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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amended: 03/18/03; Amended; mm/dd/yy)

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RULE 1113

Architectural Coatings

(A) General

(1) Purpose: The purpose of this Rulerule is to limit the quantity of volatile organic 

compoundsVolatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in architectural 

coatingsArchitectural Coatings.

[Capitalize abbreviated and defined words]

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

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

repackages any architectural coatingArchitectural Coating for use within the 

Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (District) as well as any person 

who applies or solicitsSolicits the application of any architectural 

coatingArchitectural Coating within the District.

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

words]

(3) This rule does not apply to:

(a) Any architectural coatingArchitectural Coating that is supplied, sold, 

offered for sale, or manufactured for use outside of the District or for 

shipment to other manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging.

(b) Any aerosol coating productAerosol Coating Product.

(c) Any architectural coatingWith the exception of Section (E), any 

Architectural Coating that is sold in a container with a volume of one (1) 

liter (1.057 quart) or less.

[Additional verbiage added from SCM, capitalize defined words]
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(B) Definitions

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

(1) “Adhesive”- Any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding 

two surfaces together other than by mechanical means.

(2) “Aerosol Coating Product”- A pressurized coatingCoating product containing 

pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant,

and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held application, or for use in 

specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

[Capitalize defined words]

(3) “Air Pollution Control Officer” (APCO)- The person appointed to the position of 

Air Pollution Control Officer of the District pursuant to the provisions of 

California Health & Safety Code §40750, and his or her designee.

(4) (4) “Aluminum Roof Coating”- A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively 

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

pigment per liter of Coating (at least 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigment content 

shall be determined in accordance with method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(kb).

[Corrected defined word Additional definition added from SCM – a new 

definition created from Metallic Pigmented. Reference changed per CARB 

comment 3/6/13.]

(5) “Antenna Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated exclusively for 

application to equipment and associated structural appurtenancesAppurtenances

that are used to receive or transmit electromagnetic signals.

(5 Effective mm/dd/yy the Antenna Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated mm/dd/yy, approximately 

one (1) year from date of amendment]

(6) “Antifouling Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for application 

to submerged stationary structures and their appurtenancesAppurtenances to 

prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater biological organisms. 

To qualify as an antifouling coatingCoating, the coatingCoating must be 

registered with both the USEPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

Rodenticide Act (7 USCU.S.C. §§136 et seq.) and with the California Department 

of Pesticide Regulation.
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(6 Effective mm/dd/yy the Antifouling Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(7) “Appurtenance”- Any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of 

installation, whether installed or detached, including but not limited to: bathroom 

and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand 

railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed 

mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts; partitions; pipes and piping 

systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, and fire 

escapes; and window screens.

(78) “Architectural Coating”- A coatingCoating to be applied to stationary structures 

or their appurtenancesAppurtenances at the site of installation, to portable 

buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in 

shop applicationsShop Applications or to non-stationary structures such as 

airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and adhesivesAdhesives are not 

considered architectural coatingsArchitectural Coatings for the purposes of this 

rule.

[Capitalize defined words]

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

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

and Safety Code (commencing with §40200).

(9(9) “Basement Specialty Coating”- A clear or opaque Coating that is labeled and 

formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a 

hydrostatic seal for basements and other below-grade surfaces. Coating must 

meet the following criteria:

(a) Coating must be capable of withstanding at least 10 psi of 

hydrostatic pressure, as determined in accordance with test method 

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

(b) Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and 

must achieve a microbial growth rating of eight (8) or more, as determined 

in accordance with test methods referenced in subsection (G)(5)(ml).

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

waterproofing sealer definition and waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer]

(10) “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. 
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(1011) “Bituminous Roof Coating”- A coatingCoating which incorporates 

bitumensBitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

[Capitalize defined words]

(1112) “Bituminous Roof Primer”- A primer which incorporates bitumensBitumens that 

is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of 

preparing a weathered or aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent 

surfacing components.

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(1213) “Bond Breaker”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for application 

between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from 

bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

[Capitalize defined words]

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

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

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

California Health & Safety Code (commencing with §39500).

(1415) “Clear Brushing Lacquers”- Clear wood finishes, excluding clear lacquer sanding 

sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry by solvent 

evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film, 

which are intended exclusively for application by brush, and which are labeled as 

specified in subsection (D)(1)(e).f).

(15 Effective mm/dd/yy the Clear Brushing Lacquers category is eliminated and will 

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[ Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment ]

(16) “Clear Wood Coatings”- Clear and semi-transparent coatingsCoatings, including 

lacquers and varnishes, applied to wood substratesWood Substrates to provide a 

transparent or translucent solid film.

(16 Effective mm/dd/yy the Clear Wood Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment ]

(17) “Coating”- A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, 

decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, 

paints, varnishes, sealersVarnishes, Sealers, and stainsStains.

[Capitalize defined word]
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(1718) “Colorant”- A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder 

that is added to an architectural coatingArchitectural Coating after packaging in 

sale units to produce the desired color.

[Capitalize defined word]

(1819) “Concrete Curing Compound”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for 

application to freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water. and/or 

harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete. 

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(19(20)“Concrete/Masonry Sealer”- A clear or opaque Coating that is labeled and 

formulated primarily for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform 

one or more of the following functions:

(a) Prevent penetration of water; or

(b) Provide resistance against abrasion, alkalis, acids, mildew, 

staining, or ultraviolet light; or

(c) Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured concrete.

[Additional definition added from SCM – new definition created from 

combination of waterproofing sealer and waterproofing Concrete/Masonry 

Sealer]

(21) “District”- The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, the 

geographical area of which is described District Rule 103 – Definition of 

Geographical Areas.

(22) “Driveway Sealer”- A Coating labeled and formulated for application to worn 

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

(a) Fill cracks; or

(b) Seal the surface to provide protection; or

(c) Restore or preserve the appearance.

[Additional definition added from SCM]

(23(20)“Dry Fog Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated only for spray 

application such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with 

incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface coatingCoating activity.

[Capitalize defined words]

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

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

content of coatings shall be determined by the applicable calculations and test 

methods found in Section (G).

(22(24) “Exempt Compounds”- Those compounds listed in 40 Code of Federal 

Regulation (CFR) 51.100(s). The Exempt Compounds content shall be 
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determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 

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

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

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

[Corrected definition to standard definition used]

(25) “Faux Finishing Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated as to meet 

one or more of the following:

(a stain or) A glaze or textured Coating used to create artistic effects 

including, but not limited to, dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and 

simulated marble and wood grain.

(b) A decorative Coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or 

Pearlescent appearance that contains at least 48 grams of Pearlescent mica 

pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of Coating applied (at least 

0.4 pounds per gallon).

(c) A decorative Coating used to create a metallic appearance that 

contains less than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of 

Coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in 

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

(d) A decorative Coating used to create a metallic appearance that 

contains greater than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of 

Coating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and which requires 

a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of the finish under normal use 

conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be determined in 

accordance with method referenced subsection (G)(5)(fe).

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

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

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

Finishing Coating system, and must be labeled in accordance with 

subsection (D)(1)(d).

[Revised definition per SCM, capitalize defined words

(26)

(23) “Fire-Resistive Coating”- An opaque coating”– A Coating labeled and formulated 

to protect the structural integrity by increasing the fire endurance of interior or 

exterior steel and other structural materials, that has been fire tested and rated by a 

testing agency approved by building code officials for use in bringing assemblies 

of. The category includes sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent FireResistive Coatings that are used to bring structural materials into compliance with 

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

coatingFire-Resistive Coating and the testing agency must be approved by 

building code officials. The fire-resistive coating and shall be tested in 

accordance with the applicable test method found in Sectionsubsection

(G)(5)(hg).
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[Correct referenced subsection, capitalize defined words, revised definition per 

SCM, corrected for only one test method]

(24 (27) “Fire-Retardant Coating”- A coatingCoating 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 coatingFire-Retardant Coating and the testing 

agency must be approved by building code officials. The fire-retardant coating

and shall be tested in accordance with the applicable test method foundreferenced

in Sectionsubsection (G)(5)(gf).

