(Adopted: 02/20/79; Amended: 06/04/84; Amended: 11/02/92; 

Amended: 02/24/03; Amended: 00/00/00) 

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RULE 1113 

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(A) General

(1) Purpose: The purpose of this rRule is to limit the quantity of Vvolatile Oorganic 

Ccompounds (VOC) in Aarchitectural Ccoatings. 

 [Capitalize abbreviated and defined words]

(2) Applicability: Except as provided in subsection (A)(1)(3), this rule is applicable 

to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, or manufactures, blends or 

repackages any Aarchitectural Ccoating for use within the Mojave Desert Air 

Quality Management District as well as any person who applies or Ssolicits the 

application of any Aarchitectural Ccoating within the District. 

 [Correct citation, additional verbiage added from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(3) This rule does not apply to: 

(a) Any Aarchitectural Ccoating 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 Aaerosol Ccoating Pproduct.

(c) With the exception of Section (E), Aany Aarchitectural Ccoating that is 

sold in a container with a volume of one (1) liter (1.057 quart) or less. 

[Additional verbiage added from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(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 Ccoating product containing 

pigments or resins that dispenses product 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.

 [Capitalize defined words]
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(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 Code §40750 and his or her designee.

(4) “Aluminum Roof”- 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)(b). 

[Additional definition added from SCM – a new definition created from Metallic 

Pigmented]

(54) “Antenna Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated exclusively for 

application to equipment and associated structural Aappurtenances that are used 

to receive or transmit electromagnetic signals.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Antenna Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(65) “Antifouling Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated for application to 

submerged stationary structures and their Aappurtenances to prevent or reduce the 

attachment of marine or freshwater biological organisms. To qualify as an 

antifouling Ccoating, the Ccoating 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 January 1, 2013 the Antifouling Coating category is eliminated and will 

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(67) “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.

(78) “Architectural Coating”- A Ccoating to be applied to stationary structures or their 

Aappurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of 

installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in Sshop Aapplications 

or to non-stationary structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and 

automobiles, and Aadhesives are not considered aArchitectural Ccoatings for the 

purposes of this rule.
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 [Capitalize defined words]

(9) “Basement Specialty Coating”- A clear or opaque Coating 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 must

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

referenced in subsection (G)(5)(i).

 (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 referenced in subsection (G)(5)(l).

[Added definition from SCM –a new category created from the combination of 

waterproofing sealer definition and waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer]

(8) “Bay Area Air Qulaity Management District” (BAAQMD) – The air quality 

district created pursuant to Division 26, Part 3, Chapter 4 of the California Health 

and Safety Code (commencing with §40200)

(910) “Bitumens”- 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. 

(1011) “Bituminous Roof Coating”- A Ccoating which incorporates Bbitumens that is 

labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(1112) “Bituminous Roof Primer”- A primer which incorporates Bbitumens 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.

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(1213) “Bond Breaker”- A Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(1314) “California Air Resources Board” (CARB)- The California Air Resources Board, 

the Executive Officer of CARB and his or her authorized representative, the 

powers and duties of which are described in Part 2 of Division 26 of the 

California Health & Safety Code (commencing with §39500).
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(1514) “Clear Brushing Lacquers”- Clear wood finishes, excluding clear lacquer sanding 

sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins 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)(ef). 

Effective January 1, 2013 the Antenna Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(1615) “Clear Wood Coatings”- Clear and semi-transparent Ccoatings, including 

lacquers and varnishes, applied to Wwood Ssubstrates to provide a transparent or 

translucent solid film.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Clear Wood Coating category is eliminated and will 

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(1617) “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, Vvarnishes, Ssealers, and Sstains.

 [Capitalize defined word]

(1718) “Colorant”- A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder 

that is added to an aArchitectural Ccoating after packaging in sale units to 

produce the desired color.

 [Capitalize defined word]

(1819) “Concrete Curing Compound”- A Ccoating 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. 

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(20) “Concrete/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.

[Additional definition added from SCM – new definition created from 

combination of waterproofing sealer and waterproofing Concrete/Masonry 

Sealer]
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(1921) “District”- The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, the geographical 

area of which is described District Rule 103.

(22) “Driveway 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.

 [Additional definition added from SCM]

(2023) “Dry Fog Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated only for spray application 

such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental 

surfaces in the vicinity of the surface Ccoating activity.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(2124) “Exempt Compound”- A compound identified as exempt under the definition of 

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), subsection (B)(67). The exempt compound 

content of a coating shall be determined using the applicable calculations and test 

methods found in Section (G). “Exempt Compounds”- Those compounds listed in 

40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 51.100(s). The Exempt Compounds 

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 subsections (G)(5)(m), (G)(5)(c), and (G)(5)(d).

 [Corrected definition to standard definition used]

(2225) “Faux Finishing Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated as to meet one or 

more of the following:

 (a) a stain or 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.

 (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 applied (at least 

0.4 pounds per gallon).

 (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 tested in 

accordance method referenced subsection (G)(5)(e).
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 (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 method referenced subsection (G)(5)(e).

 (e) A clear topcoat to seal and protect a Faux Finishing Coating that 

meets one or more of the requirements of subsection (a) –(d) above. 

These clear topcoats must be sold and used solely as a part of a Faux 

Finishing Coating system, and must be labeled in accordance with 

subsection (D)(1)(d).

 [Revised definition per SCM, capitalize defined words]

(26) “Fire-Resistive Coating”– An opaque cCoating 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 local building code 

requirements.that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approved by 

building code officials for use in bringing assemblies of structural materials into 

compliance with federal, state, and local building code requirements. The FireResistive Coating and the testing agency must be approved by building code 

officials and. The fire resistive coatingshall be tested in accordance with the 

applicable test methods found in Ssubsection (G)(5)(g).

[Correct referenced subsection, capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM, 

corrected for only one test method]

(24)(27)“Fire-Retardant Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated to retard ignition 

and flame spread, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approved 

by building code officials for use in bringing building and construction materials 

into compliance with federal, state and local building code requirements. The 

Ffire-Rretardant Ccoating and the testing agency must be approved by building 

code officials and shall be tested in accordance with the test method referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(f). The fire-retardant coating shall be tested in accordance with 

applicable test methods found in Section (G).

Effective January 1, 2013 the Fire-Retardant Coating category is eliminated and 

Coatings with fire retardant properties will be subject to the VOC limit of their 

primary category (eg., Flat, Nonflat, etc.).

[Added verbiage from SCM, applicable test removed from SCM] 

(2528) “Flat Coating”- A Ccoating 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 
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60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).to the 

applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(h).

 [Changed for consistency with other definitions in section, capitalize defined 

words]

(2629) “Floor Coating”- An opaque Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(3027) “Flow Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by 

electric power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective 

Ccoating systems present on utility transformer units.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Flow Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(2831) “Form-Release Compound”- A Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(2932) “Graphic Arts Coating or Sign Paint”- A Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

 

(3033) “High-Temperature Coating”- A high performance Ccoating labeled and 

formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to 

temperatures above 204oC (400o

F).

