( Adopted : 09/02/77; Amended : 02/02/77; Amended : 02/03/78;

Amended : 09/05/80; Amended : 04/03/81; Amended : 07/03/81;

Amended by CARB 10/21/81; Amended : 08/05/83;

Amended : 03/16/84; Amended : 08/02/85; Amended : 11/01/85;

Amended : 02/06/87; Amended : 01/05/90; Amended : 02/02/90;

Amended : 11/02/90; Amended : 12/07/90; Amended : 09/06/91;

Amended : 03/08/96; Amended : 08/09/96; Amended : 11/08/96;

Amended : 03/18/03; Amended : 06/18/13 )

AVAQMD Rul e 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings 

## RULE 1113 Architectural Coatings

(A) General

(1) Purpose: The purpose of this r ule is to limit the quantity of V olatile O rganic

C ompounds (VOC) in A rchitectural C oatings.

(2) Applicability: Except as provided in subsection (A)(3), this rule is applica ble to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, manufactures

, blends

, or repackages any A rchitectural C oating for use within the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (District) as well as any person who applies or

S olicits the application of any A rchitectural C oating within the District.

(3) This rule does not apply to:

(a) Any A rchitectural C oating 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.

(b) Any A erosol C oating P roduct.

(c) With the exception of S ection (E), a ny A rchitectural C oating that is sold in

a container w ith a volume of one (1) liter (1.057 quart) or less.

(B) Definitions

For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) “Adhesive ”

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

(2) “Aerosol Coating Product”

- A pressurized C oating product containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant, and is1113

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

(3) “Air Pollution Control Officer” (APCO)

- The person appointed to the position of Air Pollution Control Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of California Health & Safety C ode § 40750 and his or her designee.

(4) “Aluminum Roof Coating ”

- A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application 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 method referenced in subsection (G)(5)( k ).

( 5 ) “Antenna Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to equipment and associated structural A ppurtenances that are used to rec eive or transmit electromagnetic signals.

Effective 06/18/14 the Antenna Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 6 ) “Antifouling Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application to

subme rged stationary structures and their A ppurtenances to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater biological organisms. To qualify as an antifouling C oating, the C oating must be registered with both the USEPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. §§136 et seq .) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Effective 06/18/14 the Antifouling Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 7 ) “Appurtenance”

- Any accessory to a stationary structure coat ed 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 downspou ts; stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, and fire escapes; and window screens.

( 8 ) “Architectural Coating”

- A C oating to be applied to stationary structures or their

A ppurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of

installati on, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in S hop A pplications or

to non

- stationary structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and A dhesives are not considered A rchitectural C oatings for the purposes of this rule.AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings ( 9 ) “Basement Specialty Coating”

- A clear or opaque C oating that is labeled and formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for basements and other below

- grade surfaces. Coating m ust meet the following criteria:

(a) Coating must be capable of withstanding at least 10 psi of hydrostatic pressure, as determined in accordance with test method reference d in

subs ection (G) (5)( j )

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

with test methods reference d in subs ection (G) (5)( m )

.

( 10 ) “Bitumens”

- Black or brown materials including, bu t 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.

( 11 ) “Bituminous Roof Coating”

- A C oating which incorporates B itumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

( 1 2 ) “Bituminous Roof Primer”

- A primer which incorporates B itumens 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

.

( 1 3 ) “Bond Breaker”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly p oured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

( 1 4 ) “California Air Resources Board” (CARB)

- The California Air Resources Board, the Executive Officer of CARB and his or her authorized representative, the powers and dutie s of which are described in Part 2 of Division 26 of the California Health & Safety Code (commencing with §39500).

( 15 ) “Clear Brushing Lacquers”

- Clear wood finishes, excluding clear lacquer sanding sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic re sins to dry by solvent evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film, which are intended exclusively for application by brush, and which are labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)( f ).

Effective 06/18/14 the Clear Brushing Lacquers category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.1113

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- Clear and semi

- transparent C oatings, including lacquers and varnishes, applied to W ood S ubstrates to provide a transparent or translucent

solid film.

Effective 06/18/14 the Clear Wood Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 17 ) “Coating”

- A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, V arnishes, S ealers, and S tains.

( 1 8 ) “Colorant”

- A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder

that is added to an A rchitectural C oating after packaging in sale units to produce

the desired color.

( 1 9 ) “Concrete Curing Compound”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application to freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water and/or harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete

.

( 20 ) “Concrete/Masonry Sealer”

- A clear or opaque C oating that is labeled and formulated primarily for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform

on e or more of the following functions:

(a) Prevent penetration of water; (b) Provide resistance against abr asion, alkalis, acids, mildew, s taining, or ultraviolet light; or (c) Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured concrete.

( 21 ) “District ”

- The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, the geographical area of which is described District Rule 103

– Definition of Geographical Areas

.

( 22 ) “Driveway Sealer”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

(a) Fill cracks; (b) Seal the surface to provide protection; or (c) Restore or preserve the appearance.

( 23 ) “Dry Fog Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated only for spray application such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface C oating activity.