(25Effective mm/dd/yy the Fire-Retardant Coating category is eliminated and 

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

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

[Added verbiage from SCM, applicable test removed from SCM;Added for 

clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) year from 

date of amendment ]

(28) “Flat Coating”- A coatingCoating that is not defined under any other definition in 

this rule and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85-degree meter or less than 5 

on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999the 

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

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

words]

(2629) “Floor Coating”- An opaque coatingCoating that is labeled and formulated for 

application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, garage 

floors, and other horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic.

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(2730) “Flow Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by 

electric power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective 

coatingCoating systems present on utility transformer units.

(28 Effective mm/dd/yy the Flow Coating category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment ]

(31) “Form-Release Compound”- A coatingCoating 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.
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[Capitalize defined words]

(2932) “Graphic Arts Coating or Sign Paint”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated 

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

and outdoor signs (excluding structural components) and murals including 

lettering enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(30

(33) “High-Temperature Coating”- A high performance coatingCoating labeled and 

formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to 

temperatures above 204oC (400oF).

[Capitalize defined words]

(3134) “Industrial Maintenance Coating”- A high performance architectural 

coatingArchitectural Coating, including primers, sealers, undercoatersPrimers, 

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 in subsections (a - ) - (e) 

below, and labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)(d):e).

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

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

interior surfaces to moisture condensation;

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

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

solutions;

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

(d) Repeated (frequent)Frequent heavy abrasion, including 

mechanical wear and repeated (frequent) scrubbing with industrial 

solvents, cleansers, or scouring agents; or

(e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural 

components.

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

language consistency with SCM, correct referenced subsection]

(3235) “Lacquer”- A clear or opaque wood coatingCoating, including clear lacquer 

sanding sealersSealers, formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by 

evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film.

(33
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Effective mm/dd/yy the Lacquer category is eliminated and will be subjected to 

the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(36) “Low Solids Coating”- A coatingCoating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of 

solids per liter (one (1) pound or less of solids per gallon) of coatingCoating

material. as recommended for application by the manufacturer. The VOC 

Content for Low Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance with subsection 

(G)(1)(a)(ii)

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM].

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

application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement 

substrate from erosion by water.

[Capitalize defined words]

(35(38)“Manufacturer’s Maximum Thinning Recommendation”- The maximum 

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

container.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(39) “Mastic Texture Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated to cover 

holes and minor cracks and to conceal surface irregularities, and is applied in a 

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

[Capitalize defined words]

(36(40)“Medium Density Fiberboard” (MDF)- A composite wood product, panel, 

molding, or other building material composed of cellulosic fibers (usually wood) 

made by dry forming and pressing of a resinated fiber mat.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(41) “Metallic Pigmented Coating”- A coating containingCoating labeled and 

formulated to provide a metallic appearance. The Coating must contain at least 

48 grams of elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of 

coatingCoating as applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in 

accordance with the applicable test method founding Sectionfound in subsection

(G)). )((5)(kj). The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include 

coatings applied to roofs or Zinc-Rich Primers. Effective for products 

manufactured on or after mm/dd/yy, the Metallic Pigmented Coating category 

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

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

correct referenced subsection. Additional language added pursuant to ACA 

comment #4 dated May 3, 2013.]
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(3742) “Multi-Color Coating”- A coatingCoating that is packaged in a single container 

and that exhibitsis labeled and formulated to exhibit more than one color when 

applied in a single coat.

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(3843) “Nonflat Coating”- A coatingCoating that is not defined under any other 

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

meter and five (5) or greater on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM 

Designation D 523-89 (1999the applicable test method found in subsection 

(G)(5)(ih).

[Capitalize defined words, correct referenced subsection]

(3944) “Nonflat - High Gloss Coating”- A nonflat coatingNonflat Coating that registers a 

gloss of 70 or above on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation 

applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(ih) and labeled in accordance 

with subsection (D 523-89 (1999)(1)(l)(i).

[Capitalize defined words, correct referenced subsection. Changed citation per 

CARB comment 3/6/2013.]

(4045) “Nonindustrial Use”- Nonindustrial use means any use of architectural 

coatingsArchitectural 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. [Capitalize defined word]s

(41(46)“Particleboard”- A composite wood product panel, molding, or other building 

material composed of cellulosic material (usually wood) in the form of discrete 

particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or strands, which are pressed 

together with resin.

[Additional definition from SCM]

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

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

[Additional definition from SCM]

(48) “Plywood”- A panel product consisting of layers of wood Veneers or composite 

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

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

[Additional definition from SCM]

(49) “Post-Consumer Coating”- A finished coatingCoating generated by a business or 

consumer that has served its intended end use and that would have been disposed 

of in a landfill, having completed its usefulness to a consumer, and does not 
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include manufacturing wastesis recovered from, or otherwise diverted from, the 

waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

[Language changed for clarification and to match SCM pursuant to CARB 

comment 3/6/2013, capitalize defined words]

(42 (50) “Pre-Treatment Wash Primer”- A primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 

percent acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 

1613-96, that is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal 

surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent 

topcoats., and is tested in accordance with the applicable test method found in 

subsection (G)(5)(on).

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

Method section and only reference the section in the definition]

(4351) “Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for 

application to one or more of the following purposes:

(a substrate to)To provide a firm bond between the substrate and the subsequent 

coats.Coatings; 

or

(44(b) To prevent subsequent Coatings from being absorbed by the substrate; or

(c) To prevent harm to subsequent Coatings by materials in the substrate; or

(d) To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of Coatings; or

(e) To provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate; or

(f) To block materials from penetrating into or leaching out of a substrate.

[Changed for consistency with SCM; combined separate definitions]

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

subsection 4.(D)(1.8)(k)(i) and that is formulated to have the following 

characteristics:

(a) Is capable of being applied directly from the container under normal 

conditions with ambient temperatures between 16o and 27oC (60o and 

80oF);

(b) When tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640-95, sets to 

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

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

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

(45 Effective mm/dd/yy the Quick-Dry Enamel category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.
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[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(53) “Quick-Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”- A primer, sealer, or undercoater 

that is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be recoated in two (2) hours when 

tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640- 95.

(46

Effective mm/dd/yy the Quick-Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater category is 

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

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

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

and formulated for application to above-grade concrete and masonry substrates to 

provide protection from water and waterborne contaminants, including, but not 

limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. These Sealers must penetrate into concrete 

and masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with 

naturally occurring minerals in the substrate. They line the pores of concrete and 

masonry substrates with a hydrophobic Coating, but do not form a surface film. 

Reactive Penetrating Sealers must meet all of the following criteria:

(a) The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 

percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This 

performance must be verified in accordance with applicable test methods 

found in subsection (G)(5)(qp); and

(b) The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor 

transmission rate by more than two (2) percent after application on a 

concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified in 

accordance with applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(rq); 

and

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

screening applications must meet the performance criteria referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(po).

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

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

[Additional definition added from SCM – New 2010 requirement]

(55) “Recycled Coating”- An architectural coatingArchitectural Coating formulated 

such that it contains not less than 50 percent of the total weight consists of 

secondary and by volume post-consumer coating, with not less than 10 percent of 

the total weight consistingCoating, with a maximum of post-consumer coating. 50 

percent by volume Secondary Industrial Materials or Virgin Materials.

[Changed for consistency with SCM, capitalize defined words]
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(4756) “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.

(4857) “Roof Coating”- A non-bituminous coatingCoating labeled and formulated

exclusively for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing 

penetration of the substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviolet radiation. 

Metallic pigmented roof coatings which qualify as metallic pigmented coatings 

shall not be considered to be in this category, but shall be considered to be in the 

metallic pigmented coatings category.

[Capitalize defined words, eliminated reference to Metallic pigmented roof 

coatings to eliminate conflict with Metallic Pigmented Coating category 

definition, eliminated “exclusively” to match SCM definition]

(4958) “Rust Preventative Coating”- A coatingCoating formulated for nonindustrial use 

to prevent the corrosion of metal surfaces. andfor one or more of the following 

applications:

(a) Rust Preventative Coatings include the following:

(ia)Direct-to-metal Coating; or

(iib) Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated 

surfaces

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

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

(dii) Coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other 

non-metallic surface.