 [Capitalize defined words]

(3134) “Industrial Maintenance Coating”- A high performance aArchitectural cCoating, 

including Pprimers, Ssealers, Uundercoaters, 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)(ed).:

 (a) Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions 

(aqueous and non-aqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior 

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 (b) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic 

agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or 

solutions; 

 (c) Repeated Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121oC (250oF); 

 (d) Repeated (fFrequent) heavy abrasion, including mechanical 

wear and repeated (frequent) scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, 

or scouring agents; or 

 (e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.

[Revised definition per SCM, capitalize defined word, changed for language 

consistency with SCM, correct referenced subsection]

(3532) “Lacquer”- A clear or opaque wood Ccoating, including clear lacquer sanding 

Ssealers, formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation 

without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film

.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Lacquer category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(3336) “Low Solids Coating”- A Ccoating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per 

liter (one (1) pound or less of solids per gallon) of Ccoating material as 

recommended for application by the manufacturer. The VOC Content for Low 

Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance with subsection (G)(1)(ii).

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(3437) “Magnesite Cement Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated for 

application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate 

from erosion by water.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(38) “Manufacturer’s Maximum Thinning Recommendation”- The maximum 

recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the Coating 

container.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(3539) “Mastic Texture Coating”- A Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(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.

[Additional definition from SCM]
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(3641) “Metallic Pigmented Coating”- A Coating labeled and formulated to provide a 

metallic appearance. TheA Ccoating containing must contain at least 48 grams of 

elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of Ccoating as applied (at 

least 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with the applicable test 

method found in subsSection (G)(5)(j). The Metallic Pigmented Coating category 

does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc-Rich Primers.

[Additional verbiage added from SCM for clarification, capitalize defined words, 

correct referenced subsection]

(3742) “Multi-Color Coating”- A Ccoating that is packaged in a single container and that 

is labeled and formulated to exhibits more than one color when applied in a single 

coat.

 [Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(3843) “Nonflat Coating”- A Ccoating 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 ASTM Designation D 523-89 

(1999)the applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(h).

 [Capitalize defined words, correct referenced subsection]

(3944) “Nonflat - High Gloss Coating”- A Nnonflat Ccoating that registers a gloss of 70 

or above on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 

(1999)applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(h) and labeled in 

accordance with subsection (D)(1)(l)(i).

 [Capitalize defined words, correct referenced subsection]

(4540) “Nonindustrial Use”- Nonindustrial use means any use of architectural coatings 

except in the construction or maintenance of any of the following: facilities used 

in the manufacturing of goods and commodities; transportation infrastructure, 

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 systems.

(46) “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.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(47) “Pearlescent”- Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination 

and viewing, as observed in mother-of-pearl.

[Additional definition from SCM]
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(48) “Plywood”- A panel product consisting of layers of wood Veneers or composite 

core pressed together with resin. This includes panel products made by either hot 

or cold pressing (with resin) Veneers to a platform.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(4149) “Post-Consumer Coating”- A finished Ccoating that would have been disposed of 

in a landfill, having completed its usefulness to a consumer, and does not include 

manufacturing wastes.is recovered from, or otherwise diverted from, the waste 

stream for the purpose of recycling.

[Language changed for clarification and to match SCM, capitalize defined words]

 (4250) “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 when tested in accordance with the applicable test method found 

in subsection (G)(5)(n). ASTM Designation D 1613-96 that is labeled and 

formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion 

resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats.

 [Definition updated for consistency with others: to leave ASTM method in Test 

Method section and only reference the section in the definition]

(43) “Primer”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate to 

provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent coats.

[“Primer” definition included in ‘Primer, Sealer and Undercoater’ definition 

below]

(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; 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 Coatings; 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.

[Changed for consistency with SCM; combined separate definitions]

(5244) “Quick-Dry Enamel”- A nonflat Ccoating that is labeled as specified in 

subsection 4.1.8(D)(1)(k)(i) and that is formulated to have the following 

characteristics:
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(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 1640-95 sets to 

touch in 2 hours or less, is tack free in 4 hours or less, and dries hard in 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 January 1, 2013 the Quick-Dry Enamel category is eliminated and will 

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(5345) “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 2 hours when tested 

in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640- 95.

. Effective January 1, 2013 the Quick-Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater 

category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 

1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

 (54) “Reactive Penetrating Sealer”- A clear or pigmented Coating 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 

and masonry substrates 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 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 in accordance with applicable test methods

found in subsection (G)(5)(p); 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 applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(q); and

(c) Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride 

screening applications must meet the performance criteria referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(o).

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

subsection (D)(1)(i)(i).
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[Additional definition added from SCM – New 2010 requirement]

(4655) “Recycled Coating”- An Aarchitectural Ccoating formulated such that it contains

not less than 50 percent of the total weight consists of secondary and by volume 

post-consumer Ccoating, with not less than 10 percent of the total weight 

consisting of post-consumer Ccoating.a maximum of 50 percent by volume 

Secondary Industrial Materials or Virgin Materials.

[Changed for consistency with SCM, capitalize defined words]

(5647) “Residential”- Areas where people reside or lodge, including, but not limited to, 

single and multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment 

complexes, motels, and hotels.

(5748) “Roof Coating”- A non-bituminous Ccoating labeled and formulated exclusively 

for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing penetration of the 

substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviolet radiation. Metallic pigmented 

roof coatings which qualify as metallic pigmented coatings shall not be 

considered to be in this category, but shall be considered to be in the metallic 

pigmented coatings category.

 [Capitalize defined words, eliminated reference to Metallic pigmented roof 

coatings to eliminate conflict with Metallic Pigmented Coating category 

definition, eliminated “exclusively” to match SCM definition]

(5849) “Rust Preventative Coating”- A Ccoating formulated for nonindustrial use 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 Coatings does not include the following:

(c) Coatings that are required to be applied as a topcoat over a primer; or

(d) Coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other non-metallic 

surface.

Rust Preventative Coatings must beand labeled as specified in subsection 

(D)(1)(gf)(i).

[Verbiage added for clarity and to match SCM, capitalize defined words]

(5950) “Sanding Sealer”- A clear or semi-transparent wood Ccoating 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 
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Ccoatings. A Ssanding Ssealer that also meets the definition of a Llacquer is not 

included in this category, but is included in the Llacquer category.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Sanding Sealer category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(51) “Sealer”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for one 

or more of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent Ccoatings from being 

absorbed by the substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent Ccoatings by 

materials in the substrate.

