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RULE 101 DEFINITIONS

(Adopted 7/28/81; Revised 9/14/99; 1/16/2001; 12/11/2001; 08/13/02; 

01/11/2005; 10/10/2006; __/__/__)

Except where the context otherwise indicates, the following definitions shall govern the 

implementation of these Rules and r Regulations. Also, pursuant to Rule 115, 

definitions contained in applicable sections of the California Health and Safety Code 

and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, as well as the Federal Clean Air Act

and implementing regulations, may be used even when not set forth herein.

ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM: a program creating actual 

emission reductions by the accelerated retirement of on road motor vehicles for 

purposes of establishing mobile source emission reduction credits (MSERC) pursuant to 

Rule 214.1. 

ACTUAL EMISSIONS: measured or calculated emissions which most accurately 

represent the emissions from an emissions unit. Determination of actual emissions 

must be based on average actual production rates, fuel consumption and/or throughput 

rates from the last three years. Emission factors shall be established by source testing 

or obtained from AP-42 or other approved source.

ACTUAL EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS (AER): reductions of actual emissions from an 

emissions unit, calculated pursuant to Section E.5 of Rule 207, which are real, 

quantifiable, surplus, permanent and enforceable.

ACTUAL INTERRUPTIONS OF POWER: the interruption of electrical service by an 

unforeseeable event, or when the power reserves of the serving utility fall below 5 

percent.

ADDITIVE: any substance added in small quantities to another substance or mixture in 

order to increase volume and/or change the physical properties of the mixture.

ADHESION PROMOTER: a coating, which is labeled and formulated to be applied to

uncoated plastic surfaces to facilitate bonding of subsequent coatings, and on which, a 

subsequent coating is applied.

ADHESIVE: any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two 

surfaces together other than by mechanical means.

ADHESIVE BONDING PRIMER: a coating applied in a very thin film to aerospace 

adhesive bond detail components for corrosion inhibition and adhesion of the 

subsequently applied adhesive.

ADHESIVE BONDING PRIMER, STRUCTURAL: an adhesive bonding primer used in 

conjunction with structural adhesives to form load carrying aircraft components.
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ADHESIVE BONDING PRIMER FOR ELASTOMERS AND ELASTOMERIC 

ADHERENTS: an adhesive bonding primer applied to elastomers or nonmetallic 

substrates for adhesion of the subsequently applied adhesive.

ADMINISTRATOR: the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection 

Agency.

AEROSPACE COMPONENT: any fabricated part, assembly of parts or completed unit 

of any aircraft, helicopter, missile or space vehicle.

AEROSAL COATING PRODUCT: a pressurized coating 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.

AFFECTED POLLUTANTS: pollutants for which ambient air quality standards have 

been established by the Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air 

Resources Board and the precursors to such pollutants, and those pollutants regulated 

by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act or by the California Air 

Resources Board under the Health and Safety Code, including reactive organic 

compounds (ROC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter with 

an aerodynamic diameter equal to or less than 10 micrometers (PM10), carbon 

monoxide (CO), lead, asbestos, beryllium, mercury, vinyl chloride, fluorides, sulfuric 

acid mist, hydrogen sulfide, and total reduced sulfur compounds. Also those pollutants 

which the Environmental Protection Agency, after notice and opportunity for public 

comment, or the California Air Resources Board or the Air Pollution Control Board after 

public hearing, determine may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, the 

public health, or the public welfare.

AGRICULTURAL BURNING: open outdoor fires used in agricultural operations in the 

growing of crops or raising of fowls or animals, or open outdoor fires used in forest 

management, range improvement, or the improvement of land for wildlife and game 

habitat, or disease or pest prevention.

AGRICULTURAL BURNING: also means open outdoor fires used in the operation or 

maintenance of a system for the delivery of water for the purposes specified above.

AGRICULTURAL BURNING: also means open outdoor fires used in wildland vegetation 

management burning. Wildland vegetation management burning is the use of 

prescribed burning conducted by a public agency, or through a cooperative agreement 

or contract involving a public agency, to burn land predominantly covered with 

chaparral, trees, grass, or standing brush. Prescribed burning is the planned 

application of fire to vegetation to achieve any specific objective on lands selected in 

advance of that application. The planned application of fire may also include natural or 

accidental ignition.
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AGRICULTURAL SOURCE: means a source of air pollution or a group of sources used 

in the production of crops, or the raising of fowl or animals located on contiguous 

property under common ownership or control that meets any of the following criteria;

1. is a confined animal facility, including, but not limited to, any structure, building, 

installation, barn, corral, coop, feed storage area, milking parlor, or system for the 

collection, storage, treatment, and distribution of liquid and solid manure, if 

domesticated animals, including, but not limited to, cattle, calves, horses, sheep, 

goats, swine, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, or ducks are corralled, penned, or 

otherwise caused to remain in restricted areas for commercial agricultural 

purposes and feeding is by means other than grazing.

2. is an internal combustion engine used in the production of crops or the raising of 

fowl or animals, including, but not limited to, an engine subject to Article 1.5 

(commencing with Section 41750) of Chapter 3 of Part 4 of Senate Bill 700 except 

an engine that is used to propel implements of husbandry as that term is defined in 

Section 36000 of the Vehicle Code, as that section existed on January 1, 2003. 

Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 39601, the state board may not revise 

this definition for the purposes of this section.

3. is a Title V source, as that term is defined in Section 39053.5 of Senate Bill 700, or 

is a source that is otherwise subject to regulation by a district pursuant to this 

division or the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 et seq,)

4. any district rule or regulation affecting stationary sources on agricultural operations 

adopted on or before January 1, 2004, is applicable to an agricultural source.

AIR CONTAMINANT: any discharge, release, or other propagation into the atmosphere 

and includes, but is not limited to, smoke, charred paper, dust, soot, grime, carbon, 

fumes, gases, odors, particulate matter, acids, or any other combination thereof. For the 

purposes of Rule 403, the definition applies only to materials which are solid or liquid at 

Standard Conditions (60 degrees Fahrenheit, 760 mm Hg).

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER (APCO): the person appointed by the Air 

Pollution Control Board and assigned to manage and direct the business and operations 

of the district, or designee.

ALTERNATIVE FUEL: any fuel used for certifying a low emission vehicle, other than 

gasoline or diesel fuel.

ALUMINUM ROOF COATING: a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for 

application to roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment 

per liter of coating (at least 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigment content shall be 

determined in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District 

(SCAQMD) Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.d.
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AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS: for the purposes of these regulations ambient 

air quality standards shall be interpreted to include State and Federal ambient air quality 

standards. For the purposes of submittal of this regulation to the Environmental 

Protection Agency for inclusion in the California State Implementation Plan all 

references in this regulation to ambient air quality standards shall be interpreted as 

national ambient air quality standards.

ANNUAL CAPACITY FACTOR (ACF): means the ratio of the amount of fuel burned by 

a unit in a calendar year to the amount of fuel it could have burned if it had operated at 

the heat input rating for 8,760 hours during the calendar year.

ANTENNA COATING: a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to 

equipment and associated structural appurtenances that are used to receive or transmit 

electromagnetic signals. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will 

be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection 

D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

ANTIFOULING COATING: a coating labeled and formulated for application to 

submerged stationary structures and their appurtenances to prevent or reduce the 

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

coating, the coating must be registered with both the USEPA under the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Subsection 135, et seq.) and with 

the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating 

meeting this definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except 

as provided in subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

ANTI-GLARE/SAFETY COATING: a coating which does not reflect light.

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT: for the purposes of Rule 425, means equipment used for 

applying coating to a substrate. Application equipment includes coating distribution 

lines, coating hoses, equipment used in hand application methods, and equipment used 

in mechanically operated application methods, including but not limited to spray guns, 

spinning disks, and pressure pots.

APPROVED IGNITION DEVICES: includes those instruments or materials that will 

ignite agricultural waste without the production of black smoke by the ignition device. 

This would include such items as liquid petroleum gas, butane, propane, and flares, but 

does not include the use of tires, tar paper, oil, and other similar materials.

APPURTENANCES: 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.
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ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS: a coating to be applied to stationary structures or their 

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

pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in shop applications or to non-stationary 

structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and adhesives are 

not considered architectural coatings for the purposes of this rule.

ASPHALT: the dark-brown to black cementitious material (solid, semi-solid, or liquid in 

consistency) of which the main constituents are bitumens which occur naturally or as a 

residue of petroleum refining.

ASSEMBLY LINE: an arrangement of industrial equipment and workers in which the 

product passes from one specialized operation to another until complete, by either 

automatic or manual means.

ASSOCIATED PARTS AND COMPONENTS: structures, devices, pieces, modules, 

sections, assemblies, subassemblies, or elements of motor vehicles or mobile 

equipment that are designed to be a part of motor vehicles or mobile equipment but 

which are not attached to motor vehicles or mobile equipment at the time of coating the 

structure, device, piece, module, section, assembly, subassembly, or element. 

“Associated Parts and Components” does not include circuit boards.

ATMOSPHERE: the air that envelopes or surrounds the earth. When air pollutants are 

emitted into or within a building, such emission into or within the building shall be 

considered an emission into the Atmosphere unless the building is designed specifically 

as a piece of air pollution control equipment.

AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT: a written permit issued by the Imperial County Air 

Pollution Control District for the construction, installation, assembly, modification, or 

replacement of any facility, article, machine, equipment, or other contrivance.

AUTOMOTIVE COATING: any coating or coating component used or recommended for 

use in motor vehicle or mobile equipment refinishing, service, maintenance, repair, 

restoration, or modification, except metal plating activities. Any reference to automotive 

refinishing or automotive coating made by a person on the container or in product 

literature constitutes a recommendation for use in motor vehicle or mobile equipment 

refinishing.

AUTOMOTIVE COATING COMPONENT: any portion of a coating, including, but not 

limited to, a reducer or thinner, toner, hardener, and additive, which is recommended by 

any person to distributors or end-users for use in an automotive coating, or which is 

supplied for or used in an automotive coating. The raw materials used to produce the 

components are not considered automotive coating components.

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING FACILITY: any shop, business, location, or parcel of land 

where motor vehicles or mobile equipment or their associated parts and components 

are coated, including autobody collision repair shops. “Automotive Refinishing Facility” 
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does not include the original equipment manufacturing plant where the motor vehicle or 

mobile equipment is completely assembled.

BANKING: the District's system of quantifying, certifying, recording, and storing 

emission reduction credits for future use or transfer. This system shall be called the 

Emission Reduction Credit Bank or Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credit.

BANKING REGISTER: the document that records all emission reduction credits 

deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and transactions.

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. Basement Specialty Coatings 

must meet the following criteria:

1. Coating must be capable of withstanding at least 10 psi of hydrostatic pressure, 

as determined in accordance with ASTM D7088-04, which is incorporated by 

reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.n.

2. Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and must achieve a 

microbial growth rating of 8 or more, as determined in accordance with ASTM 

D3273-00 and ASTM D3274-95, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, 

subsection G.5.t.

