21 FLOOR COATING : An opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, por ches, steps, garage floors, and other horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic.

B.22 FORM

- RELEASE COMPOUND : A coating labeled and formulated for application to a concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concrete from bonding to the form. The form may consist of wood, metal, or some material other than

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B.23 GRAPHIC ARTS COATING OR SIGN PAINT : A coating labeled and

formulated for hand

- application by artists using brush, airbrush, or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding structural components) and murals, including lettering enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and
bulletin enamels.

B.24 HIGH

- TEMPERATURE COATING : A high performance coating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermit tently to temperatures above 204°C (400°F).

B.25 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING : A high performance architectural coating, including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats formulated for application to substrates, including floors, ex posed to one or more of the following extreme environmental
condi tions listed in subsections B.25.a through B.25 .e, and labeled as specified in subsection D.1.e:

a. Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions (aqueous and non

- aqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;

or b. Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or

ch emical mixtures or solutions; or

c. Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121°C (250°F);

or d. Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or scouring agents; or

e. Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural
components.

B.26 LOW SOLIDS COATING : A coating containing 0.1 2 kilogram or less of solids per liter (1 pound or less of solids per gallon) of coating material as recommended for application by the manufacturer. The VOC content for Low Solids Coatings shall be calculated in accordance with subsection

B.59

.

B.27 MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING : A coating labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water.Feather River AQMD 3.15

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B.28 MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION: The maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.

B.29 MASTIC TEXTURE COATING : A coating labeled and formulated to

cover holes and minor cracks and to conceal surface irregularities, and is applied in a si ngle coat of at least 10 mils (at least 0.010 inch) dry film thickness.

B.30 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF) : A composite wood product, panel, molding, or other building material composed of cellulosic fibers (usually wood) made by dry forming and pressing of a resinated fiber mat.

B.31 M ETALLIC PIGMENTED COATING : A coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a metallic appearance. Metallic Pigmented coatings must contain at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of coating as applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318

- 95, incorpora ted by reference in subsection F .5.d. The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc

- Rich Primers.

B.32 MULTI

- C OLOR COATING : A coating that is packaged in a single

container and that is labeled and formulated to exhibit more than one color when applied in a single coat.

B.33 NONFLAT COATING : A coating that is not defined under any

other definition in this rule and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85

- degree meter and 5 or greater on a
60

- degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523

- 89 (1999), incorporated by reference in subsection F .5.c.

B.34 NONFLAT

– HIGH GLOSS COATING : A nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or greater on a 60

- degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523

- 89 (1999), incorpora ted by reference in subsection F .5.c. Nonflat

– High Gloss coatings must be labeled in accordance with subsection
D.1.i

.

B.35 PARTICLEBOARD : A composite wood product panel, molding, or other building material composed of cellulosic material (usually wood) in the form of discrete particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or strands, which are pressed together with resin.Feather River AQMD 3.15

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B.36 PEARLESCENT : Exhibiting various c olors depending on the angles of illumination and viewing, as observed in mother

of

- pearl.

B.37 PLYWOOD : A panel product consisting of layers of wood veneers or composite core pressed together with resin. Plywood includes panel products made by either hot or c old pressing (with resin) veneers to a platform.

B.38 POST

- CONSUMER COATING : Finished coatings generated by a

business or consumer that have served their intended end uses, and are recovered from or otherwise diverted from the waste stream for the purpose of r ecycling.

B.39 PRE

- TREATMENT WASH PRIMER : A primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1613

- 06, incorporated by reference
in subsection F.5.e, which is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent
topcoats.

B.40 PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER : A coating labeled and formulated for one or more of the following purposes:

a. To provide a firm bond between the substrate and the subsequent coatings; or

b. To prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by
the substrate; or

c. To prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in
the substrate; or

d. To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of coa tings; or

e. To provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate;

or f. To block materials from penetrating into or leaching

out of a substrate.