( 24 ) “Exempt Compounds”

- Those compounds listed in 40 Code of Feder al Regulation (CFR) 51.100(s)

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Architectural Coatings ( 25 ) “Faux Finishing Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the following:

(a) A glaze or textured C oating used to create artistic effects including, but not limited to, dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood g rain. (b) A decorative C oating used to create a m etallic, iridescent, or P earlescent appearance that contains at least 48 grams of P earlescent mica pigment or

other iridescen t pigment per liter of C oating applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon). (c) A d ecorative C oating used to create a m etallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of elemental m etallic pigment per liter of C oating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance

method referenced subs ection (G) (5)( f )

. (d ) A decorative C oating used to create a m etallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams of elemental m etallic pigment per liter of C oating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and which requires a clear
topcoat to prevent the degradation o f the finish und er normal use

conditions. The m etallic pigment content shall be determined in

accordance with method referenced subs ection (G) (5)( f )

. (e ) A clear to pcoat to seal and protect a Faux Finishing C oating that meets one or more of the requireme nts of subsection (a)

– (d ) above. These clear topcoats must be sold and used solely as a part of a Faux Finishing

C oating system, and must be labeled i n accordance with subs ection (D) (1)(d)

.

(26 ) “ Fire

- Resistive Coating”

– A C oating labeled and formulated to protect the structural integrity by increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and

other structural materials . The category includes sprayed fire resistive materials

and intumescent Fire

- Resistive Coatings that are used to bring structural materials into compliance with federal, state, and lo c al building code requirements. The

Fire

- Resistive Coating and the testing agency must be approved by building code

officials and shall be tested in accordance with the applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)( h ).1113

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- Retardant Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated to retard ignition and flame spread, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approv ed by building code officials for use in bringing building and construction materials into compliance with federal, state and local building code requirements. The F ire

R etardant C oating and the testing agency must be approved by building code

officials a nd shall be tested in accordance with the test method r eferenced in subsection (G)(5)( g ).

Effective 06/18/14 the Fire

- Retardant C oat ing category is eliminated and C oating s with fire retardant properties will be subject to the VOC limit of their primary category (eg., Flat, Nonflat, etc.).

( 2 8 ) “Flat Coating”

- A C oating 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 than 5 on a 60

- degree meter according to the applicable test method found in subs ection (G) (5)( i )

.

( 2 9 ) “Floor Coating”

- An opaque C oating that is labeled and formulated for application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, garage floors, and other horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic.

( 30 ) “Flow Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective C oating
systems p resent on utility transformer units.

Effective 06/18 / 14 the Flow Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 31 ) “Form

- Release Compound”

- A C oating 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 concrete.

( 32 ) “Graphic Arts Coating or Sign Paint”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for

hand

- application by artist s 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.

( 33 ) “High

- Temperature Coating”

- A high performance C oating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204 o C (400 o F).AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings ( 34 ) “Industrial Maintenance Coating”

- A high performance A rchitectural C oating, including P rimers, S ealers, U ndercoat ers, intermediate coats, and topcoats, formulated for application to substrates , including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions listed in subsections (a)

- (e) below, 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; (b) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions; (c) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121 o C (250 o F); (d) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or scouring agen ts; or (e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.

( 35 ) “Lacquer”

- A clear or opaque wood C oating, including clear lacquer sanding

S ealers, formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation

without chemical rea ction and to provide a solid, protective film

.

Effective 06/18/14 the Lacquer category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 3 6 ) “Low Solids Coating”

- A C oating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter ( one ( 1 ) pound or less of solids per gallon) of C oating material as recommended for application by the manufacturer. The VOC Content for Low Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance with subs ection (G) (1) (a) (ii)

.

( 3 7 ) “Magnesite Cement Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water.

( 3 8 ) “Manufacturer’s Maximum Thinning Recommendation”

- The maximum

recommendation for thinni ng that is indica ted on the label or lid of the C oating

container.

( 3 9 ) “Mastic Texture Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated to cover holes and minor cracks and to conceal surface irregularities, and is applied in a single coat

of at least 10 mils (0.010 inch) dry film thickness.

( 40 ) “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.1113

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- A C oating label ed and formulated to provide a

m etallic appearance. The C oating must contain at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of C oating as applied ( at least 0.4 pounds per gallon), whe n tested in accordance with the applicable test method

found in subs ection (G )( 5)( k )

. The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc

- Rich Primers. Effective for products

manufactured on or after 06/18/14 , the Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc

- Rich Primers.

( 42 ) “Multi

- Color Coating”

- A C oating that is packaged in a single container and that

is labeled and formulated to exhibit more than one color when appli ed in a single

coat.

( 43 ) “Nonflat Coating”

- A C oating 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 five ( 5 ) or greater on a 60

- degree meter according to the applicable test met hod found in subsection (G)(5)( i )

.

( 44 ) “Nonflat

- High Gloss Coating”

- A N onflat C oating that registers a gloss of 70 or

above on a 60

- degree meter according to applicable test met hod found in subsection (G)(5)( i ) and labeled in accordance with subsection (D)(1 ) (l)

.