[Deleted-Included in definition for Primer, Sealer, Undercoater (B)(46)]

(52) “Secondary Coating (Rework)”- A fragment of a finished Ccoating or a finished 

Ccoating from a manufacturing process that has converted resources into a 

commodity of real economic value, but does not include excess virgin resources 

of the manufacturing process.

 [Deleted-Not in SCM]

(60) “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.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(61) “Semitransparent Coating”- A Coating that contains binders and colored pigments 

and is formulated to change the color of the surface, but not conceal the grain 

pattern or texture.

[Additional definition from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(5362) “Shellac”- A clear or opaque Ccoating formulated solely with the resinous 

secretions of the lac beetle (Laciffer lacca), thinned with alcohol, and formulated 

to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction.

 [Capitalize defined words, evised definition per SCM]

(5463) “Shop Application”- Application of a Ccoating 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 

Ccoatings).

 [Capitalize defined words]

(5564) “Solicit”- To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

(56) “South Coast Air Quality Management District” (SCAQMD) – The air quality 

district createdpursuant to Division 26, Part 3, Chapter 5.5 of the California 

Health and Safety Code (commencing with §40400).
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(5765) “Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”- A Ccoating labeled as specified in 

subsection (D)(1)(hg)(i) and that is formulated for application to a substrate to 

sealblock water-soluble Stains resulting from: fire, smoke or water damage; to 

condition excessively chalky surfaces, or to block stains. An excessively chalky 

surface is one that is defined as having a chalk rating of 4 or less as determined by 

ASTM Designation D 4214-98.

[Verbiage changed to match SCM, capitalize defined words, ASTM Method not 

reference in SCM]

(5866) “Stain”- A clear, semitransparent, or opaque Ccoating labeled and formulated to 

change the color of a surface but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.

[Updated to match SCM, capitalize defined words]

(67) “Stone 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.

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

consolidate deteriorated material;.

(b) Must be specified and used in accordance with method referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(r); and.

(c) Labeled for professional use only, in accordance with the labeling 

requirements in subsection (D)(1)(i).

[Additional definition added from SCM]

(6859) “Swimming Pool Coating”- A Ccoating 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.

[Clarified to include repair and maintenance, capitalize defined words]

(6960) “Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating”- A rubber based Ccoating 

labeled and formulated to be used over existing rubber based Ccoatings for the 

repair and maintenance of swimming pools.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating

category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 

1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(7061) “Temperature-Indicator Safety Coating”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated as a 

color-changing indicator Ccoating for the purpose of monitoring the temperature 

and safety of the substrate, underlying piping, or underlying equipment, and for 

application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures 

above 204oC (400oF).
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 Effective January 1, 2013 the Temperature-Indicator Safety Coating category is 

eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(6271) “Tint Base”- An Aarchitectural Ccoating to which Ccolorant is added after 

packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(6723) “Traffic Marking Coating”- A Ccoating 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.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(73) “Tub and Tile Refinish Coating”- A clear or opaque Coating 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 

subsection (G)(5)(v).

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

determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(t).

(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 subsection (G)(5)(w).

(d) An adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must 

be determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(u).

[Additional definition from SCM]

(64) “Undercoater”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface 

for subsequent Ccoatings.

[Not in SCM; included in combined definition of Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater 

above]

(6574) “United States Environmental Protection Agency” (USEPA)- The United States 

Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the USEPA and his or her 

authorized representative. 

(7566) “Varnish”- A clear or semi-transparent wood Ccoating, excluding lacquers and 

Sshellacs, 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.
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 Effective January 1, 2013 the Varnish category is eliminated and will be subjected 

to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(76) “Veneer”- 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.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(77) “Virgin Materials”- Materials that contain no Post-Consumer Coatings or 

Secondary Industrial Materials.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(6778) “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 those 

compounds listed in 40 CFR 51.100(s)(1).

 [Correct format for defined words, capitalize defined words]

(6879) “VOC Content”- The weight of VOC per volume of Ccoating, calculated 

according to the procedures specified in subsection (G)(1). VOC Content is VOC 

Regulatory, as defined 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 defined 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.

 [Capitalize defined words, definition updated to reflect SCM]

(8069) “Waterproofing Sealer”- A Ccoating labeled and formulated for application to a 

porous substrate for the primary purpose of preventing the penetration of water.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Waterproofing Sealer category is eliminated and 

will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]

(8170) “Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer”- A clear or pigmented film-forming 

Ccoating that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to 

provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light, and Sstaining.

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer Coating 

category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 

1.

 [Added for clarification that category will be eliminated 1/1/2013]
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(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 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 referenced in subsection (G)(5)(y).

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.).

[Additional definition from SCM – new category created from combination of waterproofing 

sealer and waterproofing concrete/masonry]

(83) “Wood Coatings”- Coatings labeled and formulated for application to Wood 

Substrates only. The category includes the following: clear and Semitransparent 

Coatings; Lacquers; Varnishes; Sanding Sealers; penetrating oils; clear Stains; 

wood conditioner used as undercoats; wood Sealers used as topcoats; opaque 

Wood Coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding Sealers; and opaque lacquer 

Undercoaters. The 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)(m)(i).

[Definition added from SCM – replaces definitions above: Lacquers, Varnishes, 

Sanding Sealers, Clear Stains, new requirements for 2010]

(7184) “Wood Preservative”- A Ccoating 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 Pesticide Regulation. 

 [Capitalize defined words]

(85) “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.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(86) “Zinc-Rich Primer”- A Coating that meets all of the following specifications:

(a) Coating contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by 

weight of total solids; and
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(b) Coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm 

bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of Coating; and

(c) Coating is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such, in 

accordance with the labeling requirements in subsection (D)(1)(n)(i).

[Additional definition from SCM, new requirements for 2010]

(C) Requirements

(1) VOC Content Limits 

(a) Except as provided in subsections (C)(2), (C)(3), and (C)(85), and (C)(9), 

no person shall: 

(i) Mmanufacture, blend, or repackage for usesale within the 

Ddistrict;

(ii) Ssupply, sell, or offer for sale for use within the Ddistrict; or

(iii) Ssolicit for application or apply within the Ddistrict,

any Aarchitectural Ccoating with a VOC Ccontent 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 

Content, thinned to the Manufacture’s Maximum Thinning 

Recommendation, excluding any Colorant added to Tint Bases.

[(C)(9) is no longer applicable, clarified “for use” and added Table 2 

applicability, added statement copied from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(1) Most Restrictive VOC Limit 

(a) If anywhere on the container of any Aarchitectural Ccoating, 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 Ccoating meets the 

definition of, or is recommended for use for more than one of the Ccoating 

categories listed in Table 1 or Table 2, then the most restrictive VOC 

Ccontent limit shall apply. This provision does not apply to the following 

Ccoating categories: 

(xi) Antenna coatings.

(xii) Antifouling coatings.

(xiv) Bituminous roof primers.

(xii) Flow coatings.

