Placer County APCD 218 - 1 Rules and Regulations

RULE 218 ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Adopted 6-19-79

(Amended 2-01-83, 5-20-85, 4-01-86, 2-09-95, 8-14-97, 12-13-01, 10-14-10)

CONTENTS

100 GENERAL

101 PURPOSE

102 APPLICABILITY

103 SEVERABILITY

104 EXEMPTIONS

200 DEFINITIONS

201 ADHESIVE

202 AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT

203 ALUMINUM ROOF COATING

204 ANTENNA COATING

204205 ANTIFOULING COATING

205206 APPURTENANCES

206207 ARCHITECTURAL COATINGSCOATING

207208 BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING

209 BITUMENS

208210 BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING

209211 BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER

210212 BOND BREAKERSBREAKER

211213 CLEAR BRUSHING LACQUERS

212214 CLEAR WOOD COATINGS

213215 COATING

214216 COLORANT

215217 CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND

216218 CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER

219 DRIVEWAY SEALER

220 DRY FOG COATING

217221 EXEMPT COMPOUND

218222 FAUX FINISHING COATING

219223 FIRE-RESISTIVE COATING

220224 FIRE-RETARDANT COATING

221225 FLAT COATING

222226 FLOOR COATING

223227 FLOW COATING

224228 FORM-RELEASE COMPOUND

225229 GRAPHIC ARTS COATING OR SIGN PAINT

226230 HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATING

227231 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING

228232 LACQUER

229233 LOW-SOLIDS COATING

230234 MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING

231235 MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION

236 MASTIC TEXTURE COATING

232237 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD

238 METALLIC PIGMENTED COATING

233239 MULTI-COLOR COATING

234240 NONFLAT COATING

235241 NONFLAT - HIGH GLOSS COATING

236 NONINDUSTRIAL USE
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237242 PARTICLE BOARD

243 PEARLESCENT

244 PLYWOOD

245 POST-CONSUMER COATING

238246 PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER

239247 PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER

240248 QUICK- DRY ENAMEL

241249 QUICK- DRY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER

242250 REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER

251 RECYCLED COATING

243 RESIDENCIAL

244252 RESIDENTIAL

253 ROOF COATING

245254 RUST PREVENTIVE COATING

246255 SANDING SEALER

247256 SEALER

248257 SECONDARY COATING (REWORK)INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

249258 SEMITRANSPARENT COATING

259 SHELLAC

250260 SHOP APPLICATION

251261 SOLICIT

252262 SPECIALTY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER

253263 STAIN

254264 STONE CONSOLIDANT

265 SWIMMING POOL COATING

255266 SWIMMING POOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COATING

256267 TEMPERATURE-INDICATOR SAFETY COATING

257268 TINT BASE

258269 TRAFFIC MARKING COATING

259270 TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING

271 UNDERCOATER

260272 VARNISH

261273 VENEER

274 VIRGIN MATERIALS

275 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC)

262276 VOC ACTUAL CONTENT

263277 VOC CONTENT

278 VOC REGULATORY CONTENT

279 WATERPROOFING CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER

264280 WATERPROOFING CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALERMEMBRANE

265281 WATERPROOFING SEALER

282 WOOD COATING

283 WOOD PRESERVATIVE

284 WOOD SUBSTRATE

285 ZINC-RICH PRIMER

300 STANDARDS

301 VOC CONTENT LIMITS

302 MOST RESTRICTIVE VOC LIMITS

303 SELL-THROUGH OF COATINGS

304 PAINTING PRACTICES

305 THINNING

306 RUST PREVENTIVE COATINGS

307 COATINGS NOT LISTED IN SECTION 301

308 LACQUERS

309 AVERAGING307 EARLY COMPLIANCE OPTION

400 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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401 CONTAINER LABELING REQUIREMENTS

402 CALCULATION OF VOC CONTENT

500 MONITORING AND RECORDS 

501 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

502 TESTING PROCEDURERECORDKEEPING

APPENDIX A - AVERAGING PROVISION

503 TEST METHODS AND COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS
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100 GENERAL

101 PURPOSE: To limit the quantity of volatile organic compounds in architectural coatings 

supplied, sold, offered for sale, applied, solicited for application, or manufactured for use 

within the District.