( 45 ) “Nonindustrial Use”

- Noni ndustrial use means any use of Architectural C oatings except in the construction or maintenance of any of the following: facilities used in the manufacturing of goods and commodities; transportation i nfrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports and railroads; facilities used in mining activities, including petroleum extraction; and utilities infrastructure, including power generation and distribution, and water treatment and distribution system s.

( 46 ) “Particleboard”

- A composite wood product pane l , 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.

( 4 7 ) “Pearlescent”

- Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination

and v iewing, as observed in mother

- of

- pearl.

( 4 8 ) “Plywood”

- A panel product consisting of layers of wood V eneers or composite core pressed together with resin . This includes panel products made by either hot or cold pressing (with r esin) V eneers to a platfo rm.

( 4 9 ) “Post

- Consumer Coating”

- A finished C oating generated by a business or

consumer that has served its intended end use and is recovered from

, or otherwise

diverted from

, the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings ( 50 ) “Pre

- Treatment Wash Primer”

- A primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid, by weight, is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats, and is tested in accordance with the applicable test met hod found in subsection (G)(5)( o ).

(51 ) “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; (b) To prevent subsequent Coatings from being absorbed by the substrate; (c) To prevent harm to subsequent Coatings by materials in the substrate; (d) To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of Coatings; (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.

( 52 ) “Quick

- Dry Enamel”

- A nonflat C oating that is labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)(k)(i) and that is formulated to have the following characteristics:

(a) Is capable of being applied directly from the container under normal conditions with ambient temperatures between 16o and 27oC (60o and 80oF);

(b) When tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640

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touch in two ( 2 ) hours or less, is tack free in four ( 4 ) hours or less, and

dries hard in eight ( 8 ) hours or less by the mechanical test method; and

(c) Has a dried film gloss of 70 or above on a 60 degree meter.

Effective 06/18/14 the Quick

- Dry Enamel category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 53 ) “Quick

- Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”

- A primer, sealer, or undercoater that is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be recoated in two ( 2 ) hours when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640

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.

Effective 06/18/14 the Quick

- Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater category is eliminated and will be subjected to the a pplicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 54 ) “Reactive Penetrating Sealer”

- A clear or pigmented C oating that is labeled

and formulated for application to above

- grade concrete and masonry substrates to provide protection from water and waterborne contaminants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. These Sealers must penetrate into concrete and1113

- 10 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings masonry subst rates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in the substrate. They line the pores of concrete and masonry substrates with a hydro phobic C oating, but do not form a surface film. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must mee t 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 in accordance with applicable test method s foun d in subsection (G)(5)( q ) ; and (b) The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than two ( 2 ) percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified in accordance with ap plicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)( r ) ; and (c) Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening applications must meet the performance criteria reference d in

subsection (G)(5)( p )

. (d) Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with

subsection (D) (1) (i )(i)

.

( 55 ) “Recycled Coating”

- An A rchitectural C oating formulated such that it contains not less than 50 percent by volume post

- consumer C oating, with a m aximum of

50 percent by volume Secondary Industrial M aterials or Virgin M aterials.

( 56 ) “Residential”

- Areas where people reside or lodge, including, but not limited to, single and multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment complexes, motels, a nd hotels.

( 57 ) “Roof Coating”

- A non

- bituminous C oating labeled and formulated for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing penetration of the substrate by water or reflecting h eat and ultraviolet radiation.

( 58 ) “Rust Preventative Coating”

- A C oating formulated to prevent the corrosion of

metal surfaces

.

(a) Rust Preventative Coatings include the following:

( i ) Direct

- to

- metal C oating; or ( ii ) Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated surfaces

(b) Rust Preventative Coatings does not include the following:

( i ) Coatings that are required to be applied as a topcoat over a primer; or ( ii ) Coatings that are intended fo r use on wood or any other non

- m etallic

surface.

Rust Preventative Coatings must be labeled as specifie d in subsection (D)(1)( g ) (i )AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings ( 59 ) “Sanding Sealer”

- A clear or semi

- transparent wood C oating labeled and formulated for application to bare wood to seal the wood and to provide a coat that can be abraded to create a smooth surface for subsequent applications of

C oatings. A S anding S ealer that also meets the definition of a L acquer is not

i ncluded in this category, but is included in the L acquer category.
Effectiv e 06/18/14 the Sanding Sealer category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 60 ) “Sealer”

- A coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for one or more of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials

in the substrate

.

Effective 06/18/14 the Sealer category is eliminated and coatings meeting this

definition will be subject to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 61 ) “Secondary Industrial Materials”

- Products or by

- products of the paint manufacturing process that are of known composition and have economic value but can no longer be used for their intended purpose.

( 62 ) “Semitransparent Coating”

- A C oating that contains binders and colored pigments and is formulated to change the color of the surface, but not conceal the grain
pattern or tex ture.

( 63 ) “Shellac”

- A clear or opaque C oating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the lac beetle ( Laciffer lacca ), and formulated to dry by evaporation

without a chemical reaction.