(iv) Fire-retardant coatings.

(ix) High temperature coatings.

(vi) Industrial maintenance coatings. 

(i) Lacquer coatings (including lacquer sanding sealers).
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() Low-solids coatings.

(viii)Metallic pigmented coatings.

Pretreatment Wash Primers.

(iii) Shellacs.

(xv) Specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters.(x) Temperatureindicator safety coatings.

(viii) Wood preservatives.

[Updated to reflect limits both before and after 1/1/2013 effective date]

 (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.

 [Added for clarity from Placer Counties Rule 218]

(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 
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subsections (B)(28), (B)(43), and (B)(44) and the corresponding Flat, 

Nonflat, or Nonflat High Gloss VOC limit shall apply.

[Capitalize defined words, added verbiage from SCM, correct referenced section, 

moved from section previously entitled “Coatings Not Listed in Table 1” 

to this category for clarification]

 (4) Eliminated Categories

(a) Effective January 1, 2013 the Coating categories listed in Table 2 are 

eliminated, and these Coatings will be subject to the VOC limit for the 

applicable category in Table 1, except as provided in subsections (C)(2), 

(C)(3) and (C)(5).

[Added for clarity from Placer Counties Rule 218, 01/01/2013 set at 

approximately one year from date of adoption, added reference to Section 

(C)(5)]]

(3)(5) Sell-Through of Coatings 

(a) A Ccoating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured prior to the May 

24, 2003 January 1, 2013 effective date specified for that coating in Table 

1 may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to three years after the 

February 24, 2003January 1, 2013, so long as the Coating complied with 

the standards in effect at the time the Coating was manufactured.. (b)

A Ccoating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured before 

the January 1, 2013May 24, 2003 effective date for that coating in Table 1 

may be applied at any time, both before and after May 24, 2003January 1, 

2013, so long as the Ccoating complied with the standards in effect at the

time the Ccoating was manufactured. This subsection does not apply to 

any Ccoating that does not display the date or date-code required by 

subsection (D)(1)(a). 

[Input as a result of Comment Letter 3, Number 2 and Comment Letter 5, 

Number 8]

(c) A Ccoating included in an approved Averaging Program that does not 

comply with the specified limit in Table 1:

(i) May be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to three years after 

the end of the compliance period specified in the approved 

Averaging Program; and 

(ii) Such a Ccoating may be applied at any time, both during and after 

the compliance period specified in the approved Averaging 

Program.

(iii) Subsection (C)(3)(c) does not apply to any Ccoating that does not 

display on the container either the statement: "This product is 

subject to aArchitectural cCoatings averaging provisions in 
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California" or a substitute symbol specified by the Executive 

Officer of the California Air Resources Board.

(iv) Subsection (C)(3)(c) shall remain in effect until January 1, 2008. 

[Averaging Program is no longer in effect, ended 1-1-08, dates changed to 

reflect current SCM, capitalize defined words]

(4)(6) Painting Practices

(a)(a) All Aarchitectural Ccoating 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 Aarchitectural Ccoating containers include, but are not limited to, 

drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays or other application containers. 

[Capitalize defined words]

(b)(a) Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and 

cleanup shall also be closed when not in use. 

(5)(7) Thinning 

(a) No person who applies or Ssolicits the application of any Aarchitectural 

Ccoating shall apply a Ccoating that is thinned to exceed the applicable 

VOC limit specified in Table 1 or Table 2.

[Capitalize defined words add applicable reference to Table 2]

(3)8Rust Preventative Coatings 

(a) Effective January 1, 2004until January 1, 2013, a person shall only apply 

or Ssolicit the application of a rust preventative Ccoating for nonindustrial uses, unless the rust preventative Ccoating complies with the 

industrial maintenance Ccoating VOC limit specified in Table 1.

[01/01/2013 the Rust Preventative Coatings category is eliminated]

(7)Coatings Not Listed in Table 1 

(a) For any coating that does not meet any of the definitions for the specialty 

coatings categories listed in Table 1, the VOC content limit shall be 

determined by classifying the coating as a flat coating or a nonflat coating, 

based on its gloss, as defined in subsections (B)(25), (B)(38), and (B)(39) 

and the corresponding flat or nonflat VOC limit shall apply.

[Section moved to Section (C)(3)(b) for clarity]

(8) Lacquers

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add up to ten percent (10%) by volume of VOC to a lacquer to avoid 

blushing of the finish during days with relative humidity greater than 

seventy percent (70%) and temperature below 65oF, at the time of 

application, provided that prior to the addition of VOC:

(i) the Ccoating contains acetone; and 

(ii) no more than 550 grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating, less water 

and Eexempt Ccompounds.

[Deleted - Not in SCM]

(9) Averaging Compliance Option 

(a) On or after February 24, 2003, in lieu of compliance with the specified 

limits in Table 1 for floor Ccoatings; industrial maintenance Ccoatings; 

primers, Ssealers, and Uundercoaters; quick-dry primers, Ssealers, and 

Uundercoaters; quick-dry enamels; roof Ccoatings; Bbituminous Rroof 

Ccoatings rust preventative Ccoatings; Sstains; waterproofing Ssealers, as 

well as flats and non-flats (excluding recycled Ccoatings), manufacturers 

may average designated Ccoatings such that their actual cumulative 

emissions from the averaged Ccoatings are less than or equal to the 

cumulative emissions that would have been allowed under those limits 

over a compliance period not to exceed one year.

(b) Such manufacturers must also comply with the averaging provisions 

contained in Appendix A, as well as maintain and make available for 

inspection records for at least three years after the end of the compliance 

period.

(c) This subsection and Appendix A shall cease to be effective on January 1, 

2005, after which averaging will no longer be allowed.

[Averaging Option expired in 1-1-08]

(9) Early Compliance Provision

(a) Prior to January 1, 2013, 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) and (D) shall be considered 

in compliance with this rule.

(D) Container Labeling Requirements 

(1) Each manufacturer of any Aarchitectural Ccoating subject to this rule shall 

display the following information on the Ccoating container (or label) in which 

the Ccoating is sold or distributed.
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(a) Date Code 

(i) The date the Ccoating was manufactured, or a date code 

representing the date the Coating was manufactured, shall be 

indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container. 

(ii) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any Ccoating, 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 Ccoating shall be indicated on the label or lid of the 

container. 

(ii) This requirement does not apply to the thinning of Aarchitectural 

Ccoatings with water. 

(iii) If thinning of the Ccoating prior to use is not necessary, the 

recommendation must specify that the Ccoating is to be applied 

without thinning.

[Language added for clarity, capitalize defined words]

(c) VOC Content 

(i) Each container of any Ccoating subject to this rule shall display 

one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating: 

either the maximum or the actual VOC content of the coating, as 

supplied, including the maximum thinning as recommended by the 

manufacturer. 