BEEF FEEDLOT: a lot, fenced area, or facility used for the feeding or holding of more 

than ten (10) cattle, except for Grazing Land as defined herein.

BEST AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (BACT):

For any emissions unit the more stringent of:

1. The most effective emission control device, emission limit, or technique which has 

been achieved in practice for such class or category of source unless the applicant 

demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Air Pollution Control Officer that such 

limitations are not achievable.

2. Any other alternative emission control device, emission control technique, basic 

equipment, fuel, or process determined to be technologically feasible and 

cost-effective by the Air Pollution Control Officer. Cost-effectiveness analyses 

shall be performed in accordance with methodology and criteria specified in the 

Best Available Control Technology Guideline for the South Coast Air Quality 

Management District, or an alternative methodology and criteria acceptable to the 

Air Pollution Control Officer.

3. Under no circumstances shall BACT be determined to be less stringent than the 

emission control required by any applicable provision of laws or regulations of the 

District, State and Federal government, or the most stringent emissions limitation 
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which is contained in the implementation plan of any State, unless the applicant 

demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Air Pollution Control Officer that such 

limitations are not technologically achievable. In no event shall the application of 

BACT result in the emissions of any pollutant which exceeds the emissions 

allowed by any applicable New Source Performance Standard (40 CFR, part 60) or 

National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR, part 61).

BEST AVAILABLE RETROFIT CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (BARCT): the most 

stringent and cost-effective of the following control options:

1. The most effective elements of the related suggested control measure.

2. The most effective limits in effect in any regulation in California, in the U.S., or in 

any other country for that source category with such limits resulting from the 

application of retrofit control technologies judged by the Air Pollution Control 

Officer to be demonstrated and reliable.

3. The most effective limit for a source category determined to a reasonable degree 

of certainty, to be achievable in the near future.

4. Any combination of control technologies that will achieve emission reductions 

equivalent to that resulting from the most stringent option listed above.

BIOMASS: material derived from the harvesting of crops or removal of vegetation, 

including timber, except for material from processed dimensional timber.

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.

BITUMINOUS ROOF COATINGS: a coating which incorporates bitumens that is labeled 

and formulated exclusively for roofing.

BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER: a primer which incorporates bitumens that is labeled 

and formulated exclusively for roofing.and intended for the purpose of preparing a 

weathered or aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing 

components.

BOARD: the Air Pollution Control Board of the Imperial County Air Pollution Control 

District.

BOILER OR STREAM GENERATOR: means any combustion equipment fired with 

gaseous and/or liquid fuel and used to produce steam or to heat water. “Boiler” or 

“Steam Generator” shall not include waste heat recovery Boilers that are used to 

recover heat from the exhaust of Stationary Gas Turbines or Internal Combustion 
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Engines, or any unfired waste heat recovery Boiler that is used to recover sensible heat 

from the exhaust of any combustion equipment.

BOND BREAKERS: a coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of 

concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over 

which it is poured.

BOTTOM LOADED: a Gasoline Delivery Vessel shall be considered to be Bottom 

Loaded when the fuel transfer and vapor return lines have separate, independent, and 

dedicated attachments on the delivery vessel, when the inlet is flush with the bottom of 

the storage device, and when the delivery vessel hatches remain closed during fuel 

transfer.

BREAKDOWN: an unforeseeable failure or malfunction of 1) any air pollution control 

equipment, or related operating equipment, which causes a violation of any emission 

limitation or restriction prescribed by these rules and regulations, or by State law, or 2) 

any monitoring equipment, where such failure or malfunction is not the result of neglect 

or disregard of any air pollution control law or rules or regulations, is not intentional or 

the result of negligence, is not the result of improper maintenance, does not constitute a 

nuisance, and is not a recurrent breakdown of the same equipment.

BRITISH THERMAL UNIT (Btu): means the amount of heat required to raise the 

temperature of one pound of water from 59F to 60F at one atmosphere.

BURN DAY: any day on which agricultural burning is not prohibited by the Air 

Resources Board and/or the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District.

CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB): the California Air Resources Board, 

or any Person authorized to act on its behalf.

CAMOUFLAGE COATING: a coating applied on motor vehicles, or mobile equipment 

to conceal such vehicles or equipment from detection and/or to provide resistance to 

chemical agents.

CARB CERTIFIED VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM: is any Phase I or Phase II Vapor 

Recovery System which has been certified by the California Air Resources Board 

pursuant to Section 41954 of the California Health and Safety Code.

CARGO CARRIERS: cargo carriers are trains dedicated to a specific stationary source. 

For purposes of this rule, the term "trains dedicated to a specific Stationary Source" 

shall not include any train for which the prime mover is owned and operated by a 

common carrier, and by which cargo is delivered to or from the stationary source under 

a contract of common carriage. The emissions from all trains dedicated to a specific 

stationary source, while operating in the District, including directly emitted and fugitive 

emissions, shall be considered as emissions from the stationary source.
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CATALYST: a substance whose presence initiates/enhances the reaction between 

chemical compounds.

CERTIFICATE: a District issued document specifying information regarding an 

ERC/MSERC including but not limited to the legal owner(s), certificate identification 

number, date of issuance, pollutant(s) reduced, type of pollutant, quantity of actual 

emission reduction, time period for which the ERC/MSERC is valid and any other 

records as may be required as a condition of ERC/MSERC issuance.

CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA): the federal Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (42 U.S.C. 

section 7401 et seq.) and implementing regulations. (see also federal Clean Air Act)

CLEANING OPERATIONS: the removal of loosely held uncured adhesives, inks, 

coatings, or contaminants, including, but not limited to, dirt, soil, or grease, from motor 

vehicles, mobile equipment, associated parts and components, substrates, parts, 

products, tools, machinery, equipment, or general work areas.

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 r Rule 424, 

Architectural Coatings, subsection E.6 C.5. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating 

meeting this definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except 

as provided in subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

CLEAR COATING: any coating that contains no pigments and is labeled and formulated 

for application over a color coating or clear coating.

CLEAR WOOD COATINGS: clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers 

and varnishes, applied to wood substrates, to provide a transparent or translucent solid 

film. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to the 

applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most 

Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

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, 

varnishes, sealers, and stains. For purposes of Rule 427, coating shall mean a material 

which is applied to a surface and forms a film in order to beautify, preserve, repair, or 

protect such a surface.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR): the United States document codifying 

federal regulations.

COLD CLEANER: any batch loaded, non-boiling Organic Solvent Degreaser.

COLORANT: a concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder that is 
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added to an architectural coating after packaging in sale units to produce the desired 

color.

COLOR COATING: any pigmented coating, excluding adhesion promoters, primers, 

and multi-color coatings, that requires a subsequent clear coating and which is applied 

over a primer, adhesion promoter, or color coating. Color coatings include 

metallic/iridescent color coatings.

COLOR MATCH: the ability of a repair coating to blend into an existing coating so that 

color difference is not visibly detectable.

COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE: any solid or liquid combustible waste material containing 

carbon in a free or combined state. 

COMBUSTION CONTAMINANT: solid or liquid particles discharged into the 

atmosphere from the burning of any kind of material containing carbon in a free or 

combined state.

COMPLETE APPLICATION: completeness of an application for an authority to 

construct a new or modified emissions unit shall be evaluated on the basis of a list of 

required information which has been adopted by the District pursuant to Article 3, 

Sections 65940 through 65945.7 of Chapter 4.5 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California 

Code of Regulations as they exist on the date on which the application is received

CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND: a coasting labeled and formulated for application 

to freshly poured concrete to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Rretard the evaporation of water.; or

2. Harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete.

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:

1. Prevent penetration of water; or

2. Provide resistance against abrasion, alkalis, acids, mildew, staining, or ultraviolet 

light; or

3. Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured concrete

CONDENSER EQUIPMENT: any equipment, such as refrigerated or non-refrigerated 

freeboard chillers, condenser coils, or water jackets, used to condense organic solvent 

vapor in a vapor degreaser.
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CONDENSER FLOW SWITCH: safety switch which shuts off pump heat if condenser 

water fails to circulate or if condenser water temperature rises above designated 

operating temperature.

CONFINED ANIMAL FACILITY (CAF): a source or group of sources of air pollution at 

an agricultural source for the raising of fowl or animals, including but not limited to, any 

structure, building, installation, farm, corral, coop, feed storage area, milking parlor, or 

system for the collection, storage, or distribution of solid and liquid manure; if 

domesticated animals, including but not limited to, cattle, calves, horses, sheep, goats, 

swine, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, or ducks corralled, penned, or otherwise caused to 

remain in restricted areas for commercial agricultural purposes and feeding is by means 

other than grazing.

CONSTRUCTION: any physical change or change in the method of operation (including 

fabrication, erection, installation, demolition, or modification of an emissions unit) which 

would result in a change in actual emissions.

CONTAMINATED SOIL: for purposes of Rule 412, soil which indicates 50ppm by 

volume, or greater of ROC (measured as hexane) at a distance of three inches above 

the surface with a ROC analyzer.

CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY: two or more parcels of land with a common boundary or 

separated solely by a public or private roadway or other public right-of-way.

CONTROL DEVICE: any device for reducing emissions to the atmosphere.

CONTROL EFFICIENCY: the percentage of emissions removed by an existing 

emissions control device or estimated to be removed by a proposed emissions control 

device. The estimated control efficiency of the proposed air pollution control technology 

which will be incorporated, by means of enforceable permit condition(s), in the authority 

to construct and permit to operate. Emissions reductions attributed to lowering 

throughput rates or operating reductions attributed to lowering throughput rates or 

operating hours shall not be considered in determining control efficiency.

CONTROL EQUIPMENT: air pollution control equipment that eliminates, reduces or 

controls the issuance of air emissions.

CONVEYORIZED DEGREASER: any continuously loaded, conveyorized Organic 

Solvent Degreaser, either boiling or non-boiling.

COOLING TOWERS: open water re-circulating devices that use fans or natural draft to 

draw or force air through the device to cool water by evaporation and direct contact. 

This includes, but is not limited to, evaporative condensers, quench or cooling towers 

used for heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) and/or industrial cooling processes. 

CREMATORIES AND PATHOLOGICAL INCINERATORS: for the purposes of Rule 
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302, Schedule 10, crematories and pathological incinerators are any furnace or similar 

enclosed fire chamber burning human or animal tissue or cremating human or animal 

remains.

CUTBACK ASPHALT: paving grade asphalts liquefied with petroleum distillate and as 

further defined by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications as 

follows:

Rapid Cure Type: ASTM D2028-76

Medium Cure Type: ASTM D2027-76

DAILY EMISSIONS LIMITATION: one or a combination of permit conditions, specific to 

an emissions unit, which restricts its maximum daily emissions, in pounds per day, at or 

below the emissions associated with the maximum design capacity. A daily emissions 

limitation must be:

1. contained in the latest authority to construct and contained in or enforceable by the 

latest permit to operate for the emissions unit, and

2. Enforceable on a daily basis, and

3. established pursuant to a permitting action occurring after September 7, 1993, and 

used in the calculation of the stationary source daily potential to emit

DAIRY: a CAF with operations centered around the production of milk, butter, or cheese 

for commercial purposes.