( 64 ) “Shop Application”

- Application of a C oating 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

C oatings).

( 65 ) “Solicit”

- To require for use or to speci fy, by written or oral contract.

( 66 ) “Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”

- A C oating that is formulated for application to a substrate to block water

- soluble s tains resulting from: fire, smoke or water damage. Effective for products manufactured after 06/18/14 , a C oating that is formulated for application to a substrate to block water

- soluble stains resulting from: fire damage, smoke damage or water damage, Specialty Primers,

Sealers and Undercoaters must be labeled in accordance with section (D)(1)(h) (i)

.

( 67 ) “Stain”

- A semitransparent or opaque C oating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.1113

- 12 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings ( 68 ) “Stone Consolidant”

- A C oating that i s labeled and formulated for application to stone substrates to repair historical structures that have been damaged by weathering or other decay mechanisms.

(a) M ust penetrate into stone substrates to create bonds between particles and

co nsolidate deterio rated material ; (b) Must be specified and used in accordance with method reference d in

subs ection (G) (5)( s ) ; and (c) Labeled for professional use only, in accordance with the labeling requirements in subs ection (D) (1) (j) (i)

.

( 69 ) “Swimming Pool Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming Pool Coatings include C oatings used for swimming pool repair and maintenance.

Effective 06/18/14 t he Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 70 ) “Temperature

- Indicator Safety Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated as a

color

- changing indicator C oating for the purpose of monitoring th e temperature and safety of the substrate, underlying piping, or underlying equipment, and for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures

above 204 o C (400 o F).

Effective 06/18/14 the Temperature

- Indicator Safety Coati ng category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 71 ) “Tint Base”

- An A rchitectural C oating to which C olorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

( 72 ) “Traffic Marking Coating”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for marking and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport runways.

( 73 ) “Tub and Tile Refinish Coating”

- A cle ar or opaque C oating that is labeled and formulated exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or
countertop. The Coatings must meet all the following criteria:

(a) A scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 4H or harder.

This must be determined in accordance with test method referenced in

subs ection (G) (5)( w )

. (b) A weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. This must be

determined in ac cordance with test method referenced in subs ection (G) (5)( u )

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Architectural Coatings (c) Capability to withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8

blisters. This must be determined in accordance with test method

referenced in subs ection (G) (5)( x ). (d) A n adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must

be determined in accordance with test method referenced in subs ection (G) (5)( v )

.

( 74 ) “United States Environmental Protection Agency” (USEPA)

- The United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the USEPA and his or her authorized representative.

( 75 ) “Varnish”

- A clear or semi

- transparent wood C oating, excluding lacquers and

S hellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes may contain small amounts of pigment to color a surface, or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.

Effective 06/18/14 the Varnish category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Tabl e 1.

( 76 ) “Veneer”

- Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs for use in the

manufa cture of wood products such as P lywood, laminated V eneer lumber, or other products.

( 77 ) “Virgin Materials”

- Materials that c ontain no Post

- C onsumer C oatings or Secondary Industrial M aterials.

( 78 ) “Volatile Organic Compound ” (VOC)

- Any volatile compound containing at least one atom of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, and t hose compounds listed in 40 CFR 51.100(s).

( 79 ) “VOC Content”

- The weight of VOC per volume of C oating. VOC Content is

VOC Regulatory , as calculated in subsection (G)(1)(a)(i), for all coatings expect those in the Low Solids category. For coating in the Low Solids category, the

VOC Content is VOC Actual , as calculated in subsection (G)(1)(a)(ii). If the coating is a multi

- component product, the VOC Content is 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.

( 80 ) “Waterproofing Sealer”

- A C oating labeled and formulated for application to a porous substrate for the primary p urpose of preventing the penetration of water.1113

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( 81 ) “Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer”

- A clear or pigmented film

- forming

C oating that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light, and S taining.

Effective 06/18/14 the Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

( 82 ) “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 substrate. Intended for the following applications: below

- grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters , and under flooring

materials.

(a) Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following criteria: Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch) dry film thickness; and Coating must meet or exceed the requirements re ferenced in subsection (G)(5)( z ).

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

( 83 ) “Wood Coatings”

- Coatings labeled and formulated for application to Wood

S ubstrates only. The category includes the follo wing : clear and S emitransparent

C oatings ; L acquers; Varnishes; S anding S ealers; penetrating oils; clear S tains;

wood conditioner used as undercoats ; w ood S ealers used as topcoats; o paque lacquers; opaque sanding S ealers; and opaque lacquer U ndercoaters. The category

d oes not include the following: clear S ealers that are labeled and formulated for

use on concrete/ma sonry surfaces; or C oatings intended for substrates other than

wood

. Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substr ates Only” , in

accordance with subs ection (D) (1)(m ) (i)

.

( 84 ) “Wood Preservative”

- A C oating 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 U.S.C. §§136 et seq. ) and with the California Department of Pestic ide Regulation.