Rust Preventative Coatings must be labeled as specified in subsection 

(D)(1)(fg)(i). [Verbiage added for clarity and to match SCM, capitalize defined 

words]

(5059) “Sanding Sealer”- A clear or semi-transparent wood coatingCoating 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 

coatingsCoatings. A sanding sealerSanding Sealer that also meets the definition 

of a lacquerLacquer is not included in this category, but is included in the 

lacquerLacquer category.

Effective mm/dd/yy the Sanding Sealer category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]
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(6051) “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.[Deleted-Included in 

definition for Primer, Sealer, Undercoater (B)(46). Definiton is retained for products 

manufactured before the effective datepursuant to ACA comment #5 dated May 3, 2013.]

(52

Effective January 1, 2013mm/dd/yy the Sanding Sealer category is eliminated 

and coatings meeting this definition will be subjected to the applicable VOC 

limits of Table 1.

(6160) “Secondary Coating (Rework)”- A fragmentIndustrial Materials”-

Products or by-products of a finished coating or a finished coating from athe paint

manufacturing process that has converted resources into a commodityare of 

realknown composition and have economic value, but does not include excess 

virgin resourcescan no longer be used for their intended purpose.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(6261) “Semitransparent Coating”- A Coating that contains binders and colored 

pigments and is formulated to change the color of the manufacturing 

processsurface, but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.

[Additional definition from SCM, capitalize defined words]

(536362) “Shellac”- A clear or opaque coatingCoating formulated solely with the 

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

formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction. 

[Capitalize defined words, revised definition per SCM]

(546463) “Shop Application”- Application of a coatingCoating 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 coatingsCoatings).

[Capitalize defined words]

(556564) “Solicit”- To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

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

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

Health and Safety Code (commencing with §40400).

(57(6665) “Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater”- A coatingCoating

labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)(gh)(i) and that is formulated for 

application to a substrate to sealblock water-soluble Stains resulting from: fire, 

smoke or water damage; to condition excessively chalky surfaces, or to block 

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rating of 4 or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-98.Effective for 

products manufactured after mm/dd/yy, a coating that is formulated for 

application to a substrate to block water-soluble stains resulting from: fire 

damage, smoke damage or water damage, Specialty Primers, Sealers and 

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

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

reference in SCM. Additional language added pursuant ACA comment #6 dated 

May 3, 2013.]

(586766) “Stain”- A clear, semitransparent, or opaque coatingCoating labeled and 

formulated to change the color of a surface but not conceal the grain pattern or 

texture.

[Updated to match SCM, capitalize defined words]

(59(6867) “Stone Consolidant”- A Coating that is labeled and formulated for 

application to stone substrates to repair historical structures that have been 

damaged by weathering or other decay mechanisms.

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

consolidate deteriorated material;

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

subsection (G)(5)(sr); and

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

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

[Additional definition added from SCM]

(6968) “Swimming Pool Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated to coat the 

interior of swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming 

Pool Coatings include Coatings used for swimming pool repair and maintenance.

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

(6069)“Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating”- A rubber based 

coatingCoating labeled and formulated to be used over existing rubber based 

coatingsCoatings for the repair and maintenance of swimming pools.

[Definition removed. See B68 per comment from CARB, 3/6/13.]

(61 Effective mm/dd/yy tthe Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating 

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

1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(7070) “Temperature-Indicator Safety Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and 

formulated as a color-changing indicator coatingCoating for the purpose of 

monitoring the temperature and safety of the substrate, underlying piping, or 
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underlying equipment, and for application to substrates exposed continuously or 

intermittently to temperatures above 204oC (400oF).

(62 Effective mm/dd/yy the Temperature-Indicator Safety Coating category is 

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

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(7171) “Tint Base”- An architectural coatingArchitectural Coating to which 

colorantColorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

[Capitalize defined words]

(63

(7272) “Traffic Marking Coating”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for marking 

and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited 

to, curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport runways.

[Capitalize defined words]

(64) “Undercoater(7373) “Tub and Tile Refinish Coating”- A coatingclear or opaque 

Coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a smoothexclusively for 

refinishing the surface for subsequent coatings.of a bathtub, shower, sink, or 

countertop. The Coatings must meet all the following criteria:

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

This must be determined in accordance with test method referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(wv).

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

determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(ut).

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

blisters. This must be determined in accordance with test method 

referenced in subsection (G)(5)(xw).[Reference citation updated per 

CARB comment 3/6/13.]

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

be determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(vu).

[Additional definition from SCM]

(7474) “United States Environmental Protection Agency” (USEPA) -)- The United States 

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

authorized representative.
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(667575) “Varnish”- A clear or semi-transparent wood coatingCoating, excluding 

lacquers and shellacsShellacs, 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.

(67 Effective mm/dd/yy the Varnish category is eliminated and will be subjected to 

the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(7676) “Veneer”- Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs for use in the 

manufacture of wood products such as Plywood, laminated Veneer lumber, or 

other products.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(7777) “Virgin Materials”- Materials that contain no Post-Consumer Coatings or 

Secondary Industrial Materials.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(7878) “Volatile Organic Compound” (VOC)”-)- Any volatile compound containing at 

least one atom of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic 

acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, and those 

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

[Correct format for defined words, capitalize defined words]

(68) “VOC Content”- The weight of VOC per volume of coating, calculated according 

to the procedures specified in subsection (G)(1).

(69(7979) “VOC Content”- The weight of VOC per volume of Coating. 

VOC Content is VOC Regulatory, as calculateddefined in subsection (G)(1)(a)(i), 

for all coatings expect those in the Low Solids category. For coating in the Low 

Solids category, the VOC Content is VOC Actual, as calculateddefined in 

subsection (G)(1)(a)(ii). If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC 

Content is VOC Content as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, 

siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the 

curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

[Capitalize defined words, definition updated to reflect SCM. VOC Actual and 

Regulatory calculation are included in (G)(1)(a). Clarification provided pursuant 

to ACA comment #7, dated May 3, 2013.]

(8080) “Waterproofing Sealer”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated for 

application to a porous substrate for the primary purpose of preventing the 

penetration of water.
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(70 Effective mm/dd/yy the Waterproofing Sealer category is eliminated and will be 

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(8181) “Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer”- A clear or pigmented film-forming 

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

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

staining.Staining.

(71

Effective mm/dd/yy the Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer Coating 

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

1.

[Added for clarification that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) 

year from date of amendment]

(8282) “Waterproofing Membrane”- A clear or opaque Coating that is labeled and 

formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless 

waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into 

substrate. Intended for the following applications: below-grade surfaces, 

between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters, and under 

flooring materials.

(a) Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following criteria:

Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 

inch) dry film thickness; and Coating must meet or exceed the 

requirements referenced in subsection (G)(5)(zy).

(b) The Waterproofing Membrane category does not include topcoats that are 

included in the Concrete/Masonry Sealer category (e.g., parking deck 

topcoats, pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.).

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

waterproofing sealer and waterproofing concrete/masonry]

(8383) “Wood Coatings”- Coatings labeled and formulated for application to Wood 

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

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

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

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

Undercoaters. The category does not include the following: clear Sealers that are 

labeled and formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces; or Coatings 

intended for substrates other than wood. Wood Coatings must be labeled “For 

Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with subsection (D)(1)(m)(i).
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[Definition added from SCM – replaces definitions above: Lacquers, Varnishes, 

Sanding Sealers, Clear Stains, new requirements for 2010. Removed redundant 

terminology per CARB 3/6/13.]

(8484) “Wood Preservative”- A coatingCoating labeled and formulated to protect 

exposed wood from decay or insect attack, that is registered with both the U.S. 

EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 USCU.S.C.

§§136, et seq.) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

[Capitalize defined words]

(8585) “Wood Substrate”- A substrate made of wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Medium 

Density Fiberboard, rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed 

wood grain. Wood Products do not include items comprised of simulated wood.