102 APPLICABILITY: Except as provided in Section 104, this rule is applicable to any person 

who supplies, sells, offers for sale, or manufacturers any architectural coating for use for all 

of Placer County, as well as any person who applies or solicits the application of any 

architectural coating within Placer County.:

102.1 Supplies, sells, or offers for sale any architectural coating for use within the District.

102.2 Manufactures, blends, or repackages any architectural coating for use within the 

District.

102.3 Applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating within the District.

103 SEVERABILITY: If a court of competent jurisdiction, issues an order that any provision of 

this rule is invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the District that other provisions 

of this rule remain in full force and affect, to the extent allowed by law.

104 EXEMPTIONS: This rule does not apply to:

104.1 Any architectural coating that is supplied, sold, offered for sale, or manufactured for 

use outside of the District, or for shipment to other manufacturers for reformulation,

or repackaging;.

104.2 Any aerosol coating product; or.

104.3 Any architectural coating that is sold in a container with a volume of one liter (1.057 

quart) or less, except for Reporting Requirements, in Section 501.

104.4 Shop Coating Operations: Coating operations conducted in a business shop 

environment and which are subject to either, Rule 236, Wood Products Coating

OperationsWOOD PRODUCTS COATING OPERATIONS, or Rule 238, Factory 

Coating of Flat Wood PanelingFACTORY COATING OF FLAT WOOD PANELING, 

are exempt from all provisions of this rule.

200 DEFINITIONS

201 ADHESIVE: Any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces 

together other than by mechanical means.

202 AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT: A pressurized coating product containing pigments or 

resins that dispense 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.

203203 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 

SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.4.

204 ANTENNA COATING: A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to 

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

electromagnetic signals.
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204205 ANTIFOULING COATING: A coating labeled and formulated for application to submerged 

stationary structures and their appurtenances to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine 

or freshwater biological organisms. To qualify as an antifouling coating, the coating must be 

registered with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Insecticide, 

Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Section 136, et seq.) and with the California 

Department of Pesticide Regulation.

205 206 APPURTENANCES: Any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of 

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

fixtures;, cabinets;, concrete forms;, doors;, elevators;, fences;, hand railings;, heating 

equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment, or stationary 

tools;, lampposts;, partitions;, pipes and piping systems;, rain-gutters and down-spouts;,

stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, and fire escapes;, and window screens.

206

207 ARCHITECTURAL COATING: A coating to be applied to stationary structures and their

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

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

such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and adhesives are not considered 

architectural coatings for the purpose of this rule.

207208 BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and 

formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for 

basements and other below-grade surfaces. Basement Specialty Coatings must meet the 

following criteria:

208.1 Coating must be capable of withstanding at least 10 psi of hydrostatic pressure, as 

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

in Subsection 503.5.11.

208.2 Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and must achieve a microbial 

growth rating of 8 or more, as determined in accordance with ASTM D3273-00 and 

ASTM D3274-95, incorporated by reference in Subsection 503.5.17.

209 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.

208210 BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING: A coating which incorporates bitumens that is labeled, and 

formulated exclusively for roofing, for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration.

209211 BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER: A primer which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and 

formulated exclusively for roofing, and is intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered 

or aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing components.

210212 BOND BREAKERSBREAKER: A coating labeled and formulated for application between 

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

over which it is poured.

211213 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 Section 401.56.

212214 CLEAR WOOD COATINGS: Clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers and 

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

213215 COATING: A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, 

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

sealers, and stains.
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214216 COLORANT: A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder that is 

added to an architectural coating, after packaging in sale units, to produce the desired color.

215217 CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND: A coating labeled and formulated for application to 

freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water.perform one or more of the 

following functions:

216217.1 Retard the evaporation of water;

217.2 Harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete.

218 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:

218.1 Prevent penetration of water;

218.2 Provide resistance against abrasion, alkalis, acids, mildew, staining, or ultraviolet 

light;

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

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

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

219.1 Fill cracks;

219.2 Seal the surface to provide protection;

219.3 Restore or preserve the appearance.

220 DRY FOG COATING: A coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such that 

overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the 

surface coating activity.