( 85 ) “Wood Substra te”

- A substrate made of wood, P articleboard, P l ywood, Medium Density F iberboard, rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Products do not include items comprised of simulated wood.AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings ( 86 ) “Zinc

- Rich Primer”

- A C oating that meets all of the following specifications:

(a) Coatin g contains at least 65 percent m etallic zinc powder or 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 C oating; and (c) Coating is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such, in

accordance with the l abeling requirements in subs ection (D) (1)(n ) (i)

.

(C) Requirements

(1) VOC Content Limits

(a) Except as provided in subsections (C)(2 ) and (C)( 5 ), no person shall:

(i) M anufacture, blend, or repackage for use within the D istrict; (ii) S upply, sell, or offer for sale for use within the D istrict; or (iii) S olicit for application or apply within the D istrict,

any A rchitectural C oating with a VOC C ontent in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1 or Table 2 , after the specified effective date in Table 1 or Table 2

. Limits are expressed

as VOC C ontent, thinned to the M anufacture’s M axim um
T hinning Recommendation, excluding any C olorant added to Tint

B ases.

(2) Most Restrictive VOC Limit

(a) If anywhere on the container of any A rchitectural C oating, or any label or

sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, advertising, or technical literature supplied by a manufacturer

, or anyone acting on their behalf, any representation is made that indicates that the C oating meets the definition

of

, or is recommended for use for more than one o f the C oating categories

listed in Table 1 or Table 2 , then the most restrictive VOC C ontent limit shall apply

. This provision does not apply to the following Coating categories:

(i) Aluminum Roof Coatings ( ii ) Bituminous roof primers (i ii ) High tempera ture coatings. ( i v) Industrial maintenance coatings. (v ) Low

- solids coatings. ( vi ) Metallic pigmented coatings. (v ii ) Pretreatment wash primers. ( v iii) Shellacs.1113

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. (x) Wood Coatings. (x i) Wood preservatives. (xii) Zinc

- Rich Primers.

(b) (C)(2)(a) does not appl y to the following Coating categories manufactured prior to 06/18/14 :

(i) Antenna Coatings (ii) Antifouling Coatings (iii) Flow Coatings (iv) Fire

- Retardant Coatings (v) Lacquer Coatings (vi) Temperatur e

- Indicator Safety Coatings

(3) Specialty Coating Categories

(a) If a Coating meets a definition in Section (B) for one or more specialty coating categories that are listed in Table 1 or Table 2, 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 or Table 2.

(b) For any Coating that does not meet any of the definitions for the specialty Coatings categories listed in Table 1 or Table 2 , the VOC Content limit shall be determined by classifying the Coating as a Flat Coating, Nonflat Coating, or Nonflat

- High Gloss Coating based on its gloss, as defined in subsections (B)(28), (B)(43), and (B)(44 ) and the corresponding Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat High Gloss VOC limit shall apply.

(4 ) Eliminated Categories

(a) Effective 06/18/14 the Coating categories listed in Table 2 are eliminated,

and these Coati n gs will be subject to the VOC limit for the applicable category in Table 1, except as pro vided in subsections (C)(2), (C)(3) and (C)(5)

.

(5) Sell

- Through of Coatings

(a) A C oating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured prior to the

06/18/1 4 effective date may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to

three (3) years after 06/18/14, s o long as the Coating complied with the standards in effect at the time the Coating was manufactured

. A C oating

listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured before the 06/18/14 effective date may be appl ied at any time, both before and after 06/18/14

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Architectural Coatings so long as the C oating complied with the standards in effect at the time the

C oating was manufactured. This subsection does not apply to any C oating that does not display the date or date

- code required by s ubsection (D)(1)(a).

(6) Painting Practices

(a) All A rchitectural C oating 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 A rchitectural C oating containers include, but a re not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays or other application containers.

(b) Containers of any VOC

- containing materials used for thinning and cleanup

shall be closed when not in use.

(7) Thinning

(a) No person who applies or S olicits the application of any A rchitectural

C oating shall apply a C oating that is thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in Table 1 or Table 2

.

(8) Rust Preventative Coatings

(a) Effective until 06/18/14 , a person shall only apply or S olicit the application of a rust preventative C oating for non

- industrial uses, unless the rust preventative C oating complies with the industrial maintenance

C oating VOC limit specified in Table 1.

( 9 ) Early Compliance Provision

(a) Prior to 06/18/14 , any coating that meets a definition in Section (B) for a coating category listed in Table 1 and complies with the applicable VOC limit in Table 1 and with Sections (C)(2) (a) and (D) shall be considered in compliance with this rule.

(D) Container Labeling Requirements

(1) Each manufacturer of any A rchitectural C oating subject to this rule shall display the following information on the C oating container (or label) in which the C oating

is sold or distributed. (a) Date Code1113

- 18 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (i) The date the C oating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date the C oating was manufactured , shall be indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container. (ii) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any C oating, the manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with CARB.

(b) Thinning Recommendations

(i) A statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning of the C oating shall be indicated on the label or lid of the

container. (ii) This requirement does not apply to the thinning of A rchit ectural

C oatings with water. (iii) If thinning of the C oating prior to use is not necessary, the recommendation must specify that the C oating is to be applied without thinning.