[Additional definition from SCM]

(8686) “Zinc-Rich Primer”- A Coating that meets all of the following specifications:

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

weight of total solids; and

(b) Coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm 

bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of Coating; and

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

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

[Additional definition from SCM, new requirements for 2010]

(C) Requirements

(4) (1) VOC Content Limits 

(a) Except as provided in subsections (C)(2), (C)(3), (C)(8),) and (C)(95), no 

person shall:

(i) manufactureManufacture, blend, or repackage for saleuse within 

the district; District;

(ii) supplySupply, sell, or offer for sale for use within the 

districtDistrict; or

(iii) solicitSolicit for application or apply within the district, District,

any architectural coatingArchitectural Coating with a VOC 

contentContent in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1 or 

Table 2, after the specified effective date in Table 1 or Table 2. Limits are 

expressed as VOC Content, thinned to the Manufacture’s Maximum 

Thinning Recommendation, excluding any Colorant added to Tint Bases.
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[(C)(9) is no longer applicable, clarified “for use” and added Table 2 

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

(5) (2) Most Restrictive VOC Limit 

i. (a) If anywhere on the container of any architectural 

coatingArchitectural Coating, or any label or sticker affixed to the 

container, or in any sales, advertising, or technical literature supplied by a 

manufacturer, or anyone acting on their behalf, any representation is made 

that indicates that the coatingCoating meets the definition of, or is 

recommended for use for more than one of the coatingCoating categories 

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

limit shall apply. to the following coating categories. This provision does 

not apply to the following coatingCoating categories:

(i) Aluminum Roof Coatings

(i) Lacquer coatings (including lacquer sanding sealers).

(ii) Metallic pigmented coatings.

(iii) Shellacs.

(iv) Fire-retardant coatings.

(v) Pretreatment wash primers.

(vi) Industrial maintenance coatings.

(vii) Low-solids coatings.

(viii) Wood preservatives.

(ix) High temperature coatings.

(x) Temperature-indicator safety coatings.

(xi) Antenna coatings.

(xii) Antifouling coatings.

(xiii) Flow coatings.

(xivii) Bituminous roof primers.

(iii) High temperature coatings.

(iv) Industrial maintenance coatings.

(v) Low-solids coatings.

(vi) Metallic pigmented coatings.

(vii) Pretreatment wash primers.

(viii) Shellacs.

(ix) Specialty Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters.

(x) Wood Coatings.

(xi) Wood preservatives.

(xii) Zinc-Rich Primers.

(b) (C)(2)(a) does not applyies to the following Coating categories

manufactured prior to mm/dd/yy:

(i) Antenna Coatings

(ii) Antifouling Coatings
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(iii) Flow Coatings

(iv) Fire-Retardant Coatings

(v) Lacquer Coatings

(vi) Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings (xv

[Updated to reflect limits both before and after effective date of 

approximately one (1) year after amendment. One year after date of rule 

amendment, this list will match the specialty category coatings in the SCM.

Categories is existing rule have a one-year overlap Original language 

inadvertently deleted. Typographical error corrected to retain original language; 

(b) updated to reflect correction, pursuant to ACA comment #1, dated May 20, 

2013.]

(3) Specialty primers, sealers,Coating Categories

(a) (a) If a Coating meets a definition in Section (B) for one or more specialty 

coating categories that are listed in Table 1 or Table 2, then that Coating is not 

required to meet the VOC limits for Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat-High Gloss 

Coatings, but is required to meet the VOC limit for the applicable specialty 

Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2.

[Added for clarity from Placer Counties Rule 218]

(b) (b) For any Coating that does not meet any of the definitions for the specialty 

Coatings categories listed in Table 1 or Table 2, the VOC Content limit shall 

be determined by classifying the Coating as a Flat Coating, Nonflat Coating, 

or Nonflat - High Gloss Coating based on its gloss, as defined in subsections 

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

Nonflat, or Nonflat High Gloss VOC limit shall apply.

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

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

category for clarification]

(4) Eliminated Categories

(a) (a) Effective mm/dd/yy the Coating categories listed in Table 2 are 

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

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

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

[Added for clarity from Placer Counties Rule 218, Added for clarification 

that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) year from date of 

amendment, added reference to Section (C)(5)

(6) (5) Sell-Through of Coatings
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(a) A coating Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured 

prior to the June 18, 2003(date of rule amendment) effective date 

specified for that coating in Table 1 may be sold, supplied, or offered for 

sale for up to three (3) years after the June 18, 2003(date of rule 

amendment).

(b) So long as the Coating complied with the standards in effect at the 

time the Coating was manufactured. A coatingCoating listed in Table 1 or 

Table 2 and manufactured before the June 18, 2003 effectivemm/dd/yy 

effective date specified for that coating in Table 1 may be applied at any 

time, both before and after June 18, 2003mm/dd/yy, so long as the 

coatingCoating complied with the standards in effect at the time the 

coatingCoating was manufactured. This subsection does not apply to any 

coatingCoating that does not display the date or date-code required by 

subsection (D)(1)(a).

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

comply with the specified limit in Table 1:

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

the end of the compliance period specified in the approved 

Averaging Program; and 

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

the compliance period specified in the approved Averaging 

Program.

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

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

subject to architectural coatings averaging provisions in 

California" or a substitute symbol specified by the Executive 

Officer of the California Air Resources Board.

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

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

changed to reflect current SCM, capitalize defined words]

(7) (6) Painting Practices

i. (a) All architectural coatingArchitectural Coating containers 

used to apply the contents therein to a surface directly from the container 

by pouring, siphoning, brushing, rolling, padding, ragging or other means, 

shall be closed when not in use. These architectural coatingArchitectural 

Coating containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, 

pails, trays or other application containers. [Capitalize defined words]
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ii. (b) Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and 

cleanup shall also be closed when not in use.

(8) (7) Thinning

(a) No person who applies or solicitsSolicits the application of 

any architectural coatingArchitectural Coating shall apply a 

coatingCoating that is thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit 

specified in Table 1 or Table 2. [Capitalize defined words add applicable 

reference to Table 2]

(9) (8) Rust Preventative Coatings

(a) Effective until mm/dd/yy, a person shall only apply or 

solicitSolicit the application of a rust preventative coatingCoating for nonindustrial uses, unless the rust preventative coatingCoating complies with 

the industrial maintenance coatingCoating VOC limit specified in Table 1.

(10) Coatings Not Listed in Table 1 [incorporated in to §(C)(2)

(9) Early Compliance Provision

(a) ForPrior to mm/dd/yy, any coating that does not meet any of the 

definitions for the specialty coatings categoriesmeets a definition in 

Section (B) for a coating category listed in Table 1, and complies with the

applicable VOC content limit in Table 1 and with Sections (C)(2)(a) and 

(D) shall be considered in compliance with this rule.determined by 

classifying the coating as a flat coating or a nonflat coating, based on its 

gloss, as defined in subsections (B)(25), (B)(38), and (B)(39) and the 

corresponding flat or nonflat VOC limit shall apply.

(8) Lacquers

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (C)(1), a person or facility 

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

blushing of the finish during days with relative humidity greater than 

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

application, provided that prior to the addition of VOC:

(i) the coating contains acetone; and 

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

exempt compounds.
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(9) Averaging Compliance Option 

(a) On or after March 18, 2003,considered in lieu of compliance with the 

specified limits in Table 1 for floor coatings; industrial maintenance 

coatings; primers, sealers, and undercoaters; quick-dry primers, sealers, 

and undercoaters; quick-dry enamels; roof coatings; bituminous roof 

coatings; rust preventative coatings; stains; waterproofing sealers, as well 

as flats and non-flats (excluding recycled coatings), manufacturers may 

average designated coatings such that their actual cumulative emissions 

from the averaged coatings are less than or equal to the cumulative 

emissions that would have been allowed under those limits over a 

compliance period not to exceed one yearthis rule.

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

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

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

period.

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

2005, after which averaging will no longer be allowed.

 [Averaging option expired on 1-1-08; removed]

(D) Container Labeling Requirements

(1) Each manufacturer of any architectural coatingArchitectural Coating subject to 

this rule shall display the following information on the coatingCoating container 

(or label) in which the coatingCoating is sold or distributed.