(i) Maximum VOC Content as determined from all potential product 

formulations; or

(ii) VOC Content as determined from actual formulation data; or

(iii) VOC Content as determined using the applicable test methods in 

Section (G)(2).

(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 amount of 

thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer.

(vi) Effective January 1, 2013, if the coating is a multi-component 

product, the container must display the VOC content as mixed or 

catalyzed.

(vii) Effective January 1, 2013, 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.

 
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(ii) VOC content shall be displayed in grams of VOC per liter of 

coating. 

(iii) VOC content displayed shall be calculated using product 

formulation data, or shall be determined using the test methods in 

subsection (G)(2). The equations in subsection (G)(1) shall be 

used to calculate VOC content.

[Added language and clarification from SCM and Bay Area AQMD, 

capitalize defined words]

(d) Faux Finishing Coatings

(i) Effective 01/01/2013 the labels of all clear topcoat Faux Finishing 

Coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can 

only be sold or used as part of a Faux Finishing Coating system”.

[Added from SCM – definition added in Section (B) above as well, January 1, 

2013 approximately one year from date of adoption]

(de) Industrial Maintenance Coatings 

(i) In addition to the information specified in subsection (D)(1)(a), 

(D)(1)(b), and (D)(1)(c), each manufacturer of any The labels of all 

Iindustrial Mmaintenance Ccoating subject to this rule shall 

display on the label or lid of the container in which the Ccoating 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 Rresidential use” or “Not intended for Rresidential 

use”.

[Changed wording to be consistent with other labeling requirements, 

copied from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(e)f Clear Brushing Lacquers 

(i) Effective May 24, 2003, tThe labels of all Cclear Bbrushing 

Llacquers shall prominently display the statements “For brush 

application only,” and “This product must not be thinned or 

sprayed”.

 Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013.

 [Category is eliminated per SCM]

(gf) Rust Preventative Coatings 
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(i) Effective May 24, 2003, tThe labels of all Rrust Ppreventative 

Ccoatings shall prominently display the statement “For Metal 

Substrates Only”.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(hg) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 

(i) Effective May 24, 2003, tThe labels of all Sspecialty Pprimers, 

Ssealers, and Uundercoaters shall prominently display one or more 

of the descriptions listed in subsections (a) - (ec) below. 

a. For blocking Sstains.

ba. “For fire-damaged substrates”. 

cb. “For smoke-damaged substrates”. 

dc. “For water-damaged substrates”. 

e. For excessively chalky substrates.

[Copied from SCM]

(ii) Until January 1, 2013, 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 4214-98. Until January 1, 

2013, 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.

[Input as a result of Comment Letter 5, Number 14 and Comment Letter 3, 

Number 3]

 (i) Reactive Penetrating Sealers

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Reactive Penetrating Sealers 

shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating 

Sealer”.

[Copied from SCM, 01/01/2013 approximately one year from date of adoption]

 (j) Stone Consolidants

(i) Effective 01/01/2013 the labels of all Stone Consolidants shall 

prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidant – For 

Professional Use Only”

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(kh) Quick Dry Enamels 

(i) Effective May 24, 2003, tThe labels of all quick dry enamels shall 

prominently display the words “Quick Dry” and the dry hard time.

 Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013.

[Category eliminated per SCM]

(il) Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings 

(i) (i) Effective May 24, 2003, tThe labels of all Nnonflat - Hhigh 

Ggloss Ccoatings shall prominently display the words “High 

Gloss”.

[Capitalize defined words]

 (m) Wood Coatings

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Wood Coatings shall 

prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.

[Copied from SCM 01/01/2013 approximately one year from date of adoption]

(n) Zinc Rich Primers

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, 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 only”.

b. “For industrial use only”.

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

residential use”

[Copied from SCM and San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District 

Rule 4601, 01/01/2013 approximately one year from date of adoption]

(E) Reporting Requirements 

(1)Clear Brushing Lacquers 

(a) Each manufacturer of clear brushing lacquers shall, on or before April 1 of 

each calendar year beginning in the year 2004, submit an annual report to 

CARB. The report shall specify the number of gallons of clear brushing 

lacquers sold in the State during the preceding calendar year, and shall 

describe the method used by the manufacturer to calculate State sales.
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(2)Rust Preventive Coatings

(a) Each manufacturer of rust preventative Ccoatings shall, on or before April 

1 of each calendar year beginning in the year 2004, submit an annual 

report to CARB. The report shall specify the number of gallons of rust 

preventative Ccoatings sold in the State during the preceding calendar 

year, and shall describe the method used by the manufacturer to calculate 

State sales.

(3)Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 

(a) Each manufacturer of Sspecialty Pprimers, Ssealers, and Uundercoaters 

shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning in the year 

2004, submit an annual report to CARB. The report shall specify the 

number of gallons of Sspecialty Pprimers, Ssealers, and Uundercoaters 

sold in the State during the preceding calendar year, and shall describe the 

method used by the manufacturer to calculate State sales.

(4) Toxic Exempt Compounds 

(a) For each Aarchitectural Ccoating that contains perchloroethylene or 

methylene chloride, the manufacturer shall, on or before April 1 of each 

calendar year beginning with the year 2004, report to CARB the following 

information for products sold in the State during the preceding year:

(i) the product brand name and a copy of the product label with 

legible usage instructions;

(ii) the product category listed in Table 1 to which the Ccoating 

belongs;

(iii) the total sales in California during the calendar year to the nearest 

gallon;

(iv) the volume percent, to the nearest 0.10 percent, of 

perchloroethylene and methylene chloride in the Ccoating.

(5) Recycled Coatings

(a) Manufacturers of recycled Ccoatings must submit a letter to CARB 

certifying their status as a Recycled Paint Manufacturer. The 

manufacturer shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning 

with the year 2004, submit an annual report to CARB. The report shall 

include, for all recycled Ccoatings, the total number of gallons distributed 

in the State during the preceding year, and shall describe the method used 

by the manufacturer to calculate State distribution.

(6) Bituminous Coatings
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(a) Each manufacturer of Bbituminous Rroof Ccoatings or Bbituminous Rroof 

Pprimers shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning with 

the year 2004, submit an annual report to CARB. The report shall specify 

the number of gallons of Bbituminous Rroof Ccoatings or Bbituminous 

Rroof Pprimers sold in the State during the preceding calendar year, and 

shall describe the method used by the manufacturer to calculate State 

sales.