DECONTAMINATION: for purposes of Rule 412, removal of ROC from contaminated 

soil by aeration, or ICAPCD-approved treatment process.

DEGREASER: tank, tray, drum, or other container in which objects to be cleaned are 

exposed to a liquid or vapor degreasing organic solvent

DISTRICT: the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District.

DRIVEWAY SEALER: a coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt 

driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Fill cracks; or

2. Seal the surface to provide protection; or

3. Restore or preserve the appearance.

DRY FOG COATING: a coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such 

that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the 
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vicinity of the surface coating activity.

DUST: minute solid particles released into the air by natural forces or by mechanical 

processes such as crushing, grinding, milling, drilling, and demolishing.

ELECTROSTATIC APPLICATION: a sufficient charging of atomized paint droplets to 

cause deposition, principally by electrostatic attraction.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COATING: electrically conductive coating which 

prevents the build-up of static charge on the surface of an aerospace component. 

Applications include, but are not limited to, composites, space vehicles, missiles, and 

helicopter blades.

ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY APPLICATION: any method of spray application of coatings 

where an electrostatic attraction is created between the part to be coated and the paint 

particles.

EMERGENCY STANDBY TANK: a standby tank used in an emergency to store organic 

liquids during the draining of the primary tank or for use when the operator is granted 

breakdown relief.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM: any combination of capture systems and control 

devices used to reduce VOC emissions from automotive coating operations.

EMISSION REDUCTION CREDITS (ERCs): reductions of actual emissions from an 

emissions unit that are registered with the District in accordance with the requirements 

of Rule 214.

EMISSIONS INCREASE: for the purposes of Rule 207, means any increase in the 

stationary source potential to emit, calculated pursuant to Rule 207 E.6.

EMISSIONS UNIT: an identifiable operation or piece of process equipment, such as an 

article, machine, or other contrivance, which emits, has the potential to emit, or results 

in the emissions of any affected pollutant directly or as fugitive emissions.

EMULSIFIED ASPHALT: any asphalt liquefied with water containing an emulsifier, 

either anionic or cationic.

ENCLOSED GUN CLEANER: a device that is used for the cleaning of spray guns that 

is not open to the ambient air when in use and has a mechanism to force the cleanup 

material through the gun while the cleaner is in operation.

ENFORCEABLE: "Enforceable" emission reductions are assured by verifiable and 

legally binding conditions on a authority to construct, and/or permit to operate that limits 

emission rates over testable time averaging periods.
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EQUIPMENT: includes any article, machine, or contrivance that emits, has the potential 

to emit, or reduces emissions.

ERC CERTIFICATE: a document identifying the quantity and type of ERCs issued by 

the District to the individual(s) or sources identified on the certificate.

ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICES: the following Sources shall be considered Essential 

Public Services:

1. Sewage treatment operations which are publicly owned and operated consistent 

with the approved General Plan; or

2. prison, jail, correctional facility; or

3. police or fire fighting facility; or

4. school or hospital; or

5. landfill gas control or processing system which is publicly owned and operated; or

6. water delivery operations which are publicly owned and operated consistent with 

the approved General Plan; or

7. cleanup operations to remove contaminants from soil or water, mandated by 

regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Health Services, 

Environmental Protection Agency or any other State or Federal law. 

EXCAVATION: for purposes of Rule 412, removal of contaminated soil for the purpose 

of decontamination. Excavated soil may have become contaminated by leaking 

underground or above ground tank, loading rack, spillage, pipeline leak, accidental spill, 

or any other source.

EXEMPT COMPOUND: a compound identified as exempt under the definition of v

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). Exempt compounds content of a coating shall be 

determined by U.S.EPA Method 24 or South Coast Air Quality Management District 

(SCAQMD) Method 303-91 (Revised February 1993), incorporated by reference in r

Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection G.5.j D.6.j.

EXTREME PERFORMANCE COATING: coating that encounters acute or chronic 

exposure to salt water, corrosives, caustics, acids, oxidizing agents, wind- or oceandriven debris, or electromagnetic pulses.

FAUX FINISHING COATING: a coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of 

the following criteria:

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

grain; or

2. A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or pearlescent 

appearance that contains at least 48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other 

iridescent pigment per liter of coating as applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon); 

or

3. 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 with South Coast Air Quality 

Management District (SCAQMD) method 318-95, incorporated by reference in 

Rule 424, subsection G.5.d; or

4. 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 South Coast Air Quality 

Management District SCAQMD method 318-95, incorporated by reference in 

Rule 424, subsection G.5.d; or

5. A clear topcoat to seal and protect a Faux Finishing coating that meets the 

requirements of subsections 1 thru 4 of this definition. These clear topcoats must 

be sold and used solely as part of a Faux Finishing coating system, and must be 

labeled in accordance with Rule 424, subsection E.4.

as a stain or glaze to create artistic effects including, but not limited to, dirt, old age, 

smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood grain.

FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT: the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended in 1990 (42 

U.S.C. section 7401 et seq.) and its implementing regulations. 

FINISH: the coating of incomplete vehicles, their parts and components, or mobile 

equipment for which the original coating was not applied from an original equipment 

manufacturer (OEM) plant coating assembly line.

FIRE RESISTIVE COATING: an opaque coating labeled and formulated to protect the

structural integrity by increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other 

structural materials. The Fire Resistive category includes sprayed fire resistive 

materials and intumescent fire resistive coatings that are used to bring structural 

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

Resistive coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E119-07, incorporated by 

reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.b. Fire Resistive coatings and testing agencies 

must be approved by building code officials.
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, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approved by building code 

officials for us in bringing assemblies of structural materials into compliance with 

federal, state, and local building code requirements. The fire resistive coating and the 

testing agency must be approved by building code officials. The fire resistant coating 

shall be tested in accordance with ASTM designation E119-98, incorporated by 

reference in rule 424, Architectural Coatings, section D.6.b.

FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS: a coating 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 fire-retardant 

coating and the testing agency must be approved by building code officials. The fireretardant coating shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E84-07 99, 

incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection G.5.a D.6.a.

Effective January 1, 2011, the Fire Retardant coating category is eliminated and 

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

category (e.g., Flat, Nonflat, etc.).

FIXED COVER: any cover made out of metal(s), polymer(s) or other material, and 

installed in a permanent position over the liquid.

FLAT COATING: a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this rule 424, 

Architectural Coatings and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85-degree meter or 

less than 5 on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999), 

incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection G.5.c D.6.c.

FLEET VEHICLE: one of a group of ten (10) or more motor vehicles under common 

ownership or control and dispatched from a location within Imperial County.

FLIGHT TEST COATINGS: a temporary coating applied to test aircraft to protect from 

corrosion and to provide required markings during flight test evaluation.

FLOATING COVER: any cover made out of metal(s), polymer(s) or other material, 

which is in contact with a liquid surface at all times.

FLOOR COATING: an opaque coating 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.

FLOW COATING: a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric 

power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective coating systems 

present on utility transformer units. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this 

definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in 

subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.
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FLUORIDES: elemental fluorine and all fluoride compounds.

FORM RELEASE COMPOUNDS: a coating labeled and formulated for application to a 

concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concrete from bonding to the form. The 

form may consist of wood, metal, or some material other than concrete.

FREEBOARD HEIGHT:

1. For a cold cleaning degreaser, distance from top of organic solvent, or organic 

solvent drain to top of degreaser, based on inside tank dimensions.

2. For a remote reservoir degreaser, distance from organic solvent drain to top of the 

degreaser, based on inside dimensions.

3. For a vapor degreaser, distance from organic solvent air-vapor interface to top of 

basic degreaser tank, based on inside tank dimensions.

FREEBOARD RATIO: freeboard height divided by smaller of length or width of 

degreaser.

FROST PROTECTION: the protection of agricultural crops against damage from frost or 

cold weather.

FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT: the minimum number of boiler, furnaces, jet engines or 

other fuel burning equipment, the simultaneous operations of which are required for the 

production of useful heat or power. Equipment which burns fuel and serves primarily as 

air pollution control equipment by using a combustion process to destroy air 

contaminants shall not be considered "Fuel Burning Equipment."

FUEL CHANGE: means the transitory operating period when a switch occurs between 

liquid or gaseous fuels, or any combination thereof.

FUEL TANK COATING: a coating applied to the interior of a fuel tank of an aircraft or 

space vehicle to protect it from corrosion.

FUGITIVE EMISSIONS: those emissions which cannot reasonably pass through a 

stack, chimney, vent, or other functionally equivalent opening.

FUMES: small particles resulting from chemical reaction or from the condensation of 

vapors produced in combustion, distillation or sublimation, or other above ambient 

temperature process.

FURNACE: means any enclosed structure in which heat is produced by the combustion 

of any fuel. 
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GASEOUS FUEL: means natural gas, digester gas, landfill gas, methane, ethane, 

propane, butane, or any gas stored as a liquid at high pressure such as liquefied 

petroleum gas.

GASOLINE: any petroleum distillate having a Reid Vapor pressure of 4.0 pounds or 

greater.

GASOLINE BULK PLANT: an intermediate gasoline loading facility where delivery to 

the facility's storage containers and delivery from the facility is by truck.

GASOLINE DELIVERY VESSEL: a truck, trailer, or railroad car with a storage device 

containing Gasoline, or Gasoline Vapors, used to transport fuel or other petroleum 

products.

GASOLINE TERMINAL: a gasoline loading facility where delivery to the facility's storage 

containers is by means other than truck.

GASOLINE THROUGHPUT: for the purposes of Rule 415, means the volume of 

gasoline dispensed at a gasoline dispensing facility.

GASOLINE VAPORS: the reactive organic compounds in the displaced vapors, 

including any entrained liquid gasoline.

GONIOAPPARENT: a change in appearance with a change in the angle of illumination 

or the angle of view, as defined according to ASTM E-284-06b, incorporated by 

reference in Rule 242, Architectural Coatings subsection G.5.m.

GRAPHIC ARTS COATING OR SIGN PAINT: a coating labeled and formulated for 

hand-application by artists using brush, airbrush, or roller techniques to indoor and 

outdoor signs (excluding structural components) and murals including lettering enamels, 

poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.

GRAPHIC ARTS OPERATION: the application of logos, letters, numbers, or graphic to 

a painted surface by brush, roller, or airbrush.

GRAPHIC DESIGN APPLICATION: the application of logos, letters, numbers, and 

graphics to a painted surface, with or without the use of a template.

GRAZING LAND: open range or fenced fields where animals feed on crops or grasses 

which grow naturally or are planted.

GROUP I VEHICLES: public transit buses and mobile Equipment.