(a) Date Code 

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

representing the date the Coating was manufactured, shall be 

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

(ii) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any coatingCoating, the 

manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with CARB.

(b) Thinning Recommendations

(i) A statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding 

thinning of the coatingCoating shall be indicated on the label or lid 

of the container. 

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

coatingsArchitectural Coatings with water. 
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(iii) If thinning of the coatingCoating prior to use is not necessary, the 

recommendation must specify that the coatingCoating is to be 

applied without thinning.

[Language added for clarity, capitalize defined words]

(c) VOC Content

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

display either the maximumone of the following values in grams of VOC 

per liter of coating: 

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

formulations; or the 

(ii) VOC Content as determined from actual VOC content of the 

coatingformulation data; or

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

Section (G)(2).[Removed subsection for clarification, pursuant to 

ACA comment #9 dated May 3, 2013. Section (G) includes all test 

methods.]

(iv) If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the container 

must display the VOC content, as supplied.

(v) If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the container must 

display the VOC content, including the maximum amount of 

thinning assolvent recommended by the manufacturer. 

(vi) (ii) Effective mm/dd/yy, if the coating is a multi-component 

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

catalyzed.

(vii) Effective mm/dd/yy, if the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or 

other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the 

curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted 

during curing.

[Added language and clarification from SCM and Bay Area Air 

Quality Management District, capitalize defined words]

(d) Faux Finishing Coatings

(i) Effective mm/dd/yy the labels of all clear topcoat Faux Finishing 

Coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can 

only be displayed in grams of VOC per liter of coating. sold or 

used as part of a Faux Finishing Coating system”.

(iii) VOC content displayed shall be calculated using product formulation data, 

or shall be determined using the test methods in subsection (F)(2). The 

equations in subsection (F)(1) shall be used to calculate VOC content.

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

approximately one year from date of adoption]
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(d

(e) Industrial Maintenance Coatings

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

(D)(1)(b), and (D)(1)(c), each manufacturer of any industrial 

maintenance coating(i) The labels of all Industrial 

Maintenance Coating subject to this rule shall display on the label 

or lid of the container in which the coatingCoating is sold or 

distributed one or more of the descriptions listed in subsections (a)-

() - (c) below.:

a. “For industrial use only”.

b. “For professional use only”.

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

residentialResidential use”.[Changed wording to be consistent with 

other labeling requirements, copied from SCM, capitalize defined 

words. Reference to residential use removed pursuant to CARB 

comment 3/6/13. Original rule language retained pursuant to ACA 

Council comment letter 05/20/2013 #3. CARB comment to 

MDAQMD on 07/25/2011 also recommended that the wording not 

be stricken. This language is retained in the MDAQMD Rule 1113

as amended 04/23/2012, SJVUAPCD Rule 4601 as amended 

12/17/2009.]

1. (f) Clear Brushing Lacquers 

(i) Effective June 18, 2003, theThe labels of all clear brushing 

lacquersClear Brushing Lacquers shall prominently display the 

statements “For brush application only,” and “This product must 

not be thinned or sprayed”.

(fCategory is eliminated as of mm/dd/yy.

[Category is eliminated per SCM, Added for clarification 

that category will be eliminated approximately one (1) year from 

date of amendment,]

(g) Rust Preventative Coatings 

(i) Effective June 18, 2003, theThe labels of all rust 

preventative coatingsRust Preventative Coatings shall prominently 

display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only”.

[Capitalize defined words]
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(gh) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters

(i) Effective June 18, 2003, theEffective until mm/dd/yy, Tthe labels 

of all specialty primers, sealersSpecialty Primers, Sealers, and 

undercoatersUndercoaters shall prominently display one or more 

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

Effective on or after mm/dd/yy, the labels of all Specialty Primers, 

Sealers and Undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of 

the descriptions listed in subsection (a)-(c). On or after mm/dd/yy, 

subsections (d)-(e) will no longer be effective.

a. For blocking stains.

ba. For fire-damaged substrates.

cb. For smoke-damaged substrates.

dc. For water-damaged substrates.

ed. For excessively chalky substrates.

e. For blocking stains

[Copied from SCM. Additional language was added pursuant to ACA 

comment #10 dated May 3, 2013.]

(h

(ii) Until mm/dd/yy, the Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater

category includes coatings formulated to seal excessively chalky 

surfaces. An excessively chalky surface is one that is defined as 

having a chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM 

Designation D 4214-0798. Until mm/dd/yy, the labels of Specialty 

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters may display “For excessively 

chalky substrates” instead of, or in conjunction with, one or more 

of the descriptions listed in Section (D)(1)(h)(i) above. [ASTM 

reference updated pursuant to ACA comment #10 dated May 3,

2013.]

(i) Reactive Penetrating Sealers

(i) (i) Effective mm/dd/yy, the labels of all Reactive Penetrating 

Sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive 

Penetrating Sealer”.

[Copied from SCM, labeling requirement will be effective approximately 

one (1) year from date of amendment to allow industry compliance]

(j) Stone Consolidants

(i) (i) Effective mm/dd/yy the labels of all Stone Consolidants 

shall prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidant – For 

Professional Use Only”
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[Coped from SCM, labeling requirement will be effective approximately 

one (1) year from date of amendment to allow industry compliance]

(k) Quick Dry Enamels

(i) Effective June 18, 2003, theThe labels of all quick dry enamels 

shall prominently display the words “Quick Dry” and the dry hard 

time.

(i

(ii) Category is eliminated as of mm/dd/yy.

[Category eliminated per SCM, Added for clarification that 

category will be eliminated approximately one (1) year from date of 

amendment,]

(l) Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings

(i) Effective June 18, 2003, theThe labels of all nonflat - high gloss 

coatingsNonflat - High Gloss Coatings shall prominently display the 

words “High Gloss”.

[Capitalize defined words]

(m) Wood Coatings

(i) Effective mm/dd/yy, the labels of all Wood Coatings shall 

prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.

[Copied from SCM, labeling requirement will be effective approximately 

one (1) year from date of amendment to allow industry compliance]

(n) Zinc Rich Primers

(i) Effective mm/dd/yy, the labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall 

prominently display the statement display one or more of the 

descriptions listed in subsections (a) - (c) below.

a. “For professional use only”.

b. “For industrial use only”.

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

residential use”.
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[Copied from SCM and San Joaquin Valley Unified Air 

Pollution Control District Rule 4601, labeling requirement will be 

effective approximately one (1) year from date of amendment to 

allow industry compliance]

(E) Reporting Requirements

(1) Clear Brushing Lacquers 

Each (1) Sales Data

(a) A responsible official from each manufacturer of clear brushing lacquers 

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

request of the year 2004, submit an annual report to Executive Officer of 

the CARB. , or his or her delegate, provide data concerning the 

distribution and sales of Architectural Coatings. The reportresponsible 

official shall specify the number of gallonswithin 180 days of written 

request, provide information, including, but not limited to: [additional 

language added pursuant to ACA comment #11 dated May 3, 2013.]

(11) (i) The name and mailing address of clear brushing 

lacquers sold in the State during the preceding calendar 

year, and shall describe the method used by the 

manufacturer to calculate State sales.; 

(2) Rust Preventive Coatings

(a) Each manufacturer of rust preventative coatings shall, on or before April 1 

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

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

preventative coatings sold in the State during the preceding calendar year, 

and shall describe the method used by the manufacturer to calculate State 

sales.

(3) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 

(a) Each manufacturer of specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters shall, on 

or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning in the year 2004, submit 

an annual report to CARB. The report shall specify the number of gallons 

of specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters sold in the State during the 

preceding calendar year, and shall describe the method used by the 

manufacturer to calculate State sales.
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(4) Toxic Exempt Compounds 

(a) For each architectural coating that contains perchloroethylene or 

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

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

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

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

legible usage instructions;

(ii) the product category listed in Table 1 to which the coating belongs;

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

gallon;

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

perchloroethylene and methylene chloride in the coating.