(1) Sales Data

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

Executive Officer of the CARB, 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:

(i) The name and mailing address of the manufacturer; 

(ii) The name, address and telephone number of a contact person; 

(iii) The name of the Coating product as it appears on the label and the

applicable Coating 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 content and VOC Regulatory content in grams 

per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC Actual content

and VOC Regulatory content after maximum recommended 

thinning. If containers less than one (1) liter have a different VOC 

Content than containers greater than one (1) liter, list separately. If 

the Coating is a multi-component product, provide the VOC

Content 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 numbers of any compounds in the product

specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in

subsection (B)(78);

(ix) Whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or

100 percent solids; 

(x) Description of resin or binder in the product;

(xi) Whether the Coating 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 specifically exempted from the 

VOC definition, as referenced in subsection (B)(78); and
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(xiv) The percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the

product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as 

referenced in subsection (B)(78).

(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 CARB may be claimed as confidential, and such information shall be 

handled in accordance with the procedures specified in Title 17, California 

Code of Regulations Sections 91000-91022.

(c) Although Tertiary Butyl Acetate (TBAc) is exempt as a VOC when 

determining VOC content of a coating and compliance with emission 

limitations, it remains a VOC for purposes of all recordkeeping, emissions

inventory, and dispersion modeling and must be treated as such.

 [Added from 40 CFR 51.100(s)(5) with modifications from MDAQMD 

tBAc Policy]]

[Section updated to reflect requirements in SCM, with some modification from 40 

CFR51.100(s)(5) and MDAWMD tBAc Policy]

(F) Administrative Requirements

(1) District Rule 442 Applicability 

(a) Any Ccoating, Ccoating 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.

[Capitalize defined words]

 (2) Severability

(a) 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.

[Added from Kern County Rule 410.1A and similar verbiage in Placer County

Rule 218]

(G) Compliance Provisions and Test Methods 

(1) Calculation of VOC Content 

(a) (a) For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC Ccontent limits 

in Table 1 and Table 2, the VOC Ccontent of a Ccoating 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 Thesupplied. The VOC 
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Ccontent of a Ttint Bbase shall be determined without Ccolorant that is added 

after the Ttint Bbase is manufactured. Effective January 1, 2013 if the coating 

is a multi-component product, the VOC Content must be calculated as mixed 

or catalyzed. Effective January 1, 2013, 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.

[Added from SCM and for clarification, capitalize defined words, add reference 

to Table 2]

(i) With the exception of Llow Ssolids Ccoatings, determine the VOC 

Ccontent in grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating thinned to the 

manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding the volume 

of any water and Eexempt Ccompounds. Determine the VOC 

Ccontent using equation 1 as follows:

Where:

VOC 

Regulatory

= grams of VOC per liter of 

Coating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

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

VOC Content = grams of VOC per liter of coating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

Vw = volume of water, in liters

 

V ) ec ( Vm - Vw - 

W ) ec W - Ww - s

 (

VOC Regulatory =
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Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters

[Put in table format]

(ii) For Llow Ssolids Ccoatings, determine the VOC Ccontent in units 

of grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating thinned to the 

manufacturer's maximum recommendation, including the volume 

of any water and Eexempt Ccompounds. Determine the VOC 

Ccontent using equation 2 as follows:

Where:

VOC Actual = the VOC content of a low solids Coating 

grams of VOC per liter of Coating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of Exempt Compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of Coating, in liters

VOC Contentls = the VOC content of a low solids coating in 

grams of VOC per liter of coating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

[Verbiage changed to match 40 CFR 59, capitalize defined words, put in table 

format]

(2) VOC Content of Coatings 

(a) To determine the physical properties of a Ccoating in order to perform the 

calculations in subsection (G)(1), the reference method for VOC Ccontent 

is USEPA Method 24, incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)(xk), 

except as provided in subsections (G)(3) and (G)(4). 

(b) An alternative method to determine the VOC Ccontent of Ccoatings is 

SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 304-91 

(Revised February 1996), incorporated by reference in subsection 

(G)(5)(al). 

(c) The Eexempt Ccompounds content shall be determined by SCAQMD 

South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 (Revised 

August 1996), Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 41, or 

 

 ( Vm ) 

W ) ec W - Ww - s

 (

VOC Actual =
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Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43, incorporated by 

reference in subsections (G)(5)(mj), (G)(5)(c), and (G)(5)(d).

(d) To determine the VOC Ccontent of a Ccoating, 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 Ccoating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance 

checks, record keeping). 

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

USEPA Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC 

Ccontent, 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.

 [Added USEPA to Method 24 for clarification, capitalize defined words]

(3) Alternative Test Methods 

(a) Other test methods demonstrated 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 Ccoatings used as Ttraffic 

Mmarking Ccoatings 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)(km). 

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

Ccoatings used for other purposes than as Ttraffic Mmarking Ccoatings or 

for other classes of multicomponent Ccoatings.

[Capitalize defined words]

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

and shall be used to test Ccoatings subject to the provisions of this rule:

(ae) Acid Content of Coatings: The acid content of a coating shall be 

determined by ASTM Designation D 1613-96, “Standard Test Method for 

Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, 

Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

(b) Alternative VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC Ccontent of Ccoatings 

may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or SCAQMDSouth Coast 
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Air Quality Management District Method 304-91 (Revised 1996), 

“Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various 

Materials,” SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality Management District

Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

[Capitalize defined words, SCAQMD no longer included in definitions]

(c) Aluminum Roof Coatings: The metallic content of the Coating shall be 

determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318-

95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by XRay Diffraction”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(x) Drying Times: The set-to-touch, dry-hard, dry-to-touch, and dry-to-recoat 

times of a Ccoating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 1640-

95, “Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of 

Organic Coatings at Room Temperature”. The tack-free time of a quickdry enamel Ccoating shall be determined by the Mechanical Test Method 

of ASTM Designation D 1640-95.

[Deleted - Not in SCM]

(di) Exempt Compounds--Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The Eexempt 

Ccompound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt 

compound for compliance with Ssection (G)6 by BAAQMDBay Area Air 

Quality Management District Method 41, “Determination of Volatile 

Organic Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Related Materials 

Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” BAAQMDBay Area Air Quality 

Management District Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 

12/20/95.

[Capitalize defined words, BAAQMD no longer included in definitions]

(e) Exempt Compounds--Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, 

branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes, shall be analyzed as 

Eexempt Ccompounds for compliance with Ssection (G)6 by 

BAAQMDBay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43, 

“Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent-Based Coatings, 

Inks, and Related Materials,” BAAQMDBay Area Air Quality 

Management District Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 11/6/96.

[Capitalize defined words, BAAQMD no longer included in definitions]

(f) Faux Finishing Coating: The metallic content of the Coating shall be 

determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318-

95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by XRay Diffraction”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]
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(ga) Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a fire-retardant Ccoating 

shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84-9907, “Standard Test 

Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.

[Updated to test method referenced in SCM]

(hb) Fire Resistance Rating: The fire resistance rating of a fire-resistive 

Ccoating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 119-9807, 

“Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction 

Materials”.

[Updated to test method referenced in SCM]

(ic) Gloss Determination: The gloss of a Ccoating 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 Coatings 

Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(kd) Metal Content of Coatings: The metallic content of a Ccoating shall be 

determined by SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality Management Distict

Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in 

Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction,” SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality 

Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement 

Samples.