GROUP II VEHICLES: passenger cars, large/heavy duty truck cabs and chassis, light 

and medium duty trucks and vans, and motorcycles.
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HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS: all halogenated hydrocarbons listed as exempted 

under the definition of reactive organic compounds.

HAND APPLICATION METHODS: the application of Coatings by nonmechanical handheld equipment including but not limited to paint brushes, hand rollers, caulking guns, 

trowels, spatulas, syringe daubers, rags, and sponges.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (H&SC): "Health and Safety Code" refers to the 

California Health and Safety Code.

HEARING BOARD: the Hearing Board of the Air Pollution Control District of Imperial 

County.

HEAT INPUT: means the heat derived from the combustion of a fuel in a unit, calculated 

using the higher heating value, excluding the heat input from preheated combustion air, 

re-circulated flue gases, or exhaust gases from other sources, including but not limited 

to, Stationary Gas Turbines, Internal Combustion Engines and Kilns.

HEAT INPUT RATING: means the maximum steady state heat input capacity of a unit, 

in BTU per hour, as specified by the manufacturer, or as limited by an Air Pollution 

Control Authority to Construct or a Permit to Operate.

HEAVY DUTY ENGINE: an engine which is used to propel a heavy duty vehicle.

HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE: Aany motor vehicle having a manufacturer=s gross vehicle 

weight rating greater than 6,000 pounds, except passenger cars@ (Title 13, California 

Code of Regulations, Section 1900 [13 CCR. '1900].)

HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM-CONTAINING WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS: water 

treatment additives which contain hexavalent chromium (Chrome VI), alone or in 

combination with other water treatment chemicals.

HIGH TEMPERATURE COATING: a high performance coating labeled and formulated 

for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures 

above 240 C (400 F).

HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT, THERMAL FLASH RESISTANT, RAIN EROSION 

RESISTANT COATING: for the purposes of Rule 425, means a fluoroelastomeric 

coating that is designed specifically to protect aerospace vehicles from thermonuclear 

flash, erosion from airborne particles such as rain, ice, sand, etc., and temperatures 

above 450 degrees f Fahrenheit resulting from aerodynamic heating.

HIGH VOLATILITY SOLVENT: any organic solvent that is not a low volatility solvent.

HIGH-VOLUME, LOW-PRESSURE (HVLP): spray equipment permanently labeled as 

such and which is designed and operated between 0.1 and 10 pounds per square inch, 
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gauge, (psig) air atomizing pressure measured dynamically at the center of the air cap 

and at the air horns. 

spray equipment that uses a high volume of air delivered at pressures between 0.1 and 

10 psig measured dynamically at the center of the air cap and the air horns.

HIGHER HEATING VALUE: means the total heat liberated, including the heat of 

condensation of water, per mass of fuel burned (BTU per pound) when fuel and dry air 

at standard conditions undergo complete combustion and all resultant products are 

brought to standard conditions.

HISTORIC ACTUAL EMISSIONS: actual emissions from an existing emissions unit 

averaged over three consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application. 

The Air Pollution Control Officer may approve another three consecutive year period 

within the last five consecutive years, if he determines that the other period is more 

representative of normal source operation. Where an emissions unit has been in 

operation for less than three years a shorter averaging period of at least one year may 

be used providing it represents the full operational history of the stationary source. The 

historic actual emissions from emissions units which have been in operation for less 

than one year shall be equal to zero. Historic actual emissions are to be calculated in 

pounds per quarter for each calendar quarter. Historic actual emissions in quarters 2 or 

3 may be lowered by transferring these emissions to quarters 1 or 4, provided that the 

resulting emissions in quarters 1 or 4 are no higher than the higher of quarters 2 or 3.

HISTORIC EMISSIONS: the potential to emit of an existing emissions unit prior to 

modification. For a new emissions unit historic emissions are equal to zero.

HYDROCARBON VAPORS: the reactive organic compounds in the vapors, including 

any entrained organic liquid.

IDENTICAL EMISSIONS UNIT: an emissions unit that replaces an existing emissions 

unit and satisfies all of the following criteria:

1. Performs the same operation(s) as the emissions unit being replaced, and

2. is manufactured by the same company, and is an equivalent model with the same 

size and rating, and

3. expected actual emissions are less than or equal to those from the emissions unit 

being replaced.

IMPERVIOUS BARRIER: for purposes of Rule 412, physical covering for contaminated 

soil which controls ROC emissions to the extent a ROC analyzer detects less than 

50ppm by volume ROC (measured as hexane) at a distance of three inches above the 

surface.
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INCINERATOR: any furnace or similar enclosed fire chamber, with or without a draft 

control, used for burning refuse or other waste material and where the products of 

combustion are channeled through a flue.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING: a high performance architectural coating, 

including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats, formulated 

for application to substrates, including floors, exposed to one or more of the following 

extreme environmental conditions listed below and labeled as specified in r Rule 424, 

Architectural Coatings, subsection E.5 C.4.

1. immersion in water, wastewater or chemical solutions (aqueous and non-aqueous 

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

2. acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, 

chemical fumes, chemical mixtures or solutions; or

3. repeated frequent exposure to temperatures in excess of 250F (121C); or

4. repeated (frequent) heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and repeated 

(frequent) scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers or scouring agents; or

5. exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE: Any spark or compression ignited reciprocating 

internal combustion engine that is attached to a foundation at a location, or is portable 

and operated at a location for more than 90 days in any consecutive twelve month 

period, excluding engines used for self propulsion of a vehicle.

KILN: means an oven, furnace, or heated enclosure used for processing a substance by 

burning, firing, or drying.

LACQUER: a clear or opaque wood coating, including clear lacquer sanding sealers, 

formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation without chemical 

reaction and to provide a solid, protective film. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating 

meeting this definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except 

as provided in subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

LARGE CONFINED ANIMAL FACILITY (LCAF): any confined animal facility that 

maintains on any one day: 1,000 or more milk-producing dairy cows; or 3.500 or more 

beef cattle, calves, heifers, or other cattle; or 100,000 or more turkeys; or 650,000 or 

more chickens other than laying hens; or 650,000 or more laying hens; or 3,000 or more 

swine; or 15,000 or more sheep, lambs, or goats; or 2,500 or more horses; or 650,000 

or more ducks; or 30,000 or more rabbits or other animals.

LARGE/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS: any truck having a manufacturer's gross vehicle 

weight rating of over 10,000 pounds.
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LEAK OF REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: an emission of a liquid containing 

reactive organic compounds at a rate of more than 3 drops per minute, as a continuous 

stream, or as a visible mist; or an emission of a gas containing reactive organic 

compounds which causes an appropriate analyzer sampling 1 centimeter from a source 

to register at least 10,000ppm as methane as determined by EPA Reference Method 

21.

LEAK-FREE: for the purposes of Rule 415, means a liquid leak of no more than three 

drops per minute excluding losses which occur upon disconnecting transfer fittings. 

Provided such disconnect losses do not exceed 10 milliliters (0.34 fluid ounces) per 

disconnect, averaged over three disconnects.

LEAN-BURN ENGINE: Any spark or compression ignited internal combustion engine 

that is operated with an exhaust gas stream oxygen concentration of four percent (4%) 

by volume, or greater. The exhaust gas oxygen content shall be determined from the 

uncontrolled exhaust gas stream.

LIGHT DUTY TRUCK: Aany motor vehicle, rated at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight 

or less, which is designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a 

derivative os such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling off-street or 

off-highway operation and use@ (13 CCR '1900.)

LIQUID FUEL: means any fuel which is a liquid at standard conditions including but not 

limited to distillate oils, kerosene and jet fuel. Liquefied gaseous fuels are not liquid 

fuels.

LOADING FACILITY: any aggregation or combination of gasoline loading equipment 

which is both (1) possessed by one person, and (2) located so that all the gasoline 

loading outlets for such aggregation or combination of loading equipment can be 

encompassed within any circle of 300 feet in diameter.

LOW EMISSION VEHICLE: any vehicle certified by the California Air Resources Board 

(ARB) to the transitional, low, ultra low, or zero emission vehicle standards established 

in 13 CCR '1960.1

LOW SOLIDS COATING: a coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (1 

pound or less of solids per gallon) of coating material. as recommended for application 

by the manufacturer. The VOC content for Low Solids Coatings shall be calculated in 

accordance with the definition of VOC ACTUAL.

LOW VOLATILITY SOLVENT: any organic solvent, including emulsions, containing no 

more than 2% reactive organic compounds (ROC) by weight as determined by U.S. 

EPA test method 24.

LOWEST ACHIEVABLE EMISSION RATE (LAER): for any stationary source or 
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modification the more stringent of:

1. the most stringent emissions limitation which is contained in the implementation 

plan of any state for such class or category of stationary source, unless the owner 

or operator of the proposed stationary source demonstrates that such limitations 

are not achievable; or

2. the most effective emissions control technique which has been achieved in 

practice, for such class or category of source as determined by the Air Pollution 

Control Officer; or

3. the emission limitation specified for such class or category of source under 

applicable federal new source performance standards pursuant to section III of the 

Clean Air Act; or

4. any other emissions control technique found after public hearing, by the Air 

Pollution Control Officer or the Air Resources Board to be technologically feasible 

and cost effective for such class or category of sources or for a specific Source.

MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING: a coating labeled and formulated for application to 

magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by 

water.

MAJOR PROJECT: for the purpose of Rule 206 and 301 means a project which will 

emit pollutants under any of the following conditions: 250 or more lbs/day controlled for 

any single pollutant; 100 or more tons/yr uncontrolled for any single pollutant; 250 or 

more tons/yr uncontrolled for all emissions combined.

MAKE-UP SOLVENT: organic solvent added to a degreaser to replace organic solvent 

lost through evaporation, carry-out, splashing, leakage, or disposal.

MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION: The maximum 

recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.

MANURE: the accumulated animal excrement in or around a livestock feed yard that 

does not undergo decomposition as would occur on open grazing land or natural 

habitat. This definition includes feces or urine which may be mixed with bedding 

materials, with spilled feed or with soil. 

MASKANT: a coating applied directly to a metal part or other surface to protect surface 

areas during chemical milling, anodizing, aging, bonding, plating, etching, or other

chemical surface operations.

MASTIC TEXTURE COATING: a coating 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.
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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.

MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLE: Aany pre-1995 model year heavy-duty vehicle having a 

manufacturer=s gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less, any 1992 and 

subsequent model year heavy-duty low-emission vehicle or ultra-low-emission vehicle 

having a manufacturer=s gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less, or any 

1995 and subsequent-model year heavy-duty vehicle having a manufacturer=s gross 

vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less@ (13 CCR '1900.)

METALLIC: Similar to the appearance of a gonioapparent material, as defined herein, 

containing metal flakes.

METALLIC/IRIDESCENT COLOR COATING: any coating that contains more than 

0.042 pounds per gallon (5 grams per liter) of metal or iridescent particles as applied, 

where such particles are visible in the dried film.