(5) Recycled Coatings

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

certifying their status as a Recycled Paint Manufacturer. The 

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

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

include, for all recycled coatings, the total number of gallons distributed in 

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

the manufacturer to calculate State distribution.

(6) Bituminous Coatings

(a) Each manufacturer of bituminous roof coatings or bituminous roof primers 

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

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

number of gallons of bituminous roof coatings or bituminous roof primers 

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

method used by the manufacturer to calculate State sales.

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

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

applicable Coating category; 

(iv) Whether the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or 

both; 

(v) The number of gallons sold in California in containers greater than 

one (1) liter (1.057 quart) and equal to or less than one (1) liter 

(1.057 quart); 

(vi) The VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content in grams 

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

and VOC Regulatory content after maximum recommended

thinning. If containers less than one (1) liter have a different VOC 
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Content than containers greater than one (1) liter, list separately. If 

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

Content as mixed or catalyzed; 

(vii) The names and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers of the 

VOC constituents in the product; 

(viii) The names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product 

specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in 

subsection (B)(778);

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

100 percent solids; 

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

(xi) Whether the Coating is a single-component or multi-component 

product;

(xii) The density of the product in pounds per gallon; 

(xiii) The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and 

any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the 

VOC definition, as referenced in subsection (B)(778); and

(xiv) The percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the 

product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as 

referenced in subsection (B)(778).

(b) All sales data listed in subsections (E)(1)(a)(i) through (E)(1)(a)(xiv) shall 

be maintained by the responsible official for a minimum of three (3) years. 

Sales data submitted by the responsible official to the Executive Officer of 

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

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

Code of Regulations Sections 91000-91022.

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

determining VOC content of a coating and compliance with emission 

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

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

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

Policy]]

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

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

(F) Administrative Requirements

(1) District Rule 442 Applicability

(a) (a) Any coating, coatingCoating, Coating operation, or facility which is 

exempt from all or a portion of the VOC limits of this rule shall comply with 

the provisions of District Rule 442.

[Capitalize defined words
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(2) Severability

(a) (a) Each provision of this rule shall be deemed severable, and in the event that 

any provision of this rule is held to be invalid, the remainder of this rule shall 

continue in full force and effect.

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

Rule 218]

(G) Compliance Provisions and Test Methods

(1) Calculation of VOC Content

a. (a) For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC 

contentContent limits in Table 1 and Table 2, the VOC contentContent of a 

coatingCoating shall be determined by using the procedures described in 

subsection (i) or (ii) below, as appropriate. If the manufacture does not 

recommend thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated for the product 

as supplied. The VOC contentContent of a tint baseTint Base shall be 

determined without colorantColorant that is added after the tint baseTint

Base is manufactured. Effective iIf the coating is a multi-component 

product, the VOC Content must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. 

Effective , iIf the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients 

that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC 

Content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

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

reference to Table 2, approximately one (1) year for industry compliance. 

Effective date removed because the effective date is on the table of 

standards, pursuant to CARB comment 3/6/13.]

(i) VOC Regulatory [Heading added for clarification, pursuant to 

ACA comment #7 & #12, dated May 3, 2013.]

With the exception of Llow Ssolids Ccoatings, determine the VOC 

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

manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding the volume 

of any water and Eexempt Ccompounds. Determine the VOC 

Ccontent using equation 1 as follows:

Equation 1-VOC Regulatory is the weight of VOC per volume of coating, 

less the volume of water and exempt compounds. [See CARB 

comment 3/6/13.]:

VOC ContentRegulatory = (Ws−Ww−Wec)

(Vm−Vw−Vec) (1)
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Where:

VOC ContentRegulatory = grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of Eexempt Ccompounds, in 

grams

Vm = volume of Ccoating, in liters

Vw = volume of water, in liters

Vec = volume of Eexempt Ccompounds, in 

liters

(ii) VOC Actual [Heading added for clarification, pursuant to ACA 

comment #7 & #12, dated May 3, 2013.]

For Llow Ssolids Ccoatings, determine the VOC Ccontent in units 

of grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating thinned to the 

manufacturer's maximum recommendation, including the volume 

of any water and Eexempt Ccompounds. Determine the VOC 

Ccontent using equation 2 as follows: 

Equation 2:-VOC Actual is the weight of VOC per volume of coating.

[See CARB comment 3/6/13.]

VOC ContentActualls = (Ws−Ww−Wec)

(Vm) (2)

Where:

VOC ContentActualls = The VOC Ccontent of low solids coating in 

grams of VOC per liter of Ccoating

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of Eexempt Ccompounds, in grams

Vm = Volume of Ccoating, in liters

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

table format]

(2) VOC Content of Coatings
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(a) To determine the physical properties of a coatingCoating in order to 

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

VOC contentContent is USEPA Method 24, incorporated by reference in 

subsection (G)(5)(kyx), except as provided in subsections (G)(3) and 

(G)(4).

(b) An alternative method to determine the VOC contentContent of 

coatingsCoatings is SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality Management 

District Method 304-91 (Revised February 1996), incorporated by 

reference in subsection (G)(5)(lba).

(c) The exempt compoundsExempt Compounds content shall be determined 

by SCAQMDSouth Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-

91 (Revised August 1996), Bay Area Air Quality Management District 

Method 41, or Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43, 

incorporated by reference in subsectionsubsections (G)(5)(jbm), 

(G)(5)(dc), and (G)(5)(ed). [(G)(5)(n) reference changed to (G)(5)(e)

pursuant to CARB comment.]

(d) To determine the VOC contentContent of a coatingCoating, the 

manufacturer may use U.S. EPAUSEPA Method 24, or an alternative 

method as provided in subsection (G)(3), formulation data, or any other 

reasonable means for predicting that the coatingCoating has been 

formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance checks, record keeping).

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

aUSEPA Method 24 test and any other means for determining 

VOC contentContent, the USEPA Method 24 test results will 

govern, except when an alternative method is approved as 

specified in subsection (G)(3). The APCO may require the 

manufacturer to conduct a USEPA Method 24 analysis.

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

(3) Alternative Test Methods

(a) Other test methods demonstrated to provide results that are acceptable for 

purposes of determining compliance with subsection (G)(2), after review 

and approved in writing by the District, CARB, and USEPA, may also be 

used.
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(4) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings 

(a) Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent coatingsCoatings used as traffic 

marking coatingsTraffic Marking Coatings shall be conducted according 

to a modification of U.S. EPAUSEPA Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, 

Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)(mlk).

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

coatingsCoatings used for other purposes than as traffic marking 

coatingsTraffic Marking Coatings or for other classes of multicomponent 

coatingsCoatings.

[Capitalize defined words]

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

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

(a) Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a fire-retardant coating 

shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84-99, “Standard (aTest Method for Surface 

Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.

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

shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 119-98, “Standard Test Methods for Fire 

Tests of Building Construction Materials”.

)

(c) Gloss Determination: The gloss of a coating shall be determined by 

ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999), “Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss”.

(d) Metal Content of Coatings: The metallic content of a coating shall be 

determined by SCAQMD Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental 

Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for 

Enforcement Samples.

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

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

determined by ASTM Designation D 1613-096, “Standard Test Method for 

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

Lacquer, and Related Products”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B). ASTM designation corrected 

pursuant to CARB comment 3/6/13.)]

(f) Drying Times(b) Alternative VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC 

Content of Coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or 

South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 304-91 (Revised 
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1996), “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various 

Materials,” South Coast Air Quality Management District Laboratory 

Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

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

(set-to-touch, dry-hard, dry-to-touch,c) Aluminum Roof Coatings: The 

metallic content of the Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air 

Quality Management District Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight 

Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction”.

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

(d) Exempt Compounds--Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The Exempt 

Compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt 

compound for compliance with Section (G) by Bay Area Air Quality 

Management District Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic 

Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing 

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 12/20/95.

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

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

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

Exempt Compounds for compliance with Section (G) by Bay Area Air 

Quality Management District Method 43, “Determination of Volatile 

Methylsiloxanes in Solvent-Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials,” 

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures, 

Volume III, adopted 11/6/96.