(c) VOC Content

Each container of any C oating subject to this rule shall d isplay one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating:

(i) Maximum VOC Content as determined from all potential product formulations; or (ii) VOC C ontent as determined from actual formulation data; or (iii) VOC Content as determined using the app licable test methods in Section (G (iv) If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the container must display the VOC content, as supplied. (v) If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the container must display the VOC content

, including the maximum a mount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. (vi) Effective 06/18/14 , if the coating is a multi

- component product, the container must display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed. (vii) Effective 06/18/14 , 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.AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings (d ) Faux Finishing Coatings

(i ) Effective 06/18/14 th e labels of all clear topcoat Faux Finishing

C oating s sha ll prominently display the statement “This product can only be sold or used as part of a Faux Finishing Coating system”. ( e ) Industrial Maintenance Coatings

(i) T he labels of all I ndustrial M aintenance C oating subject to this rule shall display on the label or lid of the container in which the

C oating is sold or distributed one or more of the descriptions listed in subsections (a)

- (c) below :

a. “For industrial use only”.

b. “For professional use only”.

c. “Not for R esidential use” or “Not intended for R esidential

use ”.

( f

) Clear Brushing Lacquers

T he labels of all C lear B rushing L acquers shall prominently display the statements “For brush application only,” and “This product must not be thinned or sprayed”.

Category is eliminated as of 06/18/14

.

( g ) Rust Preventative Coatings

(i) T he labels of all R ust P reventative C oatings shall prominently display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only”.

( h ) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters

(i) Effective until 06/18/14 , t he labels of all S pecialty P rimers,

S ealers, and U ndercoaters shall prominently display one or more of the descriptions listed in subsections (a)

- ( e ) below. Effective on

or after 06/18/14 , the labels of all Specialty Prime rs, Sealers and Undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of the descriptions listed in subsection (a)

- (c). On or after 06/18/14

, subsections (d)

- (e) will no longer be effective.

a

. For fire

- damaged substrates

b

. For smoke

- damaged substrates

c

. For water

- damaged substrates

d

. For excessively chalky substrates.

e. For blocking stains1113

- 20 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (ii) Until 06/18/14 , the Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater category includes coatings formulated to seal excessively chalky surfaces. An excessively chalky surface is one that is defined as having a chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214

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. Until 06/18/14 , the labels of Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters may display “For excessively chalky substrates” instead of, or in conjunction with, one or more of the descriptions listed in Section (D)(1)( h )(i) above

.

( i ) Reactive Penetrating Sealers

(i) Effective 06/18/14 , the label s of all Reactive Penetrating Sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating

Sealer”.

( j ) Stone Consolidants

(i) Effective 06/18/14 the label s of all Stone Consolidants shall prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidant

– For Professional Use Only”

( k ) Quick Dry Enamels

(i) T he labels of all quick dry enamels shall prominently display the words “Quick Dry” and the dry hard time.

(ii) Category is eliminated as of 06/18/14

.

( l ) Nonflat

- High Gloss Coatings

(i) T he labels of all N onflat

- H igh G loss C oatings shall prominently

display the words “High Gloss”.

(m ) Wood Coatings

(i) Effective 06/18/14 , the labels of all Wood Coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.

(n) Zinc Rich Primers

(i) Effective 06/18/14 , the labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall prominently display the statement display one or more of the descriptions listed in subsections (a)

- (c) below.

a. “For professional use o nly”.

b. “ For industrial use o nly”.

c. “Not for residential use” or “Not intended for

residential use”

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Architectural Coatings (E) Reporting Requirements

(1) Sales Data

(a) A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the

Executive Officer of the C ARB, or his or her delegate, provide data concerning the distribution and sales of A rchitectural C oatings. The responsible official shall within 180 days of written request, provide information, including, but not limited to :

(i ) T he name and mailing addr ess of the manufacturer; (ii ) The name, address and telephone number of a contact person; (iii ) The name of the C oating product as it appears on the label and the applicable C oating category; (iv ) Whether the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or both; (v ) The number of gallons sold in California in containers greater than

one (1) liter (1.057 quart) and equal to or less than one (1) liter (1.057 quart); (vi ) The VOC Actual c ontent and VOC Regulatory content in grams per liter. If thinning is re commended, list the VOC Actual content

and VOC Regulatory content after maximum recommended thinning. If containers less than one (1) lit er have a different VOC

C ontent than containers greater than on e (1) liter, list separately. If

the C oating is a multi

- component product, provide the VOC

C ontent as mixed or catalyzed; (vii ) The names and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers of the VOC constituents in the product; (viii ) The names and CAS number s of any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in

subsection (B )(7 7 ) ; (i x ) Whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or 100 percent solids; (x ) D escription of resin or binder in the product; ( xi ) W hether the C oating is a single

- component or multi

- component product; (xii ) The density of the product in pounds per gallon; (xiii ) The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and any compounds in the product specificall y exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in subsection (B )(7 7 ) ; and (xiv ) T he percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as

referenced in subsection ( B) (7 7 )

.1113

- 22 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (b) All sales data listed in subsections (E)( 1)(a)(i) through (E)(1)(a)(xiv ) shall be maintained by the responsible official for a minimum of three (3) years. Sales data submitted by the responsible official to the Executive Officer of

the C ARB may be claimed as confidential, and such information shall be handled in accordance with the procedures spe cified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations Sections 91000

- 91022.