METALLIC PIGMENTED COATING: a coating that is labeled and formulated to provide 

a metallic appearance. Metallic Pigmented coatings must contain at least 48 grams of 

elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of coating as applied (at least 0.4 

pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, 

incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection G.5.d D.6.d. 

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

Zinc-Rich Primers.

containing at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied 

(0.4 pounds per gallon), 

METALLIC TOPCOAT: for the purposes of Rule 427 means any coating which contains 

more than 5 g/L (,042 lb/gal) of metal particles, as applied, where such particles are 

visible in the dried film.

MINOR PROJECT: for the purpose of Rules 206 and 301, a project for which 

uncontrolled emissions will not exceed 35 lbs/day of any pollutant, and for which there 

will be no emission of pollutants which are toxic, hazardous, or for which the District has 

been designated nonattainment.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT: for the purposes of Rule 427 is any device that may be drawn 

and/or driven on rails or a roadway including, but not limited to, trains, railcars, truck 

trailers, mobile cranes, bulldozers, street cleaners, and implements of husbandry or 

agriculture.

equipment which may be drawn or is capable of being driven on a roadway, including, 

but not limited to, truck bodies, truck trailers, utility bodies, camper shells, mobile 
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cranes, bulldozers, street cleaners, golf carts, and implements of husbandry.

MOBILE SOURCE EMISSION REDUCTION CREDIT (MSERC): actual emission 

reductions which have been recognized by the District as being banked and registered 

with a MSERC certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of Rule 214.1.

MOBILE TRANSPORT TANK: any tank truck or trailer, railroad tank car, or tanker used 

to transport reactive organic liquids.

MODELING: use of an air quality simulation model, based on specified assumptions 

and data, which has been approved in writing by the executive officer of the Air 

Resources Board.

MODIFICATION: any physical change, change in method of operation of, or addition to, 

an existing emissions unit, or any change in hours of operation or production rate which 

would necessitate a change in permit conditions, except that routine maintenance or 

repair shall not be considered to be a physical change. 

Unless previously limited by a permit condition, the following shall not be considered 

changes in method of operation:

1. change in ownership of an existing stationary source with valid permit(s) to 

operate.

2. replacement of an existing emissions unit with an identical emissions unit.

3. replacement of part of an emissions unit providing the total fixed capital cost of the 

replacement part(s) does not exceed 50 percent of the fixed capital cost of an 

entirely new emissions unit and emissions are less than or equal to those from the 

original emissions unit.

A modification of an emissions unit also occurs when there is an increase in emissions 

from such unit caused by a modification of the stationary source and the emissions unit 

is not subject to a daily emissions limitation. 

A modification to a stationary source e shall include any modification of its permitted 

emissions unit or addition of any new emissions units.

A reconstructed stationary source shall be treated as a new stationary source and not 

as a modification.

MOTOR VEHICLE: a vehicle that is self propelled as defined in the California Vehicle 

Code, Division I, Section 415. Any self-propelled vehicle, but not limited to, cars, trucks, 

buses, golf carts, vans, motorcycles, tanks, and armored personnel carriers.

MOBILE SOURCE EMISSION REDUCTION CREDIT (MSERC) PROGRAM: as 
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recognized by the California Air Resources Board, any activity undertaken by a person 

which produces actual mobile source emission reductions within Imperial County for 

purposes of establishing ERC=s pursuant to Rules 214 and 214.1. A program can be a 

one time action, a series of one time actions or a continuous set of actions.

MOBILE SOURCE EMISSION REDUCTION CREDIT (MSERC) REGISTRY: a tracking 

maintained by the District which records all MSERC deposits, withdrawals, transfers 

and transactions as required by Rule 214.1.

MULTI-COLOR COATING: a coating 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.

For purposes of Rule 427, means any coating that exhibits more than one color in the 

dried film after a single application, is packaged in a single container, and hides surface 

defects on areas of heavy use, and which is applied over a primer or adhesion 

promoter.

MULTIPLE-CHAMBER INCINERATOR: any article, machine, equipment, contrivance, 

structure or any part of a structure used to dispose of combustible refuse by burning, 

consisting of three or more refractory walls, interconnected by gas passage ports or 

ducts, and employing adequate design parameters necessary for maximum combustion 

of the material to be burned.

NO-BURN DAY: any day on which agricultural burning is prohibited by the California Air 

Resources Board or by the District.

NO-BURN LIST: a list of fields for which ERC's have been applied and on which burning 

will not be allowed.

NONATTAINMENT AREA: means for an air pollutant, an area which is shown by 

monitored data or which is calculated by air quality modeling (or other methods 

determined by the administrator to be reliable) to exceed a state or national ambient air 

quality standard for such pollutant, or an area designated by state or federal agency as 

exceeding state or federal air quality standards.

NONATTAINMENT POLLUTANT: any pollutant or precursor for which an area within 

the District boundaries has been designated "nonattainment" pursuant to final 

rule-making by the Environmental Protection Agency published in the federal register, or 

that has been designated nonattainment by the Air Resources Board pursuant to 

section 39607 of the Health and Safety Code.

NONFLAT COATING: a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this rule

rule 424, Architectural Coatings and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-

degree meter and 5 or greater on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation

D5235-89 (1999), incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings,

subsection G.5.c D.6.c.
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NONFLAT- HIGH GLOSS COATING: a nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or 

above greater on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D523-89 (1999), 

incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coating, subsection G.5.c. D.6.c. 

Nonflat – High Gloss coatings must be labeled in accordance with Rule 424, subsection 

E.12.

NON-PERMITTED EMISSIONS: for the purpose of Rule 214, non-permitted emissions 

are emissions which are not governed under a District permit.

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.

OFFSET: the use of an emission decrease to compensate for an emission increase of 

an affected pollutant from a new or modified source subject to the requirements of the 

New Source Review Rule.

OFFSET FILL LINE: any liquid fill line which contains one or more pipe bends, and the 

horizontal distance between the truck delivery connection and the storage container fill 

opening is 6.1 meters (20 feet) or greater.

OIL-EFFLUENT WATER SEPARATOR: any device or piece of equipment used to 

remove petroleum compounds or associated chemicals from effluent water

OPACITY: the degree to which emissions reduce the transmission of light and obscure 

the view of the background.

OPAQUE STAINS: all stains that are not classified as semitransparent stains.

OPAQUE WOOD PRESERVATIVES: all wood preservatives not classified as clear or 

semi-transparent wood preservatives or as below ground wood preservatives.

OPEN BURNING IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS IN THE GROWING OF CROPS 

OR RAISING OF FOWLS OR ANIMALS:

1. the burning in the open of materials produced wholly from operations in the 

growing and harvesting of crops or raising of fowls or animals for the primary 

purpose of making a profit, of providing a livelihood, or of conducting agricultural 

research or instruction by an educational institution; and

2. the burning of grass and weeds in or adjacent to fields in cultivation or being 

prepared for cultivation in connection with operations qualifying under 1 above; and
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3. the burning of materials not produced wholly from such operations, but which are 

intimately related to the growing or harvesting of crops and which are used in the 

fields, except as prohibited by District regulations. Examples are trays for drying 

raisins, date palm protection paper, and fertilizer and pesticide sacks or 

combustible containers, where the sacks or combustible containers are emptied in 

the field, or other reasonable nearby location under the direct control of the farm 

operator. This does not include products made from rubber. 

OPEN OUTDOOR FIRE: the complete or partial burning or smoldering of any 

combustible refuse or other material of any type, directly exposed to the atmosphere, 

whether or not enclosed in a fireproof container, where the products of combustion are 

not channeled through a flue.

OPEN-TOP VAPOR DEGREASER: any batch loaded, boiling organic solvent 

degreaser.

ORCHARD OR CITRUS GROVE HEATER: any article, machine, equipment, or other 

contrivance, burning any type of fuel, capable of emitting air contaminants, used or 

capable of being used for the purpose of giving protection from frost damage. 

Contrivances commonly known as wind machines are not included.

ORGANIC CONTENT: for purposes of Rule 412, degree of contamination used to limit 

daily rate contaminated soil may be added to an active soil aeration pile.

ORGANIC MATERIALS: chemical compounds of carbon excluding carbon monoxide, 

carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbonates and ammonium carbonate. 

ORGANIC SOLVENTS: include diluents and thinners and are defined as organic 

materials which are liquids at standard conditions and which are used as dissolvers, 

viscosity reducers, or cleaning agents.

OTHER CATTLE FACILITY: a CAF housing cattle which does not meet the definition of 

a Beef Feedlot or Dairy.

OWNER OR OPERATOR: includes, but is not limited to, any person who owns, leases, 

supervises or operates equipment.

PARCEL: a legally subdivided piece of land or combined lands under common 

ownership.

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.

PARTICULATE MATTER: any material, except uncombined water, which exists in a 

finely divided form as a liquid or solid at standard conditions. Dust shall also be 
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considered as particulate matter.

PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10): particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter 

equal to or less than 10 micrometers.

PASSENGER CAR: Aany motor vehicle designed primarily for transportation of persons 

and having a design capacity of twelve persons or less@ (13 CCR '1900.)

PEARLESCENT: exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and 

viewing, as observed in mother-of-pearl.

PERMANENT: emission reductions that are enduring and enforceable for the duration 

of the credit life.

PERMISSIVE-BURN DAY: any day on which agricultural burning is not prohibited by 

the California Air Resources Board or the District.

PERMIT TO OPERATE: the written permit issued by the Imperial County Air Pollution 

Control District for the operation of any facility, article, machine, equipment, or other 

contrivance.

PERSON: shall have the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code section 

39047 and is any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, 

corporation, company, limited liability company, contractor, supplier, installer, user or 

owner, or any federal, state or local government agency, public district, or any officer or 

employee thereof.

PHASE I VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM: a system which recovers the hydrocarbon 

vapors resulting from the transfer of reactive organic compounds into a stationary tank 

or mobile transport tank.

PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM: a gasoline vapor recovery system that 

recovers vapors during the fueling of motor vehicles from stationary storage tanks.

PHOTOCHEMICALLY REACTIVE SOLVENT: any solvent with an aggregate of more 

than 20 percent of its total volume composed of the chemical compounds classified 

below or which exceeds any of the following individual percentage composition 

limitations, referred to the total volume of solvent:

1. A combination of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ethers, or ketones 

having an olefinic or cyclo-olefinic type of unsaturation: 5 percent;

2. a combination of aromatic compounds with eight or more carbon atoms to the 

molecule except ethylbenzene: 8 percent;

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or toluene: 20 percent.

PLYWOOD: a panel product consisting of layers of wood veneers or composite core 

pressed together with resin. Plywood includes panel products made by either hot or 

cold pressing (with resin) veneers to a platform.

POST-CONSUMER COATING: finished coatings generated by a business or consumer 

that have served their intended end uses, and are recovered from or otherwise diverted 

from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

a finished coating that would have been disposed of in a landfill, having completed its 

usefulness to a consumer, and does not include manufacturing wastes.