[Capitalize defined words]

(l) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings: The VOC Ccontent of 

methacrylate multicomponent Ccoatings used as Ttraffic Mmarking 

Ccoatings 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).

[Capitalize defined words]

(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”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]
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(nj) Other Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S. 

EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality 

Management District Method 303-91 (Revised 19936), “Determination of 

Exempt Compounds,” SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality Management 

District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

[Correct revision year]

(o) Pre-Treatment Wash Primer: ASTM D1613-06, “Standard Test Method 

for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, 

Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

[Added to support definition in Section (B)]

(p) Reactive Penetrating Sealer - Chloride Screening Applications: National 

Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete Sealers for 

the Protection of Bridge Structures”.

 [Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(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, “Standard 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”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(r) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: ASTM

E96/E96M-05, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of 

Materials”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)] 

(s) Stone Consolidants: ASTM E2167-01, “Standard Guide for Selection and 

Use of Stone Consolidants”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(tg) Surface Chalkiness: The chalkiness of a surface shall be determined using 

ASTM Designation D 4214-98, “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”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(v) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard 

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled 

Condensation” and ASTM D3359-02, “Standard Test Methods for 
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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”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(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”. 

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

(yk) VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC Ccontent of a Ccoating 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”.

 [Capitalize defined words]

(z) Waterproofing Membrane: ASTM C836-06, “Standard Specification for 

High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing 

Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]

[Test Methods added from SCM – test methods not in SCM deleted, capitalize 

defined words, test methods alphabetized,]

[SIP: See SIP Table at 

http://www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=45 Submitted as 

amended 02/24/03 on ______; Submitted as amended 11/2/92 on 1/11/93; Approved: 6/9/82, 47 

FR 25013, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xii)(B)] 
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Table 1 

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per litera of Ccoating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum 

recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, Eexempt Ccompounds, or Ccolorant added to tint bases. 

“Manufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on 

the label or lid of the Ccoating container.

[Capitalize defined words]

Coating Category Effective 

February 24, 2003

Effective

May 24, 2003

Effective 1/1/2004

Flat Coatings 250 100

Nonflat Coatings 250 150

Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings 250 

Specialty Coatings 

Antenna Coatings 530

Antifouling Coatings 400

Bituminous Roof Coatings 300 

Bituminous Roof Primers 350b350

Bond Breakers 350 

Clear Wood Coatings

 Clear Brushing Lacquers

 Lacquers (including lacque sanding 

Ssealers)

 Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sanding 

Ssealers)

 Varnishes

680

680

550

350

550

350

Concrete Curing Compounds 350 

Dry Fog Coatings 400 

Faux Finishing Coatings 350

Fire Resistive Coatings 350

Fire-Retardant Coatings:

 Clear

 Opaque

650

350

Floor Coatings 250

Flow Coatings 420

Form-Release Compounds 250

Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500 

High Temperature Coatings 550 420

Industrial Maintenance Coatings 420c250

Low Solids Coatingsd120

Magnesite Cement Coatings 600 450

Mastic Texture Coatings 300 

Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500 

Multi-Color Coatings 580 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 780 420

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200

Quick-Dry Enamels 400 250

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 450 200

Recycled Coatings 250

Roof Coatings 300 250

Rust Preventative Coatings 400
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Coating Category Effective 

February 24, 2003

Effective

May 24, 2003

Effective 1/1/2004

Shellacs:

 Clear

 Opaque

730

550

Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 

Stains 350 250

Swimming Pool Coatings 650 340

Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance 

Coatings

650 340

Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings 550

Traffic Marking Coatings 250 150

Waterproofing Sealers 400 250

Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers 400 

Wood Preservatives 350e350

a. Conversion factor: one pound VOC per gallon (U.S.) = 119.95 grams VOC per liter.

b. Formerly listed as General Primer, Sealers & Undercoaters.

c. Except Anti-Grafitti coatings which have a limit of 600 g/ltr.

d. Units are grams of VOC per liter (pounds of VOC per gallon) of Ccoating, including water and Eexempt Ccompounds.

e. Except Below Ground Wood Preservatives which have a limit of 600 g/ltr.

[Table not up-to date]
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Table 2

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Effective January 1, 2013 the coating categories in Table 2 are eliminated and will be subject to 

the VOC limit of the applicable category in Table 1, except as provided in Section (C)(2), (C)(3), 

and (C)(5).

Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per litera of Coating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum 

recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, Exempt Compounds, or Colorant added to tint bases. 

“Manufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on 

the label or lid of the Coating container.

Coating Category

Effective 

02/24/2003

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

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APPENDIX A:

AVERAGING PROVISION

Averaging Provision

(I) The manufacturer shall demonstrate that actual emissions from the Ccoatings being averaged are 

less than or equal to the allowable emissions, for the specified compliance period using the 

following equation:

∑ ≤

n

i = 1

GiMi

∑

n

i =1

GiViLi

Where:

∑ =

n

i =1

GiMi Actual Emissions

∑ =

n

i =1

GiViLi AllowableEmissions

Gi = Total Gallons of Product (i) subject to Averaging;

Mi = Material VOC Content of Product (i), in pounds per gallon;

Vi = Percent by Volume Solids and VOC in Product(i);

Where: Ws, Ww, Wec, Vm, Vw, and Vec are defined in subsection (F)(1), except that in 

this Appendix weights are in pounds and volumes are in gallons.

For Non-Zero VOC Coatings:

For Zero VOC Coatings:

Vi = Percent Solids by Volume

Li = Regulatory VOC Content Limit for Product(i) in pounds per gallon (as listed 

in Table 1

Vm

Vm Vw Vec Vi − −

=

Coating VOC ( also known as VOC Regulatory ) 

Material VOC ( also known as VOC Actual) Vi =

Vm

Ws Ww Wec Mi − −

=

Vm - Vw - Vec

Ws - Ww - Wec Where : Coating VOC =
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The averaging is limited to Ccoatings that are designated by the manufacturer. Any 

Ccoating not designated in the averaging Program shall comply with the VOC limit in 

Table 1. The manufacturer shall not include any quantity of Ccoatings that it knows or 

should have known will not be used in the State, if statewide Ccoatings data are used. If 

Ddistrict-specific Ccoatings data are used, the manufacturer shall not include any 

quantity of Ccoatings that it knows or should have known will not be used in the 

Ddistrict.

(A) In addition to the requirements specified in subsection (I), manufacturers shall 

not include in an Averaging Program any Ccoating with a VOC Ccontent in 

excess of the following maximum VOC Ccontents, for the applicable categories. 