(c) Al though Tertiary Butyl Acetate (t BAc) is exempt as a VOC when determining VOC content of a coating and complianc e with emission limitations, it remains a VOC for purposes of all recordkeeping, em issions inventory, and dispersion modeling and must be treated as such.

(F) Administrative Requirements

(1) District Rule 442 Applicability

(a) Any C oating, C oating operation, or facility which is exempt from all or a portion of the VOC limits of this rule shall comply with the provisions of

District Rule 442.

(2) Severability

(a) Each provision of this r ule shall be deemed severable, and in the event that any provision of this r ule is held to be invalid, the remainder of this r ule

shall cont inue in full fo rce and effect.

(G) Compliance Provisions and Test Methods

(1) Calculation of VOC Content

(a) For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC C ontent limits in

Table 1 and Table 2 , the VOC C ontent of a C oating shall be determined by using the procedures described in subsection (i) or (ii) below, as appropriate. If the manufacture does not recommend thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated for the product as supplied. The VOC C ontent
of a T int B ase shall be determined without C olorant that is added after the

T int B ase is manufactured. I f the coating is a mult i

- component product, the VOC Content must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. I f 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 du ring curing.AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings (i) VOC Regulatory

With the exception of L ow S olids C oatings, determine the VOC

C ontent in grams of VOC per liter of C oating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water and E xempt C ompounds. Determine the VOC

C ontent using equation 1 as follows:

Equation 1

- VOC Regulatory is the weight of VOC per volume of coating, less the volume of water and exempt compounds

.

VOC Regulatory = ( W s − W w − W ec )

( V

m − V w − V ec )

Wher e:

VOC Regulatory = grams of VOC per liter of C oating

W s = weight of volatiles, in grams

W w = weight of water, in grams

W ec = weight of E xempt C ompounds, in grams

V m = volume of C oating, in liters

V w = volume of water, in liters

V ec = volume of E xempt C ompounds, in

liters

(ii) VOC Actual

For L ow S olids C oatings, determine the VOC C ontent in units of grams of VOC per liter of C oating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, including the volume of any water and

E xempt C ompounds. Determine the VOC C onten t using equation

2 as follows:

Equation 2:

- VOC Actual is the weight of VOC per volume of coating.

VOC Act ual ls = ( W s − W w − W ec )

( V

m )

Where:

VOC Actual ls = The VOC C ontent of low solids coating in grams of VOC per liter of C oating

W s = weight of volatiles, in grams

W w = weight of water, in grams

W ec = weight of E xempt C ompounds, in grams

V m = Volume of C oating, in liters1113

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(a) To determine the physical properties of a C oating in order to perform the calculations in subsection (G)(1), the reference method for VOC C ontent is USEPA Method 24, incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)( y ), except as provided in subsections (G)(3) and (G)(4).

(b) An alternative method to determine the VOC C ontent of C oatings is South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 304

- 91 (Revised February 1996), incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)( b ).

(c) The E xempt C ompounds content shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303

- 91 (Revised August 1996)

, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 41, or Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43 , incorporated by reference in

subsection s (G)(5)( b ) , ( G)(5)( d ), and (G)(5)( e ).

(d) To dete rmine the VOC C ontent of a C oating, the manufacturer may use USEPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in subsection (G)(3), formulation data, or any other reasonable means for predicting that

the C oating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance checks, record keeping).

(i) However, if there are any inconsistencies between the results of

USEPA Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC

C ontent, the USEPA Method 24 test results will govern, except when an alternative method is approved as specified in subsection (G)(3). The APCO may require the manufacturer to conduct a

USEPA Method 24 analysis. (3) Alternative Test Methods

(a) Other test methods demonstr ated to provide results that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with subsection (G)(2), after review and approved in writing by the District, CARB, and USEPA, may also be

used.

(4) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings

(a) Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent C oatings used as T raffic

M arking C oatings shall be conducted according to a modification of USEPA Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)( l ).AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings (b) This method has not been approved for methacrylate multicomponent

C oatings used for other purposes than as T raffic M arking C oatings or for other classes of multicomponent C oatings.

(5) Test Methods : The following test methods are incorporated by reference herein,

and sha ll be used to test C oatings subject to the provisions of this rule:

(a) A cid Content of Coatings : The acid content of a coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 1613

- 0 6, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermed iates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

( b ) Alternative VOC Content of Coatings : The VOC Content of Coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or S outh Coast Air Quality Management District Method 304

- 91 (Revised 1996), “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials,” S outh Coast Air Quality Management D istrict Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples

.

( c ) Aluminum Roof Coatings: The metallic content o f the C oating shall be determined by S outh Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318

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

Ray Diffraction ”.