POTENTIAL EMISSIONS: the sum of the maximum emissions from all emissions units 

at a stationary source, based on the maximum design capacity, unless otherwise limited 

by enforceable conditions contained in the authority to construct and permit to operate, 

expressed in terms of pounds per quarter. (Pounds per quarter for PM10 and sulfur 

oxides shall be determined by multiplying the permitted emission level, pursuant to Rule 

207, in pounds per day, by the permitted operating days per quarter.)

POTENTIAL TO EMIT: the maximum capacity of an emissions unit to emit a regulated 

air pollutant based on its physical and operational design. Any physical or operational 

limitation on the capacity of the stationary source to emit a pollutant, including air 

pollution control equipment and restrictions on hours of operation or on the type or 

amount of material combusted, stored, or processed, shall be treated as part of its 

design if the limitation or the effect it would have on emissions is incorporated into the 

applicable permit as an enforceable permit condition.

POWER RATING: means the maximum, continuous power output of a Stationary Gas 

Turbine(s), in megawatts (MW) or equivalent, as certified by the manufacturer unless 

limited by a condition in a APCD Authority to Construct or a Permit to Operate. Power 

augmentation shall not be included in power rating.

PRECURSOR: a directly emitted air pollutant that, when released to the atmosphere, 

forms or causes to be formed or contributes to the formation of a secondary pollutant for 

which a state or national ambient air quality standard has been adopted, or whose 

presence in the atmosphere will contribute to the violation of one or more state or 

national ambient air quality standards. The following precursor-secondary pollutant 

relationships shall be used for the purposes of these regulations:

PRECURSORS SECONDARY POLLUTANTS

Hydrocarbons and substituted a) Photochemical Oxidant (Ozone)

hydrocarbons (reactive organic b) The organic fraction of PM10.

gases). 
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Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) a) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

b) The nitrate fraction of PM10.

c) Photochemical Oxidant (Ozone)

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) a) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

b) Sulfates (SO4)

c) The sulfate fraction of PM10.

PREPREG COMPOSITE MATERIAL: for the purposes of Rule 425, means, a 

reinforcing material impregnated with partially polymerized organic resins and ready for 

application.

PRESSURE TANK: a tank which maintains working pressure sufficient at all times to 

prevent hydrocarbon vapor or gas loss to the Atmosphere.

PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER: a primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent 

acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D1613-06 96, 

incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection G.5.e D.6.e 

of rule 424, Architectural Coatings, that is labeled and formulated for application directly 

to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of 

subsequent topcoats.

PRETREATMENT COATING: for the purposes of Rule 427, any coating that contains a 

minimum of one-half (0.5) percent acid by weight and not more than 16 percent solids 

by weight necessary to provide surface etching and is labeled and formulated for 

application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and adhesion.

PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER: for purposes of Rule 424, a primer, sealer, 

and undercoater is a coating labeled and formulated for one or more of the following 

purposes;

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

2. to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate; or

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

4. to provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of coatings; or

5. to provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate; or

6. to block materials from penetrating into or leaching out of a substrate.

a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate to provide a firm bond 

between the substrate and subsequent coats.
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PRIMER: for purposes of Rule 427, primer is any coating which is labeled and 

formulated for application to a substrate to provide:

1. a bond between the substrate and subsequent coats

2. corrosion resistance

3. a smooth substrate surface, or

4. resistance to penetration of subsequent coats, and on which a subsequent coating is 

applied.

Primers may be pigmented.

PRIMER SEALER: for purposed of Rule 427, a primer sealer is any coating which is 

labeled and formulated for application prior to the application of a color coating for the 

purpose of color uniformity, or to promote the ability of the underlying coating to resist 

penetration by the color coating.

any coating applied prior to the application of a topcoat for the purpose of corrosion 

resistance, adhesion of the topcoat, color uniformity, and to promote the ability of an 

undercoat to resist penetration by the topcoat.

PRIMER SURFACER: any coating applied prior to the application of a topcoat for the 

purpose of corrosion resistance, adhesion of the topcoat, and which promotes a uniform 

surface by filling in surface imperfections.

PRIORITY RESERVE: a depository of emission reductions for loan to applicable priority 

sources for use as offsets pursuant to Rule 207.

PROCESS HEATER: means any combustion equipment fired with liquid and/or 

gaseous fuel and which transfers heat from the combustion gases to water or processes 

streams. Heaters used for swimming pools, spas and/or therapy pools shall be 

considered process heaters. “Process Heater” shall not include any combustion 

equipment where the material being heated is in direct contact with the products of 

combustion, such as Furnaces or Kilns, or any unfired waste heat recovery heater that 

is used to recover sensible heat from the exhaust of any combustion equipment.

PROCESS WEIGHT PER HOUR: the total weight of all materials introduced into any 

specific process which process may cause any discharge into the atmosphere. Solid 

fuels charged will be considered as part of the process weight, but liquid and gaseous 

fuels and combustion air will not. "The Process Weight Per Hour" will be derived by 

dividing the total process weight by the number of hours in one complete operation from 

the beginning of any given process to the completion thereof, excluding any time during 

which the equipment is idle. Cooling air and cooling water will not be considered as part 

of the process weight.
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PROJECT: activity, for which a permit is required, or that has the potential to emit air 

contaminants.

PROPOSED EMISSIONS: the potential to emit for a new or post modification emissions 

unit.

QUANTIFIABLE: means a reliable and accurate basis for calculating the amount, rate, 

nature and characteristic of an emission reduction that can be established, considering 

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ARB and District policies and 

procedures. In addition, "quantifiable" emission reductions must estimate the amount of 

the reduction and characterize this reduction for future use. Quantification may be 

based on emission factors, stack tests, monitored values, operating rates and averaging 

times, process or production inputs, modeling, or other reasonable measurable 

practices.

QUARTERLY: the calendar quarter beginning in January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 

1.

QUICK-DRY ENAMEL: a nonflat coating that is labeled as specified in r Rule 424, 

subsection E.9 C.8 and that is formulated to have the following characteristics:

1. is capable of being applied directly from the container under normal conditions with 

ambient temperatures between 60oF and 80ooF (16o C and 27ooC).

2. when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D1640-95, incorporated by 

reference in r Rule 424, Architectural Coatings, section G.5.f D.6.f, 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

3. has a dried film gloss of 70 or above on a 60 degree meter.

Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to the 

applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most 

Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

QUICK-DRY PRIMER, SEALER AND UNDERCOAT: a primer, sealer or undercoat that 

is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be recoated in 2 hours when tested in 

accordance with ASTM Designation D1640-95, incorporated by reference in r Rule 424, 

Architectural Coatings, section G.5.f D.6.f. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting 

this definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as 

provided in subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

RAINY PERIOD: for the purpose of r Rule 420, when the twenty-four (24) hour 

measured rainfall amount ending at 4 a.m. is between 0.20 inches and 0.75 inches.

RANGE IMPROVEMENT BURNING: the use of open outdoor fires to remove 
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vegetation for a wildlife, game or livestock habitat or for the initial establishment of an 

agricultural practice on previously uncultivated land.

RATED BRAKE HORSEPOWER: The maximum rated brake horsepower specified for 

the engine by the manufacturer and listed on the nameplate for the unit, regardless of 

any derating, unless limited by the engine's Permit to Operate (PTO).

REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUND (ROC): any volatile compound containing carbon, 

except:

1. Acetone, ethane, methane, and inorganic compounds:

Acetone, ethane, methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, 

metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate

2. Chlorinated compounds:

1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

methylene chloride (dichloromethane)

3. Chlorofluorocarbons:

trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11)

dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12)

1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113)

1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (CFC-114)

chloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115)

4. Hydrofluorocarbons:

pentafluoroethane (HFC-125)

1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134)

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)

1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a)

1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a)

trifluoromethane (HFC-23)

5. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123)

2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124)

1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b)

1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (HCFC-142b)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)

6. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF)
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7. Cyclic, branched or linear completely methylated siloxanes (VMS)

8. Perfluorocarbon compounds which fall into the following classes:

cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated alkanes, 

cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated ethers with no unsaturation,

cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated tertiary amines with no 

unsaturations, and sulfur containing perfluorocarbons with no unsaturations and 

with sulfur bonds only to carbon and fluorine.

Perflourocarbons and siloxanes shall be assumed to be absent from any product 

or process unless the manufacturer or operator indicates which specific, 

individual compounds from these broad classes are present, indicates the 

amount(s) present, and demonstrates the availability of a test method approved 

by the U.S. EPA, the ARB, and the District for verifying the amount(s) present 

quantitatively.

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. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must penetrate into concrete and 

masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally 

occurring minerals in the substrate. Reactive Penetrating Sealers 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:

1. the Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 

percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance 

must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance with one or more 

of the following standards, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection 

G.5.u: ASTM C67-07, or ASTM C97-02, or ASTM C140-06; and

2. the Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission 

rate by more than 2 percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. 

This performance must be verified on standardized test specimens in accordance 

with ASTM E96/E96M-05, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection 

G.5.v; and

3. products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening 

applications must meet the performance criteria listed in the National 

Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), incorporated by reference in 

Rule 424, subsection G.5.w.

Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with Rule 424, subsection 

E.10.
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REAL: a "real" emission reduction means that actual air emissions are reduced and that 

they are actually occurring and not artificially devised.

REASONABLE FURTHER PROGRESS: annual incremental reductions in emissions 

required for the purpose of ensuring attainment of state or federal ambient air quality 

standards by the applicable date.

REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY (RACT): is the most stringent 

of the following control options:

1. The most effective emission limits in existing regulations that are currently in effect 

in any District whose nonattainment status is designated as moderate, with such 

limits resulting from the application of retrofit technologies judged by the Air 

Pollution Control Officer to be demonstrated and reliable.

2. Emission limits identified in existing Suggested Control Measures (SCMs), model 

rules, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency=s (EPA's) Control Techniques 

Guidelines (CTGs) or other such documents.

3. Emission limits in new (post 1988) suggested control measures and the technical 

review group of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association approved 

Reasonably Availability Control Technology/Best Available Retrofit Control 

Technology (RACT/BARCT) determinations, which are not identified as Best 

Available Control Technology, (BACT) and are less stringent than BACT.

4. The lowest emission limit that can be achieved by the specific source by the 

application of control technology taking into account environment impacts, 

technological feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and the specific design features or 

extent of necessary modifications to the source. Emission limits for existing 

specific sources may be found in the field studies and evaluations of District 

regulations conducted by EPA and ARB.

5. The lowest emission limit achieved for the source category that is technically 

feasible, economically reasonable and achieved in practice anywhere (including 

outside the U.S.), with such limits resulting from the application of retrofit control 

technologies judged by the Air Pollution Control Officer to be demonstrated and 

reliable.