B.41 REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER : A clear or pigmented coating that is labeled and formulated for application to above

g rade concrete and masonry substrates to provide protection from water and waterborne contaminants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must penetrate into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically rea ct to form covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in the substrate. Reactive Penetrating Sealers line the pores of concrete and masonry substratesFeather River AQMD 3.15

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with a hydrophobic coating, but do not form a surface film. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must meet all of the following
criteria:

a. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance
with one or more of the following standards, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.t: ASTM
C67

- 07, or ASTM C97

- 02, or ASTM C140

- 06; and

b. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than 2 percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M

- 05, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.u; and

c. Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic

surface chl oride screening applications must meet the performance criteria listed in the National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), incorporated by
reference in subsection F.5.v.

Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance
with subsecti on D.1.g

.

B.42 RECYCLED COATING : An architectural coating formulated such that it contains a minimum of 50% by volume post

- consumer coating, with a maximum of 50% by volume secondary industrial materials or virgin materials.

B.43 ROOF COATING : A non

- bituminous coa ting labeled and formulated for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration, reflecting ultraviolet light, or reflecting solar radiation.

B.44 RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING : A coating formulated to prevent

the corrosion of metal surfaces for one or more of the following applications:

a. Direct

- to

- metal coating; or

b. Coating intended for application over rusty, previously

coated surfaces

.

The Rust Preventative category does not include the following:Feather River AQMD 3.15

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d. Coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other
nonmetallic surface.

Rust Preventative coatings are for metal substrates only and must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling requirements in subse ction D.1.f.

B.45 SECONDARY INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS : Products or by

- products of the paint manufacturing process that is of known composition and have economic value but can no longer be

u sed for their intended purpose.

B.46 SEMITRANSPARENT COATING : A coating that con tains binders and colored pigments and is formulated to change the color of the surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or

texture.

B.47 SHELLAC : A clear or opaque coating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the lac beetle ( Laciffer lacca ),

an d formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical
reaction.

B.48 SHOP APPLICATION : Application of a coating to a product or a component of a product in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production, or repairing process ( e.g., original equipment manufacturing coatings).

B.49 S OLICIT : To require for use or to specify, by written or

oral contract.

B.50 STAIN : A semitransparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.

B.51 S TONE CONSOLIDANT : A coating that is labeled and formulated for application to stone substrates to repair historical structures that have been damaged by weathering or other decay mechanisms. Stone Consolidants must penetrate into

stone substrates to create bonds between particles and
consolidate deteriorated material. Stone Consolidants must be specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167

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Stone Consolidants are for professional use only and must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling

re quirements in subsection D.1.h

.

B.52 SWIMMING POOL COATING : A coating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming pool coatings include coatings used for swimming pool repair and maintenance.

B.53 TINT BASE : An architectural coating to which colorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired

color.

B.54 TRAFFIC MARKING COATING : A coating labeled and formulated

fo r marking and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces, including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport

runways.

B.55 TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING : A clear or opaque coating

that is labeled and formula ted exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. Tub and Tile Refinish coatings must meet all of the following
criteria:

a. The coating must have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 4H or harder. T his must be determined on bonderite 1000, in accordance with
ASTM D3363

- 05, incorporated by reference in subsection
F.5.o.; and

b. The coating must have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. This must be determined with

CS

- 17 wheels on bon derite 1000, in accordance with ASTM
D4060

- 07, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.p; and

c. The coating must withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with

ASTM D4585

- 99, and ASTM D714

- 02e1, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.q; and

d. The coating must have an adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with
ASTM D4585

- 99 and ASTM D3359

- 02, incorporated by
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B.56 V ENEER : Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs for use in the manufacture of wood products such as plywood, laminated veneer lumber, or other products.

B.57 VIRGIN MATERIALS : Materials that cont ain no post

- consumer coatings or secondary industrial materials.

B.58 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) : As defined in District

Rule 1.1.