( d ) Exempt Compounds

-- Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The Exempt Compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt compound for compliance with S ection (G) by B ay Area Air Quality Management District Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Relat ed Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures , Volume III, adopted 12/20/95.

( e ) Exempt Compounds

-- Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes, shall be analyzed as Exempt Compounds for compliance with S ection (G) by B ay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent

- Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials,”

B ay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures

, Volume III, adopted 11/6/96.

( f

) Faux Finishing Co ating: The metallic content of the C oating shall be determined by S outh Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318

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

Ray Diffraction”.1113

- 26 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings ( g ) Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a fire

- retardant C oating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84

- 07 , “Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.

( h ) Fire Resistance Rating: The fire resistance rating of a fire

- resistive C oating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 119

- 07 , “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials”.

( ( i ) Gloss Determination: The glos s of a C oating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 523

- 89 (1999), “Standard Test Method for Specular

Gloss”

.

( j ) Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specialty Coatings: ASTM D7088

- 04, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coati ngs Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry.

(k) Metallic Pigmented Coating : The metallic content of a Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318

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

Ray Diffraction,” South Coast Air Quality Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples

.

( l ) 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” (September 11, 1998).

( m ) 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 Chamber” 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”.

( n ) Other Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S.

EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by S outh Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303

- 91 (Revised 199 6 ), “Determination of Exempt Compounds,” S outh Coast Air Quality Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples

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Architectural Coatings ( o ) Pre

- Treatment Wash Primer: ASTM D 1613

- 0 6, “ Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products ”.

( p ) R eactive Penetrating Sealer: Chloride Screening Applications: National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete Sealers for the Protection of Bridge Structures”.

( q ) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Repellency: ASTM C67

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

ASTM C97

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

- 06, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related

Units”.

( r ) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: ASTM

E96 /E96M

- 05, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of

Materials”.

( s ) S tone Consolidants: ASTM E2167

- 01, “Standard Guide for Selection and

Use of Stone Consolidants”.

` ( t ) Surface Chalkiness : The chalkiness of a surface shall be determined using ASTM Designation D 4214

- 07 , “Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films ”.

(u) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance : ASTM D 4060

- 07, “Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by

the Taber Abraser”.

( v ) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585

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

Condensati on” and ASTM D3359

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

.

( w ) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness : ASTM D 3363

- 05, “Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test”.

( x ) 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 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints”.1113

- 28 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (y ) VOC Content of Coatings : The VOC Content of a Coating shall be determined by USEPA 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 W eight Solids of Surface Coatings”.

( z ) Waterproofing Membrane : ASTM C836

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

- Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course ”.

[SIP: See SIP Table at http://www .avaqmd.ca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=921 ]AVAQMD Rule 1113 1113

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Architectural Coatings T able 1

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter a of C oating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, E xempt C ompounds, or

C olorant added to tint bases. “Manufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on th e label or lid of the C oating container.

Coating Category Effective

03/18/2003 Effective

06/18/2003 Effective,

01/01/2004 Effective

6/18/2014 Primary Coatings

Flat Coatings 250 100 50 Nonflat Coatings 250 150 100 Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings 250 150 Specialty Coatings

Aluminum Roof Coatings 400 Basement Specialty Coatings 400 Bituminous Roof Coatings 420 300 50

Bituminous Roof Primers 420 350

Bond Breakers 350 Concrete Curing Compounds 350 Concrete/Masonary Sealers 100 Driveway Sealers 50 Dry Fog Coatings 400 150 Faux Finishing Coatings 350 Fire Resistive Coatings 350 Floor Coatings 400 250 100 Form-Release Compounds 250 Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500 High Temperature Coatings 420 Industrial Maintenance Coatings 420 250
Low Solids Coatings 120 a Magnesite Cement Coatings 450 Mastic Texture Coatings 300 100 Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500 Multi-Color Coatings 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 780 420 Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200 100 Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350 Recycled Coatings 250 Roof Coatings 300 250 50 Rust Preventative Coatings 400 250

Shellacs:

Clear 730 Opaque 550 Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 100

Stains 350 250

Stone Consolidants 450 Swimming Pool Coatings 340 Traffic Marking Coatings 150 100 Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420 Waterproofing Membranes 250 Wood Coatings 275

Wood Preservatives 350

Zinc-Rich Primers 340 a: Limit is expressed as VOC Actual1113

- 30 AVAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings Table 2

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Effective 06/18/14 the coating categories in Table 2 are eliminated and will be subject to the VOC limit of the applicable category in Table 1, ex cep t as provided in Section (C)(2), (C)(3),

and (C)( 5 )

.

Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter of Coating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, Exempt Compounds, or

Colorant added to tint bases. “Man ufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the Coating container.

Coating Category Effective

06/18/14

Antenna Coatings 530
Antifouling Coatings 400
Clear Wood Coatings
Clear Brushing Lacquers 680
Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) 550
Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sanding sealers) 350

Varnishes 350

Fire

- Retardant Coatings:

Clear 650
Opaque 350
Flow Coatings 420
Quick

- Dry Enamels 250
Quick

- Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 200
Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coatings 340
Temperature

- Indicator Safety Coatings 550
Waterproofing Sealers 250
Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers 400