[Capitalize defined words, BAAQMD no longer 

included in definitions]

(dry-to-recoat timesf) Faux Finishing Coating: The metallic content of the 

Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management 

District Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental 

Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction”.

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

(g) Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a fire-retardant Coating 

shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84-07, “Standard Test 

Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.

[Updated to test method referenced in SCM]

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

Coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 119-07, “Standard 

Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials”.
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[Updated to test method referenced in SCM]

(coating(i) Gloss Determination: The gloss of a Coating shall be determined 

by ASTM Designation D 1640-95, “Standard Test Methods for Drying, 

Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature”. 

The tack-free time of a quick-dry enamel coating shall be determined by 

the Mechanical Test Method of ASTM Designation D 1640-95.523-89 

(1999), “Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss”

(j) Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specialty Coatings: ASTM D7088-04, 

“Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings 

Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry.

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

(k) Metal Content of CoatingsMetallic Pigmented Coating: The metallic 

content of a Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality 

Management District Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent 

Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction,” South Coast Air 

Quality Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for 

Enforcement Samples.

[Capitalize defined words.Category name changed for consistency with 

definitions pursuant to CARB 3/6/13.]

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

methacrylate multicomponent Coatings used as Traffic Marking Coatings 

shall be analyzed by the procedures in 40 CFR part 59, subpart D, 

appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate 

Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings” (September 

11, 1998).

[Capitalize defined words]

(m) Mold and Mildew Growth for Basement Specialty Coatings: ASTM 

D3273-00, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on 

the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber” and 

ASTM D3274-95, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of 

Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) 

Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation”.

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

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

EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by South Coast Air Quality 

Management District Method 303-91 (Revised 19963), “Determination of 

Exempt Compounds,” South Coast Air Quality Management District

Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

[Correct revision year]
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((go) Pre-Treatment Wash Primer: ASTM D1613-06, “Standard Test Method 

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

Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

 [Added to support definition in Section (B)]

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

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

the Protection of Bridge Structures”.

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

(q) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Repellency: ASTM C67-07, “Standard 

Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile”; 

or ASTM C97-02, “Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk 

Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone”; or ASTM C140-06, “Standard Test 

Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related 

Units”.

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

(r) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: ASTM 

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

Materials”.

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

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

Use of Stone Consolidants”.

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

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

ASTM Designation D 4214-0798, “Standard Test Methods for Evaluating 

the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films”. [ASTM reference 

updated pursuant to ACA comment #13 dated May 3, 2013.]

(u) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060-07, 

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by 

the Taber Abraser”.

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

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

exempt compounds for compliance with section 6 by BAAQMD Method 

43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent-Based 

Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials,” BAAQMD(u) Tub and Tile 

Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060-07, “Standard Test 

Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber 

Abraser”.

 [Added to support definition added in Section (B)]
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(v) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard 

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled 

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

Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test” (see Section (B), Tub and Tile 

Refinish Coating.

(w) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness: ASTM D 3363-05, “Standard 

Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test”.

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

(x) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Water Resistance: ASTM D 4585-99, 

“Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using 

Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D714-02e1, “Standard Test Method 

for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints”. 

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

(y Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 11/6/96.

(i) Exempt Compounds--Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The exempt compound 

parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt compound for compliance with 

section 6 by BAAQMD Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent 

Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” BAAQMD

Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 12/20/95.

(j) Other Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S. EPA Method 

24 shall be analyzed by SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1996), “Determination of Exempt 

Compounds,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

(k(y) VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC contentContent of a coatingCoating

shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 as it exists in appendix A of 

40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 60, “Determination of Volatile 

Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids, and Weight 

Solids of Surface Coatings”.

[Capitalize defined words]

(l) Alternative VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC content of coatings may 

be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or SCAQMD Method 304-91 

(Revised 1996), “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 

in Various Materials,” SCAQMD(z) Waterproofing Membrane: ASTM 

C836-06, “Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold LiquidApplied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate 

Wearing Course”.

[Added to support definition added in Section (B)]
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[Test Methods added from SCM – test methods not in SCM deleted, capitalize 

defined words, test methods alphabetized,]

[SIP: See SIP Table at 

http://www.avaqmd.ca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=921 ]

Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

(m) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings: The VOC content of methacrylate 

multicomponent coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be 

analyzed by the procedures in 40 CFR part 59, subpart D, appendix A, 

“Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate 

Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings” (September 

11, 1998).

[SIP: Submitted as amended 03/18/03 on _________; Submitted as amended 08/09/96 on 

11/26/96; Submitted as amended 03/08/96 on 7/23/96; Submitted as amended 12/07/90 on 

5/13/91; Submitted as amended 11/02/90 on 4/5/91; Submitted as amended 02/06/87 on 3/23/88; 

Disapproved prior rule submitted 7/1/84 retained 2/2/89, 54 FR 5236, 40 CFR 

52.220(c)(155)(iv)(A) and 40 CFR 52.229(b)(2)(iii); Approved 10/3/84 49 FR 39057, 40 CFR 

52.220(c)(148)(vi)(B); Approved 9/28/81 46 FR 47451, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(96)(i)(A); Approved 

______, ______, 40 CFR 52.220(c)(92)(vi)(A); Approved ______, ______, 40 CFR 

52.220(c)(45)(ii)(A)]

TTable 1

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

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

maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, exempt compoundsExempt 

Compounds, or colorantColorant added to tint bases. “Manufacturer’s maximum 

recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the 
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label or lid of the coatingCoating container. [Capitalize defined words. Updated prior table to 

retain historical changes.]

Coating Category Effective 

March 18, 

2003

Effective

June 18, 2003

Effective 

January 1, 

2004

Flat Coatings 250 100

Nonflat Coatings 250 150

Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings 250

Specialty Coatings

Antenna Coatings 530

Antifouling Coatings 400

Bituminous Roof Coatings 420 300

Bituminous Roof Primers 420 350

Bond Breakers 350

Clear Wood Coatings

 Clear Brushing Lacquers

 Lacquers (including lacque sanding 

sealers)

 Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer 

sanding sealers)

 Varnishes

680

550

350

350

Concrete Curing Compounds 350

Dry Fog Coatings 400

Faux Finishing Coatings 350

Fire Resistive Coatings 350

Fire-Retardant Coatings:

 Clear

 Opaque

650

350

Floor Coatings 400 250

Flow Coatings 420

Form-Release Compounds 250

Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500

High Temperature Coatings 420

Industrial Maintenance Coatings 420c 250

Low Solids Coatingsd 120

Magnesite Cement Coatings 450

Mastic Texture Coatings 300

Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500

Multi-Color Coatings 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 780 420

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200

Quick-Dry Enamels 400 250

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and 350 200
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Coating Category Effective 

March 18, 

2003

Effective

June 18, 2003

Effective 

January 1, 

2004

Undercoaters

Recycled Coatings 250

Roof Coatings 300 250

Rust Preventative Coatings 400

Shellacs:

 Clear

 Opaque

730

550

Specialty Primers, Sealers, and 

Undercoaters

350

Stains 350 250

Swimming Pool Coatings 340

Swimming Pool Repair and 

Maintenance Coatings 650 340

Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings 550

Traffic Marking Coatings 150

Waterproofing Sealers 400 250

Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry 

Sealers

400

Wood Preservatives 350

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

b. General Primer, Sealers & Undercoaters

c. Formerly “Industrial Maintenance Primers and topcoats”.