B.59 VOC A CTUAL : VOC Actual is the weight of VOC per volume of coating and it is calculated with the following equation:

VOC Actual = (Ws

– Ww

– Wec) (Vm)

Where:

VOC Actual = the grams of VOC per liter of coating (also known as “Material VOC”)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight o f exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

B.60 VOC C ONTENT : The weight of VOC per volume of coating. VOC Content is VOC Regulator y, as defined in subsection B.6 1
, for all coatings except those in the Low Solids category. For coatings in the Low Solids category, the VOC Content is VOC Actual, as defined in subsection B.59 . If the coating
is a multi

- component product, the VOC content is VOC Regulatory as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that gener ate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

B.61 VOC R

EGULATORY : VOC Regulatory is the weight of VOC per volume of coating, less the volume of water and exempt compounds. It is calculated wi th the following equation:

VOC Regulatory = (Ws

– Ww

– Wec)

(Vm

– Vw

– Vec)

Where: VOC Regulatory = grams of VOC per liter of coating, less

water and exempt compounds (also known as “Coating VOC”)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in gramsFeather River AQMD 3.15

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Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

Vw = volume of water, in liters

Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters

B.62 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE : A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into the substrate. Waterproofing Membranes are intended for the following waterproofing appl ications: below

- grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters, and under flooring materials. Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following criteria:

a. Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25
mils at least 0.0 25 inch) dry film thickness; and

b. Coatings must meet or exceed the requirements contained
in ASTM C836

- 06, incorporated by reference in
subsection F.5.r.

The Waterproofing Membrane category does not include topcoats that are included in the Concrete/Ma sonry Sealer category (e.g., parking deck topcoats, pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.).

B.63 WOOD COATING : Coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates only. The Wood Coatings category includes the following clear and semitransparent coating s: lacquers; varnishes; sanding sealers; penetrating oils; clear stains; wood conditioners used as undercoats; and wood sealers used as topcoats. The Wood Coatings category also includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding s ealers; and opaque lacquer undercoaters. The Wood Coatings category does not include the following: clear sealers that are labeled and formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces; or coatings intended for substrates other than wood.

Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only”,
in accordance with subsection D.1.j

.

B.64 WOOD PRESERVATIVE : A coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack, that is registered with both the U.S. EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 UnitedFeather River AQMD 3.15

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States Code (U.S.C.) Section 136, et seq. ) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

B.65 WOOD SUBSTRATE : A substrate made of wood, particleboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard, rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Products do not include items comprised of simulated wood.

B.66 ZINC

- RICH PRIMER : A coating that meets all of the following specifications:

a. Coating contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder o r zinc dust by weight of total solids; and

b. Coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of coatings; and

c. Coating is intended for professional use only and is

labeled as s uch, in accordance with the labeling requir ements in subsection D.1.k

.

C. STANDARDS

C.1 VOC CONTENT LIMITS : Except as provided in subsections C.2 or C.3, no person shall:

a. manufacture, blend, or repackage for use within the district; or

b. supply, sell, or offer for sale for use within the district; or

c. solicit for application or apply within the district, any architectural coating with VOC content in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1, after the specified effective date in Table 1. Limits are

e xpressed as VOC Regulatory, thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases.

C.2 MOST RESTRICTIVE VOC LIMIT : If a coating m eets the
definition in Section B for one or more specialty coating categories that are listed in Table 1, then that coating is not required to meet the VOC limits for Flat, Nonflat, or

Nonflat

– High Gloss coatings, but is required to meet the VOC limit for the applicable specialty coating listed in

Table 1.

With the exception of t he specialty coating categories specified in subsections C.2.a through C.2.k , if a coatingFeather River AQMD 3.15

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is recommended for use in more than one of the specialty coating categories listed in Table 1, the most restrictive (or lowest) VOC content limit shall apply. This r equirement applies to: usage recommendations that appear anywhere on the coating container, anywhere on any label or sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, advertising, or technical literature supplied by a manufacturer or anyone acting on thei r behalf.

a. Metallic pigmented coatings.

b. Shellacs.

c. Pretreatment wash primers.

d. Industrial maintenance coatings.

e. Low

- solids coatings.

f. Wood preservatives.

g. High temperature coatings.

h. Bituminous roof primers.
i. Aluminum roof coatings. j. Zinc

- rich primers.

k. Wood Coatings.