Averaging Category VOC Limit (Li)1

grams/liter

Maximum

VOC Content

grams/liter

Flat 100 250

Nonflat 150 250

Floor 250 400

Industrial Maintenance 250 420

Primer, Sealer, Undercoater 200 350

Quick Dry Primer, Sealer, 

Undercoater 200 450

Quick Dry Enamel 250 400

Roof 250 250

Bituminous Roof 300 300

Rust Preventative 400 400

Stains 250 350

Waterproofing Ssealers 250 400

1. As listed in Table 1. Used when determining allowable emissions in 

subsection (I).

(II) AVERAGING PROGRAM (PROGRAM)

At least six months prior to the start of the compliance period, manufacturers shall submit an 

Averaging Program to CARB. Averaging may not be implemented until the Program is approved 

in writing by CARB.

Within 45 days of submittal of a complete Program, CARB shall either approve or disapprove the 

Program. The Program applicant and CARB may agree to an extension of time for CARB to take 

action on the Program.

(III) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Program shall include all necessary information for CARB to make a determination as to 

whether the manufacturer may comply with the averaging requirements over the specified 

compliance period in an enforceable manner. Such information shall include, but is not limited 

to, the following:

(A) An identification of the contact persons, telephone numbers, and name of the 

manufacturer who is submitting the Program.
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(B) An identification of each Ccoating that has been selected by the manufacturer for 

inclusion in this program that exceeds the applicable VOC limit in Table 1, its VOC 

Ccontent specified in units of both VOC actual and VOC regulatory, and the designation 

of the Ccoating category.

(C) A detailed demonstration showing that the projected actual emissions will not exceed the 

allowable emissions for a single compliance period that the Program will be in effect. In 

addition, the demonstration shall include VOC Ccontent information for each Ccoating 

that is below the compliance limit in Table 1. The demonstration shall use the equation 

specified in subsection A.1 of this Appendix for projecting the actual emissions and 

allowable emissions during each compliance period. The demonstration shall also 

include all VOC Ccontent levels and projected volume sold within the State for each 

Ccoating listed in the Program during each compliance period. The requested data can be 

summarized in a matrix form.

(D) A specification of the compliance period(s) and applicable reporting dates. The length of 

the compliance period shall not be more than one year or less than six months.

 (E) An identification and description of all records to be made available to CARB upon 

request, if different than those identified under subsection (III)(F).

(F) An identification and description of specific records to be used in calculating emissions 

for the Program and subsequent reporting, and a detailed explanation as to how those 

records will be used by the manufacturer to verify compliance with the averaging 

requirements.

(G) A statement, signed by a responsible party for the manufacturer, that all information 

submitted is true and correct, and that records will be made available to CARB upon 

request.

(IV) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

(A) For every single compliance period, the manufacturer shall submit a mid-term report 

listing all Ccoatings subject to averaging during the first half of the compliance period, 

detailed analysis of the actual and allowable emissions at the end of the mid-term, and an 

explanation as to how the manufacturer intends to achieve compliance by the end of the 

compliance period. The report shall be signed by the responsible party for the 

manufacturer, attesting that all information submitted is true and correct. The mid-term 

report shall be submitted within 45 days after the midway date of the compliance period. 

A manufacturer may request, in writing, an extension of up to 15 days for submittal of the 

mid-term report.

(B) Within 60 days after the end of the compliance period or upon termination of the 

Program, whichever is sooner, the manufacturer shall submit to CARB a report listing all 

Ccoatings subject to averaging during the compliance period, providing a detailed 

demonstration of the balance between the actual and allowable emissions for the 

compliance period, any identification and description of specific records used by the 

manufacturer to verify compliance with the averaging requirement, and any other 

information requested by CARB to determine whether the manufacturer complied with 

the averaging requirements over the specified compliance period. The report shall be 
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signed by the responsible party for the manufacturer, attesting that all information

submitted is true and correct, and that records will be made available to CARB upon 

request. A manufacturer may request, in writing, an extension of up to 30 days for 

submittal of the final report.

(V) RENEWAL OF A PROGRAM

A Program automatically expires at the end of the compliance period. The manufacturer may 

request a renewal of the Program by submitting a renewal request that shall include an updated 

Program, meeting all applicable Program requirements. The renewal request will be considered 

conditionally approved until CARB makes a final decision to deny or approve the renewal request 

based on a determination of whether the manufacturer is likely to comply with the averaging 

requirements. CARB shall base such determination on all available information, including but 

not limited to, the mid-term and the final reports of the preceding compliance period. The 

Executive Officer shall make a decision to deny or approve a renewal request no later than 45 

days from the date of the final report submittal, unless the manufacturer and CARB agree to an 

extension of time for CARB to take action on the renewal request.

(VI) MODIFICATION OF A PROGRAM

A manufacturer may request a modification of the Program at any time prior to the end of the 

compliance period. CARB shall take action to approve or disapprove the modification request no 

longer than 45 days from the date of its submittal. No modification of the compliance period 

shall be allowed. A Program need not be modified to specify additional Ccoatings to be averaged 

that are below the applicable VOC limits.

(VII) TERMINATION OF A PROGRAM

(A) A manufacturer may terminate its Program at any time by filing a written notification to 

CARB. The filing date shall be considered the effective date of the termination, and all 

other provisions of this rule including the VOC limits shall immediately thereafter apply. 

The manufacturer shall also submit a final report 60 days after the termination date. Any 

exceedance of the actual emissions over the allowable emissions over the period that the 

Program was in effect shall constitute a separate violation for each day of the entire 

compliance period.

(B) CARB may terminate a Program if any of the following circumstances occur:

(1) The manufacturer violates the requirements of the approved Program, and at the 

end of the compliance period, the actual emissions exceed the allowable 

emissions.

(2) The manufacturer demonstrates a recurring pattern of violations and has 

consistently failed to take the necessary steps to correct those violations.
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(VIII) CHANGE IN VOC LIMITS

If the VOC limits of a Ccoating listed in the Program are amended such that its effective date is 

less than one year from the date of adoption, the affected manufacturer may base its averaging on 

the prior limits of that Ccoating until the end of the compliance period immediately following the 

date of adoption.

(IX) LABELING

Each container of any Ccoating that is included in averaging program, and that exceeds the 

applicable VOC limit in Table 1 shall display the following statement: "This product is subject to 

Aarchitectural Ccoatings averaging provisions in California.” A symbol specified by CARB may 

be used as a substitute.

(X) VIOLATIONS

The exceedance of the allowable emissions for any compliance period shall constitute a separate 

violation for each day of the compliance period. However, any violation of the requirements of 

the Averaging Provision of this rule, which the violator can demonstrate, to CARB, did not cause 

or allow the emission of an air contaminant and was not the result of negligent or knowing 

activity may be considered a minor violation.

(XI) SUNSET OF AVERAGING PROVISION

The averaging provision set forth in Appendix A shall cease to be effective on January 1, 2005, 

after which averaging will no longer be allowed.

[Averaging Program no longer active]