6. Any combination of control technologies that will achieve emission reductions 

equivalent to that resulting from the most stringent option listed above.

REBUILT EQUIPMENT: for the purposes of Rule 415, means any component of a 

vapor recovery system that has undergone repair or replacement of any or all of its 

internal parts. 
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RECONSTRUCTED STATIONARY SOURCE: any stationary source undergoing

physical modification where the fixed capital cost of the new components exceeds 50 

percent of the fixed capital cost of a comparable entirely new stationary source. Fixed 

capital cost means that capital needed to provide all the depreciable components.

RECYCLED COATING: an architectural coating formulated such that it contains a 

minimum of 50% by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50% by volume 

secondary industrial materials or virgin materials.

not less than 50 percent of the total weight consists of secondary and post-consumer 

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

coating.

REDUCER: the solvent used to thin enamel.

REDUCTION OF ANIMAL MATTER: processing animal matter by any process, 

including rendering, cooking, drying, dehydration, digestion, and evaporation, but not 

including any processing of food for human consumption.

REFINISHING: any coating of vehicles, their parts and components, or mobile 

equipment, including partial body collision repairs, for the purpose of protection or 

beautification and which is subsequent to the original coating applied at an original 

equipment manufacturing (OEM) plant coating assembly line.

REMOTE RESERVOIR: liquid organic solvent tank which is completely enclosed except 

for a solvent return opening no larger than 100 cm2 (15 in2) which allow used organic 

solvent to drain into it from a separate organic solvent sink or work area and which is 

not accessible for soaking parts.

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.

RESIDENTIAL RUBBISH: refuse originating from residential uses and includes wood, 

paper, cloth, cardboard, tree trimmings, leaves, lawn clippings, and dry plants, but not 

household garbage.

RETAIL FACILITY OR RETAIL SERVICE STATION: is any motor vehicle refueling 

facility subject to payment of California sales tax on gasoline sales.

RICH BURN ENGINE: Any spark or compression ignited internal combustion engine 

that is operated with an exhaust gas stream oxygen concentration of less than four 

percent (4%) by volume. The exhaust gas oxygen content shall be determined from the 

uncontrolled exhaust gas stream.

ROAD OILS: slow cure asphalts.
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ROC ANALYZER: hydrocarbon analyzer satisfying U.S. EPA Method 21, 40 CFR Part 

60.

ROOF COATING: a non-bituminous coating labeled and formulated exclusively for 

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

substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviolet light radiation., or reflecting solar 

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.

RULE: a rule of the Air Pollution Control District of Imperial County.

RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING: a coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of 

metal surfaces for one or more of the following applications:

1. Direct-to-metal coating; or

2. Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated surfaces.

The Rust Preventative category does not include the following:

3. Coatings that are required to be applied as a topcoat over a primer; or

4. Coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other non-metallic surface.

Rust Preventative Coatings are for metal substrates only and must be labeled as such, 

in accordance with the labeling requirements in Rule 424, subsection E.7.

SANDING SEALER: a clear or semi-transparent wood coating 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 coatings. A sanding sealer 

that also meets the definition of a lacquer is not included in this category, but is included 

in the lacquer category. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will 

be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection 

D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

SEALER: a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for one or more 

of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the 

substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate.

SEASONAL SOURCE: any stationary source with more than 75 percent of its annual 

operating hours within a consecutive 120 day period.

SECONDARY EMISSIONS: for the purposes of Rule 207, means emissions which 

would occur as a result of the construction or operation of a stationary source or 
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modification, but do not come from the stationary source or modification itself. 

Secondary emissions must be specific, well defined, quantifiable, and impact the same 

general area as the stationary source or modification which causes the secondary 

emissions. Secondary emissions include emissions from any offsite support facility 

which would not be constructed or increase its emissions except as a result of the 

construction or operation of the stationary source. Secondary emissions do not include 

any emissions which come directly from a mobile source such as emissions from the 

tailpipe of a motor vehicle, from a train, or from a vessel.

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.

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.

SEMI-TRANSPARENT STAINS: coatings which are formulated to change the color of a 

surface but not conceal the surface.

SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD PRESERVATIVES: wood preservative stains formulated 

and used to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack by the addition of a wood 

preservative chemical registered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 

which change the color of a surface but do not conceal the surface, including clear 

wood preservatives.

SHELLAC: a clear or opaque coating 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.

SHOP APPLICATION: application of a coating to a product or a component of a product 

in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production, or 

repairing process (e.g., original equipment manufacturing coatings).

SHUTDOWN: means an action necessary to cease operation of a unit and includes the 

amount of time needed to safely do so. fFor the purposes of calculating emission 

reduction credits, means the permanent cessation of emissions from an emitting unit.

SINGLE-STAGE COATING: any pigmented coating, excluding primers and multi-color 

coatings, labeled and formulated for application without a subsequent clear coat. 

Single-stage coatings include single-stage metallic/iridescent coatings.

SOAP BUBBLE SCORE: the magnitude of a leak as indicated by the size of bubble 

formation resulting from spraying the suspected area with a standard solution. Soap 

scores are assigned following six seconds of observation as follows:
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Soap Score Estimate Bubble Volume (cc/6 Sec.)

0 No detectable bubbling 

1 0 to 1 cc per 6 sec. 

2 1 to 10 cc per 6 sec. 

3 10 to 100 cc per 6 sec. 

4 Greater than 100 cc per 6 sec.

SOLICIT: to require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

SOLVENT: for purposes of Rule 427, a VOC-containing fluid used to perform cleaning 

operations.

SOURCE: a specific device, article, or piece of equipment from which air contaminants 

are emitted, or the distinct place (such as with fires or other chemical activity) from 

which air pollutants are emitted. A project or facility may have more than one source 

and the term may be used to describe a group of "sources."

SPACE VEHICLE: a vehicle designed for use beyond the earth's atmosphere.

SPECIALTY COATING: a coating used for limited, specialty applications, such as 

camouflage coatings or extreme performance coatings. Such coatings frequently have 

no complying counterpart, and often must be used due to fulfill specific performance 

requirements of the particular coating application.

SPECIALTY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER: a coating labeled as specified 

in rule 424, Architectural Coatings, subsection C.7 and that is formulated for application 

to a substrate to block water-soluble stains resulting from: fire damage; smoke damage; 

or water damage. Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters must be labeled in 

accordance with Rule 424, subsection E.8. Until January 1, 2012, the Specialty Primer, 

Sealer, and Undercoater 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 D4214-98, incorporated by reference in Rule 

424, subsection G.5.g.

seal 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 

four or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-98, incorporated by reference 

in rule 424, Architectural Coatings, section D.6.g.

SPOT/PANEL REPAIR: repair of an area on a motor vehicle, piece of mobile 

equipment, or associated parts or components of less than 1 square foot (929 square 

centimeters). 

the non-assembly line process of repairing and restoring a portion of motor vehicle to 

pre-damaged condition.
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SPRAY SAFETY SWITCH: safety switch which cuts off spray applicator pump if vapor 

level drops below a specific level.

STACK-GAS OXYGEN SYSTEM: means a system of monitors that is used to maintain 

excess air at the desired level. A typical system consists of a flue gas oxygen and/or 

carbon monoxide monitor that automatically provides a feedback signal to the 

combustion air controller.

STAIN: a clear, semitransparent, or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change 

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

STANDARD CONDITIONS: a gas temperature of 60 degrees f Fahrenheit and a gas 

pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute. Results of all analyses and tests 

shall be calculated or reported at this gas temperature and pressure.

STARTUP: means an action necessary to begin operation of a unit and includes the 

amount of time needed for a unit and ancillary equipment to achieve stable operation.

STATE BOARD: the California Air Resources Board, or any person authorized to act 

on its behalf.

STATIONARY GAS TURBINE(S): means any gas turbine system, with or without power 

augmentation, which is permanently attached to a foundation, or is not a portable gas 

turbine. Two or more gas turbines powering a common shaft shall be treated as one 

gas turbine. 

STATIONARY SOURCE: any building, structure, facility, equipment, or emissions unit 

which emits or may emit any affected pollutant directly or as a fugitive emission. 

Building, structure, or facility includes all pollutant emitting activities, including emissions 

units, which:

1. are located on one or more contiguous or adjacent properties, and

2. are under the same or common ownership or operation, or which are owned or 

operated by entities which are under common control, and

3. belong to the same industrial grouping either by virtue of falling within the same 

two-digit standard industrial classification code or by virtue of being part of a 

common industrial process, manufacturing process, or connected process 

involving a common raw material.

STATIONARY TANK: any tank, reservoir or other container used to store, but not 

transport, reactive organic compounds.

STENCIL COATING: for the purposes of Rule 425, means an ink or coating which is 
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rolled, sprayed with an airbrush or a touch-up gun with capacity of 8 ounces (236.4 ml) 

or less, or brushed using a template to add identifying letters and/or numbers to 

aerospace components.

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. Stone Consolidants must penetrate into stone substrates 

to create bonds between particles and consolidate deteriorated material. Stone 

Consolidants must be specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167-01, 

incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.x. Stone Consolidants are for 

professional use only and must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling 

requirements in Rule 424, subsection E.11.

STRIPPER: a reactive organic compound liquid applied to remove a maskant, paint, 

paint residue or temporary protective coating.

SUBMERGED FILL PIPE: any permanent fill pipe which has its discharge opening 

entirely submerged when the liquid level is six inches above the bottom of the tank. 

ASubmerged fill pipe@ when applied to a tank which is loaded from the side means any 

fill pipe which has its discharge opening entirely submerged when the liquid level is 18 

inches above the bottom of the tank. 

SURFACE PREPARATION SOLVENT: any solvent used primarily for the conditioning 

of a surface to receive a coating.

SURPLUS: emission reductions in excess of any emission reduction which is:

1. required by any adopted federal, state or District law, regulation, rule, agreement 

or order or

2. attributed to a control measure noticed for workshop in the District or proposed or 

contained in the State Implementation Plan or

3. attributed to a control measure that is included in the adoption schedule of the 

District Air Quality Attainment Plan as adopted by the Air Pollution Control Board 

or

4. not achieved by the use of vehicle registration surcharge fees.

5. emission reductions produced by monies from any public air quality related 

funding program including but not limited to the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality 

Standards Attainment Program.

SWIMMING POOL COATING: a coating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of 

swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming pool coatings 

included coatings used for swimming pool repair and maintenance.
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SWIMMING POOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COATING: a rubber based coating 

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

and maintenance of swimming pools. Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this 

definition will be subject to the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in 

subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

SWITCH LOADING: the loading of organic liquids with a Reid vapor pressure of less 

than 4.0 pounds into a delivery vessel where the previous load was gasoline.

TACK COAT: any application of asphalt applied to an existing surface to provide a bond 

between new surfacing and an existing surface and to eliminate slippage planes where 

the new and existing surfaces meet.