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

exempt compounds.
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Coating Category Effective 

03/18/2003

Effective 

06/18/2003

Effective, 

01/01/2004

Effective 

6/18/2014

Primary Coatings

Flat Coatings 250 100 50

Nonflat Coatings 250 150 100

Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings 250 150

Specialty Coatings

Aluminum Roof Coatings 400

Basement Specialty Coatings 400

Bituminous Roof Coatings 420 300 50

Bituminous Roof Primers 420 350

Bond Breakers 350

Concrete Curing Compounds 350

Concrete/Masonary Sealers 100

Driveway Sealers 50

Dry Fog Coatings 400 150

Faux Finishing Coatings 350

Fire Resistive Coatings 350

Floor Coatings 400 250 100

Form-Release Compounds 250

Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500

High Temperature Coatings 420

Industrial Maintenance Coatings 420 250

Low Solids Coatings 120a

Magnesite Cement Coatings 450

Mastic Texture Coatings 300 100

Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500

Multi-Color Coatings 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 780 420

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200 100

Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350

Recycled Coatings 250

Roof Coatings 300 250 50

Rust Preventative Coatings 400 250

Shellacs:

 Clear 730

 Opaque 550

Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 100

Stains 350 250

Stone Consolidants 450

Swimming Pool Coatings 340

Traffic Marking Coatings 150 100

Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420

Waterproofing Membranes 250

Wood Coatings 275

Wood Preservatives 350

Zinc-Rich Primers 340

a: Limit is expressed as VOC Actual
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Table 2

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Effective mm/dd/yy the coating categories in Table 2 are eliminated and will be subject to the 

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

and (C)(5).

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

maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, Exempt Compounds, or 

Colorant added to tint bases. “Manufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means the maximum 

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

Coating Category

Effective 

03/18/2003

Antenna Coatings 530

Antifouling Coatings 400

Clear Wood Coatings

 Clear Brushing Lacquers 680

 Lacquers (including lacquer sanding 

sealers) 550

 Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer 

sanding sealers) 350

 Varnishes 350

Fire-Retardant Coatings:

 Clear 650

 Opaque 350

Flow Coatings 420

Quick-Dry Enamels 250

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and 

Undercoaters 200

Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance 

Coatings 340

Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings 550

Waterproofing Sealers 250

Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers 400
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APPENDIX A:

AVERAGING PROVISION

Averaging Provision

(I) The manufacturer shall demonstrate that actual emissions from the coatings being 

averaged are less than or equal to the allowable emissions, for the specified compliance 

period using the following equation:

∑ ≤

n

i =1

GiMi ∑

n

i =1

GiViLi

Where:

∑ = n

i =1

GiMi Actual Emissions

∑ = n

i =1

GiViLi AllowableEmissions

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

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

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

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

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

For Non-ZeroVOC Coatings:

For Zero VOC Coatings:

Vi = Percent Solids by Volume

Li = Regulatory VOC Content Limit for Product (i), in pounds per 

gallon (as listed in table 1)

Vm

Vm Vw Vec Vi − − =

Coating VOC ( also known as VOC Regulatory )

Material VOC ( also known as VOC Actual) Vi =

Vm

Ws Ww Wec Mi − − =

Vm - Vw - Vec

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

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

in Table 1. The manufacturer shall not include any quantity of coatings that it 

knows or should have known will not be used in the State, if statewide coatings 

data are used. If district-specific coatings data are used, the manufacturer shall 

not include any quantity of coatings that it knows or should have known will not 

be used in the district.

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

shall not include in an Averaging Program any coating with a VOC 

content in excess of the following maximum VOC contents, for the 

applicable categories. 

Averaging Category VOC Limit (Li)1

grams/liter

Maximum

VOC Content

grams/liter

Flat 100 250

Nonflat 150 250

Floor 250 400

Industrial Maintenance 250 420

Primer, Sealer, 

Undercoater

200 350

Quick Dry Primer, Sealer, 

Undercoater 200 450

Quick Dry Enamel 250 400

Roof 250 250

Bituminous Roof 300 300

Rust Preventative 400 400

Stains 250 350

Waterproofing sealers 250 400

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

in subsection (I).

(II) AVERAGING PROGRAM (PROGRAM)

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

an Averaging Program to CARB. Averaging may not be implemented until the Program 

is approved in writing by CARB.

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

disapprove the Program. The Program applicant and CARB may agree to an extension of 

time for CARB to take action on the Program.
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(III) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

as to whether the manufacturer may comply with the averaging requirements over the 

specified compliance period in an enforceable manner. Such information shall include, 

but is not limited to, the following:

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

manufacturer who is submitting the Program.

(B) An identification of each coating that has been selected by the manufacturer for 

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

VOC content specified in units of both VOC actual and VOC regulatory, and the 

designation of the coating category.

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

exceed the allowable emissions for a single compliance period that the Program 

will be in effect. In addition, the demonstration shall include VOC content 

information for each coating that is below the compliance limit in Table 1. The 

demonstration shall use the equation specified in subsection A.1 of this Appendix 

for projecting the actual emissions and allowable emissions during each 

compliance period. The demonstration shall also include all VOC content levels 

and projected volume sold within the State for each coating listed in the Program 

during each compliance period. The requested data can be summarized in a 

matrix form.

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

length of the compliance period shall not be more than one year or less than six 

months.

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

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

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

emissions for the Program and subsequent reporting, and a detailed explanation as 

to how those records will be used by the manufacturer to verify compliance with 

the averaging requirements.

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

information submitted is true and correct, and that records will be made available 

to CARB upon request.
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(IV) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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

report listing all coatings subject to averaging during the first half of the 

compliance period, detailed analysis of the actual and allowable emissions at the 

end of the mid-term, and an explanation as to how the manufacturer intends to 

achieve compliance by the end of the compliance period. The report shall be 

signed by the responsible party for the manufacturer, attesting that all information 

submitted is true and correct. The mid-term report shall be submitted within 45 

days after the midway date of the compliance period. A manufacturer may 

request, in writing, an extension of up to 15 days for submittal of the mid-term 

report.

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

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

listing all coatings subject to averaging during the compliance period, providing a 

detailed demonstration of the balance between the actual and allowable emissions 

for the compliance period, any identification and description of specific records 

used by the manufacturer to verify compliance with the averaging requirement, 

and any other information requested by CARB to determine whether the 

manufacturer complied with the averaging requirements over the specified 

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

manufacturer, attesting that all information submitted is true and correct, and that 

records will be made available to CARB upon request. A manufacturer may 

request, in writing, an extension of up to 30 days for submittal of the final report.

(V) RENEWAL OF A PROGRAM

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

may request a renewal of the Program by submitting a renewal request that shall include 

an updated Program, meeting all applicable Program requirements. The renewal request 

will be considered conditionally approved until CARB makes a final decision to deny or 

approve the renewal request based on a determination of whether the manufacturer is 

likely to comply with the averaging requirements. CARB shall base such determination 

on all available information, including but not limited to, the mid-term and the final 

reports of the preceding compliance period. The Executive Officer shall make a decision 

to deny or approve a renewal request no later than 45 days from the date of the final 

report submittal, unless the manufacturer and CARB agree to an extension of time for 

CARB to take action on the renewal request.
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(VI) MODIFICATION OF A PROGRAM

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

the compliance period. CARB shall take action to approve or disapprove the 

modification request no longer than 45 days from the date of its submittal. No 

modification of the compliance period shall be allowed. A Program need not be modified 

to specify additional coatings to be averaged that are below the applicable VOC limits.

(VII) TERMINATION OF A PROGRAM

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

notification to CARB. The filing date shall be considered the effective date of the 

termination, and all other provisions of this rule including the VOC limits shall 

immediately thereafter apply. The manufacturer shall also submit a final report 

60 days after the termination date. Any exceedance of the actual emissions over 

the allowable emissions over the period that the Program was in effect shall 

constitute a separate violation for each day of the entire compliance period.

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

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

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

allowable emissions.

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

consistently failed to take the necessary steps to correct those violations.

(VIII) CHANGE IN VOC LIMITS

If the VOC limits of a coating listed in the Program are amended such that its effective 

date is less than one year from the date of adoption, the affected manufacturer may base 

its averaging on the prior limits of that coating until the end of the compliance period 

immediately following the date of adoption.

(IX) LABELING

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

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

subject to architectural coatings averaging provisions in California.” A symbol specified 

by CARB may be used as a substitute.
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(X) VIOLATIONS

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

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

requirements of the Averaging Provision of this rule, which the violator can demonstrate, 

to CARB, did not cause or allow the emission of an air contaminant and was not the 

result of negligent or knowing activity may be considered a minor violation.

(XI) SUNSET OF AVERAGING PROVISION

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

2005, after which averaging will no longer be allowed.

[Averaging Program no longer active]