C.3 SELL

- THROUGH OF COATINGS : A coating manufactured prior to

the effective da te specified for that coating in Table 1
, and that complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating was manufactured, may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to three years after the spec ified effective date. In addition, a coating manufactured before the effective date specified for that coating in Table 1 may be applied at any time, both before and after the specified effective date, so long as the coating complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating was
manufactured. This subsection C .3 does not apply to any coating that does not display the date or date

- code require d by subsection D.1.a.

C.4 PA INTING PRACTICES : All architectural coating containers used to apply the contents therein to a surface directly from the container by pouring, siphoning, brushing, rolling, padding, ragging or other means, shall be closed
when not in use. These architectur al coating containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays or other application containers. Containers of any VOC

- containing materials used for thinning and cleanup
shall also be closed when not in use.

C.5 THINNING : No person w ho applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating shall apply a coating that isFeather River AQMD 3.15

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thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in

Table 1.

C.6 COATINGS NOT LISTED IN TABLE 1 : For any coating that does not meet any of the definitions fo r the specialty coatings categories listed in Table 1, the VOC content limit shall be determined by classifying the coating as a Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat

– High Gloss coating, based on its gloss, as defined in subsections B.2 0 , B.3 3 , and B.3 4 , and

the corresponding Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat

– High Gloss VOC limit in Table 1 shall apply.

C.7 EARLY COMPLIANCE PROVISION: Prior to January 1, 2015, any coating that meets a definition in Section B for a coating category listed in the Table 1 and complies with th e applicable VOC limit in the Table 1 and with Sections C2 and D shall be considered in compliance with this rule.

D. CONTAINER LABELING REQUIREMENTS

D.1 Each manufacturer of any architectural coating subject to this rule shall display the information listed in subsections D.1.a through D.1. k on the coating container (or label) in which the coating is sold or distributed.

a. Date Code: The date the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date, shall be indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of th e container. If the manufacturer uses a date code for any coating, the manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code
with the Executive Officer of the ARB.

b. Thinning Recommendations: A statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning of the coating shall be indicated on the label or lid of the container. This requirement does not apply to the thinning of architectural coatings with water. If thinning of the coating prior to use is not necessary, the recommendation must specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning.

c. VOC Content: Each container of any coating subject to this rule shall display one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating:

1. Maximum VOC Content as determined from all potential product formul ations; or
2. VOC Content as determined from actual formulation
data; orFeather River AQMD 3.15

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subsection F .2.

If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the container must display the VOC Content, as supplied. If

the manufacturer recommends thinning, the container must display the VOC Content, including the maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi

- component product, the container must display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing. VOC Content shall be
determin ed as defined in subsec tions B.59 , B.6 0 , and
B.6 1

.

d. Faux Finishing Coatings: the labels of all Faux Finishing coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can only be sold or used as part of a Faux Finishing coating system”.

e. Industrial Maintenance Coatings: the labels of all Industrial Maintenance coatings shall prominently display the statement “Not for residential use,” or “Not Intended for residential use,” or “For industrial use only
, ” or “For professional use only”.

f. Rust Preventative Coatings: The labels of all rust preventative coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only.”

g. Reactive Penetrating Sealers: the labels of all Reactive Penetrating Sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating Sealer”.

h. Stone C onsolidants: the labels of all Stone Consolidants shall prominently display the statement
“Stone Consolidant

- For Professional Use Only”.
i. Nonflat

- High Gloss Coatings: The labels of all

Nonflat

– High Gloss coatings shall prominently display

the words “H igh Gloss.” j. Wood Coatings: the labels of all Wood Coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.

k. Zinc Rich Primers : the labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall prominently display the statement “Not for residential use,” or “Not Intended for residential use,” or “For industrial use only
, ” or “For Professional Use Only”.Feather River AQMD 3.15

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E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

E.1 SALES DATA : A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the APCO , or his or her delegate, provide data concerning the distribution and sales of architectural coatings. The responsible official shall within 180 days provide information, including, but not
limited to:

a. the name and mailing address of the manufacturer;

b. the name, address and telephone number of a contact

person;

c. the name of the coating product as it appears on the label and the applicable coating category;

d. whether the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or both;

e. the number of gallons sold in California in con tainers greater than one liter (1.057 quart) and equal to or less than one liter (1.057 quart);

f. the VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content in grams per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content after

m aximum recommended thinning. If containers less than
one liter have a different VOC content than containers greater than one liter, list separately. If the coating
is a multi