TANK REPLACEMENT: the replacement of one or more stationary gasoline storage 

tanks at an existing gasoline dispensing facility, or, the excavation of 50 percent or more 

of an existing gasoline dispensing facility's total underground liquid gasoline piping from 

the stationary storage tanks to the gasoline dispensers.

TEMPERATURE-INDICATOR SAFETY COATING: a coating labeled and formulated as 

a color-changing indicator coating 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 400F 

(204C). Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to 

the applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most 

Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424.

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE COATING: for the purposes of Rule 427, any coating 

which is labeled and formulated for the purpose of temporarily protecting areas from 

overspray or mechanical damage. 

a coating applied to an aerospace component to protect it from mechanical and 

environmental damage during manufacturing and shipping.

THERMAL OXIDIZER: means combustion equipment fired with gaseous fuel and used 

to control emissions of air contaminants from industrial or commercial processes.

THERMO CONTROL COATING: a coating applied to space vehicle components to 

reflect heat and formulated to give specific heat reflectance, absorption and emissivity 

properties, or a coating required for aerospace engine components to delay component 

failure due to fire.

TINT BASE: an architectural coating to which colorant is added after packaging in sale 

units to produce a desired color.

TOPCOAT: a coating applied over a primer as the final coat for purposes such as 
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appearance, identification, or protection.

TOTAL REDUCED SULFUR COMPOUNDS: the sulfur compounds methyl mercaptan, 

dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, carbon disulfide, and carbonyl sulfide.

TOUCH-UP COATING: for the purposes of Rule 425, means a coating that is used for 

that portion of the coating operation which is incidental to the main coating process but 

necessary to cover minor imperfection or to achieve coverage as required. A touch-up 

coating may include small amounts of solvent, applied by hand, used to attach coating 

patches exhibiting inadequate adhesion.

TOXIC AIR CONTAMINANT: an air pollutant which may cause or contribute to an 

increase in mortality or an increase in serious illness or which may pose a present or 

potential hazard to human health. This includes, but is not limited to, hazardous air 

pollutants listed in Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act, which is incorporated by 

reference.

TRAFFIC MARKING COATING: a coating 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.

TRANSFER: in reference to emission reduction credits, means the conveyance of an 

emission reduction credit from one entity to another

TREATED BRUSH: material to be burned that has been felled, crushed or uprooted 

with mechanical equipment, or desiccated with herbicides.

TRANSFER EFFICIENCY: for the purposes of these rules, is the amount of coating 

solids adhering to the object being coated divided by the total amount of coating solids 

sprayed, expressed as a percentage.

means the ratio of the weight or volume of coating solids adhering to the part being 

coated to the weight or volume of coating solids used in the application process, 

expressed as a percentage.

TRUCK BED LINER COATING: any coating, excluding clear, color, multi-color, and 

single stage coatings, labeled and formulated for application to a truck bed to protect it 

from surface abrasion.

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. Tub and Tile Refinish coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

1. the coating must have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness 

of 4H or harder. This must be determined on bonderite 1000, in accordance with 

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2. the coating must have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. 

This must be determined with CS-17 wheels on bonderite 1000, in accordance 

with ASTM D4060-07 incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.q

and

3. the coating must withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 

blisters. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with 

ASTM D4585-99 and ASTM D714-02e1, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, 

subsection G.5.r and

4. the coating must have an adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of 

recovery. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with 

ASTM D4585-99 and ASTM D3359-02, incorporated by reference in Rule 424, 

subsection G.5.o. 

ULTRASONIC: enhancement of cleaning process by vibrating organic solvent with high 

frequency sound waves, causing implosion of microscopic vapor cavities within liquid 

organic solvent.

UNDERBODY COATING: for purposes of Rule 427, any coating labeled and formulated 

for application to wheel wells, the inside of door panels or fenders, the underside of a 

trunk or hood, or the underside of the motor vehicle.

UNDERCOATER: a coating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface for 

subsequent coatings.

UNIFORM FINISH COATING: for purposes of Rule 427, any coating labeled and 

formulated for application to the area around a spot repair for the purpose of blending a 

repaired area’s color or clear coat to match the appearance of an adjacent area’s 

existing coating.

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA): the 

administrator or appropriate delegate of the "United States Environmental Protection 

Agency."

UNRESERVED FUNDBALANCE: the excess of the assets of a governmental fund or 

trust fund over its liabilities and fund balance reserved accounts.

UPWIND: the area bounded by a line drawn perpendicular to the predominant wind flow 

line passing through or nearest to the site of the new source or modification and 

extending to the boundaries of the same or adjoining counties within the same air basin 

except where the Air Pollution Control Officer determines that for reasons of topography 

or meteorology such a definition is inappropriate. For the purposes of Rule 207, means 

the area bounded by a line passing through the site of the new or modified source 

perpendicular to the predominant summer wind flow line and extending to the 
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boundaries of the same air basin in the direction opposite the predominant summer 

wind flow, except where the Air Pollution Control Officer determines that for reasons of 

topography or meteorology such a definition is inappropriate.

VALID: Under the provisions of this rule, as long as the certification is current and does 

not exceed the maximum hours. 

VAPOR LEVEL CONTROL THERMOSTAT: safety switch which turns off sump heater if 

temperature rises above design operating level at center of air-vapor interface.

VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM: a vapor-gathering system capable of collecting organic 

vapors and gases emitted during the operation of equipment.

VAPOR TIGHT: for the purposes of Rule 415, means a leak of less than 100 percent of 

the lower explosive limit on a combustible gas detector measured at a distance of 2.5 

cm (1 in) from the source or no visible evidence of air entrainment in the sight glasses of 

liquid delivery hoses.

VARIANCE: an authorization by the Hearing Board to permit for a specified limited 

period of time some act contrary to the requirements specified by these rules and 

regulations.

VARNISH: a clear or semi-transparent wood coating, excluding lacquers and shellacs, 

formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes may contain small 

amounts of pigment to color a surface, or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish. 

Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to the 

applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most 

Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424. 

VEHICLE CLASS: either a passenger car, light duty truck, medium duty vehicle or 

heavy duty vehicle as defined in 13 CCR '1900.

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.

VIRGIN MATERIALS: materials that contain no post-consumer coatings or secondary 

industrial materials.

VOLATILE FUEL: any fuel having a Reid vapor pressure of greater than 3.0 pounds per 

square inch when tested pursuant to the American Society of Testing and Materials 

(ASTM) Reid Vapor Pressure test method, or having a true vapor pressure of greater 

than 3.0 pounds per square inch absolute at 100 F if the ASTM Reid Vapor Pressure 

test is not applicable.

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): any volatile compound containing at least 

one atom of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic 
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carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, and excluding the following:

1. methane;

methylene chloride (dichloromethane);

1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform);

trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11);

dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12);

1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113);

1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (CFC-114);

chloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115);

cholrodifluoromethane (HCFC-22);

1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane (HCFC-123);

2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124);

1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b);

1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (HCFC-142b);

trifluoromethane (HFC-23);

pentafluoroethane (HFC-125);

1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134);

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a);

1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a);

1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a);

cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes;

the following classes of perfluorocarbons:

(A) cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated alkanes;

(B) cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated ethers with no 

unsaturations;

(C) cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated tertiary amines with no 

unsaturations; and

(D) sulfur-containing perfluorocarbons with no unsaturations and with the 

sulfur bonds only to carbon and fluorine; and

2. the following low-reactive organic compounds which have been exempted by the 

U.S. EPA:

acetone;

ethane;

parachlorobenzotrifluoride (1-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl benzene);

perchloroethylene; and

methyl acetate.

VOC ACTUAL: VOC Actual is the weight of VOC per volume of coating and it is 

calculated with the following equation:

VOC Actual =

(Ws-Ww-Wec)

(Vm)
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Where:

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

VOC”)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

VOC CONTENT: the weight of VOC per volume of coating. VOC Content is VOC 

Regulatory, as defined within this rule under VOC Regulatory, for all coatings except 

those in the Low Solids category. For coatings in the Low Solids category, the VOC 

Content is VOC Actual, as defined within this rule under VOC Actual. If the coating is a 

multi-component product, the VOC content is VOC Regulatory as mixed or catalyzed. If 

the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or 

other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted 

during curing.

, calculated according to the procedures specified in rule 424, subsection D.1.

VOC REGULATORY: VOC Regulatory is the weight of VOC per volume of coating, less 

the volume of water and exempt compounds. It is calculated with the following 

equation:

VOC Regulatory =

(Ws-Ww-Wec)

(Vm-Vw-Vec)

Where:

VOC Regulatory = grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and exempt 

compounds (also known as “Coating VOC”)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in 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

WASTE HEAT RECOVERY BOILER: means waste heat recovery boilers used to 

recover sensible heat from unfired waste heat recovery boilers and from the exhaust of 

any combustion equipment. 

WATER TREATMENT ADDITIVES: any combination of chemicals used to treat cooling 

tower water. They include, but are not limited to, corrosion inhibitors antiscalants, 

dispersants and biocides.

WATERPROOFING CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER: a clear or pigmented filmforming coating that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to 
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provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light, and staining. Effective 

January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to the applicable 

category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most Restrictive VOC 

Limits found in Rule 424. 

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: a clear or opaque coating that is labeled and 

formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless 

waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into the 

substrate. Waterproofing Membranes are intended for the following waterproofing 

applications: below-grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside

concrete planters, and under flooring materials. Waterproofing Membranes must meet 

the following criteria:

1. coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch) 

dry film thickness; and

2. coatings must meet or exceed the requirements contained in ASTM C836-06, 

incorporated by reference in Rule 424, subsection G.5.s.

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.).

WATERPROOFING SEALER: a coating labeled and formulated for application to a 

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

Effective January 1, 2011, a coating meeting this definition will be subject to the 

applicable category in Table 424-2, except as provided in subsection D.2, Most 

Restrictive VOC Limits found in Rule 424. 

WIPE CLEANING: method of cleaning which utilizes a cloth, cotton swab or other 

material, wetted with a organic solvent, which is physically rubbed on surface to be 

degreased.

WOOD COATINGS: coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates 

only. The Wood Coatings category includes the following clear and semitransparent 

coatings: lacquers; varnishes; sanding sealers; penetrating oils; clear stains; wood 

conditioners used as undercoats; and wood sealers used as topcoats. The Wood 

Coatings category also includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers; 

opaque sanding sealers; and opaque lacquer undercoaters. The Wood Coatings 

category does not include the following: clear sealers that are labeled and formulated 

for use on concrete/masonry surfaces; or coatings intended for substrates other than 

wood.

Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with Rule 

424, subsection E.13.
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WOOD PRESERVATIVE: a coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood 

from decay or insect attackh, that is registered with both the U.S. EPA under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code (U.S.C.) 

Section 136, et seq.) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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.

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

1. coating contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight 

of total solids; and

2. coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond 

between the substrate and subsequent applications of coatings; and

3. coating is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such, in 

accordance with the labeling requirements in Rule 424, subsection E.14.