- component product, provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed;

g. the names and C AS numbers of the VOC constituents in the product;

h. the names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition ; i. whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or 100% solids; j. description of resin or binder in the product;

k. whether the coating is a single

- component or multi

component product;

l. the density of the product in pounds per gallon;

m. the percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition; and

n. the percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the
VOC definition

.

E.2 All sales data listed in subsections E.1.a to E.1.n shall be maintained by the resp onsible official for a minimum of three years. Sales data submitted by the responsibleFeather River AQMD 3.15

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official to the APCO may be claimed as confidential, and
such information shall be handled in accordance with the procedures specified in Title 17, California Code of

Re gulations Sections 91000

- 91022.

F. COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS AND TEST METHODS

F.1 CALCULATION OF VOC CONTENT : For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC content limits in Table 1, the VOC content of a coating shall be determi ned as defined in
subsection B.59 , B.6 0 , or B.6 1 . The VOC content of a tint
base shall be determined without colorant that is added
after the tint base is manufactured. If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated for the product as supplied. If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated including the maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi

component product, the VOC content must be calculated as mixed or catalyze d. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

F.2 VOC CONTENT OF COATING : To determine the physical properties of a coating in order to perform the
calculations in subsection B.59 or B.6 1 , the reference method for VOC content is U.S. EPA Method 24, incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.i, except as provided in
subsections F.3 and F.4. An alternative method to d etermine the VOC content of coatings is SCAQMD Method 304

- 91 (Revised 1996), incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.j. The exempt compounds content shall be determined by SCAQMD Method 303

- 91 (Revised 1993), BAAQMD Method 43 (Revised 1996), or BAAQMD Method 41 (Revised 1995), as applicable, incorporated b y reference in subsections F.5.g
, F.5. e , and F .5. f , respectively. To determine the VOC content of a coating, the manufacturer may use U.S. EPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in

subsect ion F.3, formulation data, or any other reasonable means for predicting that the coating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance checks, record keeping). However, if there are any inconsistencies between
the results of a Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC content, the Method 24 test results will govern, except when an alternative method is approved asFeather River AQMD 3.15

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specified in subsection F.3. The APCO may require the manufacturer to conduct a Method 24 analysis.

F.3 ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS : Other test methods demonstrated to provide results that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with subsection F.2, after review and approved in writing by the District, the ARB, and the U.S. EPA, may also be used.

F.4 METHACRYLATE TRA FFIC MARKING COATINGS : Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be conducted according to a modification of U.S. EPA Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsection F.5.k. This method has not been approved for methacrylate multicomponent coatings used for other purposes than as traffic marking coatings or for other classes of multicomponent coatings.

F.5 TEST METHODS : The following test methods are incorporated by reference he rein, and shall be used to test coatings subject to the provisions of this rule:

a. Fire Resistance Rating: The fire resistance rating of a

fire

- resistive coating shall be determined by ASTM E
119

- 07, “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building and Construction Materials” (see section B,
Fire

- Resistive Coating).

b. Gloss Determination: The gloss of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D 523

- 89 (1999), “Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss” (see section B, Flat Coating, Nonflat Coating, and Nonflat

- High Gloss Coating).

c. Metal Content of Coatings: The metallic content of a coating shall be determined by SCAQMD Method 318

- 95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X

- Ray Diffraction,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for En forcement Samples (see section B, Aluminum Roof, Faux Finishing, and Metallic Pigmented Coating).

d. Acid Content of Coatings: The acid content of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D 1613

- 06, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chem ical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products” (see section B, Pretreatment Wash Primer).Feather River AQMD 3.15

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-- Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes, shall be analyzed as ex empt compounds for compliance with section F by BAAQMD Method 43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent

Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials,” BAAQMD
Manual of Procedures , Volume III, adopted 11/6/96 (see section B, Volatile Organic Compound, and subsection F.2).

f. Exempt Compounds

-- Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) : The exempt compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt compound for compliance with
section F by BAAQMD Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organ ic Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” BAAQMD Manual of

Procedures , Volume III, adopted 12/20/95 (see section

D , Volatile Or ganic Compound, and subsection F .2).

g. Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S. EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by SCAQMD Method
303

- 91 (Revised 1993), “Determination of Exempt Compounds,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples (see section B, Volatile Organic Compound, and subsection F.2).

h. VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC content of a coating shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 as it exists in appendix A of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 60, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings” (see subsection F.2).
i. Alternative VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC content of coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or SCAQMD Method 304

- 91 (Revised 1996), “Determination of Volatile Org anic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples (see subsection F.2). j. Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings: The VOC content of methacrylate multicomponent coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be analyzed by the procedures in 40 CFR part 59, subpart D, appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings” (see subsection F.4).

k. Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specia lty Coatings : ASTM D7088

- 04, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below GradeFeather River AQMD 3.15

- 22 Applications Applied to Masonry” (see section B, Basement Specialty Coating).

l. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585

- 99,

“S tandard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D3359

- 02, “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test” (see section B, Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

m. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness : ASTM D 3363

- 05, “Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test” (see section B, Tub and Tile Refinish Coating)

.
n. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance : ASTM
D 4060

- 07, “Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser” (see section B, Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

o. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Water Resistance : ASTM D
4585

- 99, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation”

and ASTM D714

- 02e1, “Standard Tes t Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints” (see section B, Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

p. Waterproofing Membrane : ASTM C836

- 06, “Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid

Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use wi th Separate Wearing Course” (see section B, Waterproofing Membrane).

q. Mold and Mildew Growth for Basement Specialty Coatings : ASTM D3273

- 00, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in
an Environmental Chamb er” and ASTM D3274

- 95, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation” (see section B, Basement Specialty Coating).

r. Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water R epellency: ASTM C67

- 07, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile”; or ASTM C97

- 02, “Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone”; or ASTM C140

- 06, “Standard Test Methods for Sampli ng and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units” (see section B, Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

s. Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: ASTM E96/E96M

- 05, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials” (see section B, Reactive Penetrating Sealer).Feather River AQMD 3.15

- 23 t. Reactive Penetrating Sealer

- Chloride Screening Applications: National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete Sealers for the Protection of Bridge Structures” (see section B, Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

u. S tone Consolidants: ASTM E2167

- 01, “Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Stone Consolidants” (see section B, Stone Consolidant).Feather River AQMD 3.15

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VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory, thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any

colorant added to tint bases.

Coating Category VOC Limit (g/l)

Effective
1 / 1 /201 5 Flat Coatings 50 Nonflat Coatings 100
Nonflat

- High Gloss Coatings 150 Specialty Coatings Aluminum Roof Coatings 400 Basement Specialty Coatings 400 Bituminous Roof Coatings 50

Bituminous Roof Primers 350

Bond Breakers 350 Concrete Curing Compounds 350 Concrete/Masonry Sealers 100 Driveway Sealers 50
Dry Fog Coatings 150 Faux Finishing Coatings 350 Fire Resistive Coatings 350 Floor Coatings 100

Form

- Release Compounds 250 Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500

High Temperature Coatings 420 Industrial Maintenance Coatings 250 Low Solids Coatingsa 120 Magnesite Cement Coatings 450 Mastic Texture Coatings 100 Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500

Multi

- Color Coatings 250

Pre

- Treatment Wash Primers 420 Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 100 Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350Feather River AQMD 3.15

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a. Limit is expressed as VOC Actual.

Coating Category VOC Limit (g/l)

Effective
1 / 1 /201 5 Recycled Coatings 250 Roof Coatings 50 Rust Preventative Coatings 250

Shellacs:

 Clear

 Opaque 730
550

Stains 250

Stone Consolidants 450 Swimming Pool Coatings 340 Traffic Marking Coatings 100 Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420 Waterproofing Membranes 250 Wood Coatings 275

Wood Preservatives 350

Zinc

- Rich Primers 340