217221 EXEMPT COMPOUND: For the purposes of this rule, “exempt compound” has the same 

meaning as in Rule 102, Definitions, except that following listed compounds are additional 

exempt compounds. Exempt compounds content of a coating shall be determined by South 

Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 (Revised August 1996), incorporated 

by reference in Section 502.4.10DEFINITIONS.

217.1 perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene)

217.2 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-225ca)

217.3 1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-225cb)

217.4 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC 43-10mee)

217.5 difluoromethane (HFC-32)

217.6 ethylfluoride (HFC-161)

217.7 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa)

217.8 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca)

217.9 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ea)

217.10 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245eb)

217.11 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa)

217.12 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea)

217.13 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc)

217.14 chlorofluoromethane (HCFC-31)

217.15 1 chloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-151a)

217.16 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123a)

217.17 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxy-butane (C4F9OCH3)
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217.18 2-(difluoromethoxymethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane 

((CF3)2CFCF2OCH3))

217.19 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane (C4F9OC2H5)

217.20 2-(ethoxydifluoromethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane 

((CF3)2CFCF2OC2H5)

217.21 methyl acetate

218222 FAUX FINISHING COATING: A coating labeled and formulated as a stainto meet one or 

more of the following criteria:

222.1 A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effects, including, but not limited 

to,: dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood grain.; or

219222.2 A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or pearlescent 

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

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

222.3 A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 

grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (less than 0.4 

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

incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.4; or

222.4 A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 

48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (greater than 

0.4 pounds per gallon) and which requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation 

of the finish under normal use conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be 

determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference 

in subsection 503.5.4; or

222.5 A clear topcoat to seal and protect a faux finishing coating that meets the 

requirements of subsections 222.1, 222.2, 222.3, or 222.4. These clear topcoats 

must be sold and used solely as part of a faux finishing coating system, and must be 

labeled in accordance with subsection 401.4.

223 FIRE-RESISTIVE COATING: An opaque coating 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 fire-resistive category includes 

sprayed fire resistive materials and in tumescent fire resistive coatings that are used to bring

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

The fire-resistive coating and the testing agency must be approved by building code officials. 

The fire-resistive coating: fire-resistive coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM 

Designation E 119-98E119-09c, incorporated by reference in Section 502.4Subsection 

503.5.2. Fire-resistive coatings and testing agencies must be approved by building code 

officials.

220224 FIRE-RETARDANT COATING: A coating labeled and formulated to retard ignition 

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

building code officials for use in bringing building and construction materials into compliance 

with federal, state, and local building code requirements. The fire-retardant coating and the 

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

tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 84-99, incorporated by reference in Section 

502.4.1.E84-07, incorporated by reference in Section 503.5.1 (Flame Spread Index). 

Effective July 1, 2011, the fire-retardant coating category is eliminated and coatings with fire 

retardant properties will be subject to the VOC limit of their primary category (e.g., Flat, 

Nonflat, etc.).

221225 FLAT COATING: A coating that is not defined under any other definition in this rule and that 

registers gloss less than 15 on an 85-degree meter or less than 5 on a 60-degree meter,
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according to ASTM Designation D 523D523-89 (1999), incorporated by reference in Section 

502.4.503.5. 3.

222226 FLOOR COATING: An opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to 

flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, garage floors, and other 

horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic.

223227 FLOW COATING: A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric power 

companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective coating systems present on 

utility transformer units.

224228 FORM-RELEASE COMPOUND: A coating labeled and formulated for application to a 

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

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

225 229 GRAPHIC ARTS COATING OR SIGN PAINT: A coating labeled and formulated for 

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

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

colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.

226230 HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATING: A high performance coating labeled and formulated for

application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204oC 

(400o

F).

227231 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING: A high performance architectural coating, 

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

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

environmental conditions listed in Sections 227subsections 231.1 through 227231.5, and 

labeled as specified in Sectionsubsection 401.45:

227231.1 Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions (aqueous and nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture 

condensation;

227231.2 Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents, or to 

chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions;

227231.3 RepeatedFrequent exposure to temperatures above 121oC (250oF);

227231.4 Repeated (frequent)Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear 

and repeated (frequent) scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or scouring 

agents; or

227231.5 Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.

228232 LACQUER: A clear or opaque wood coating, including clear lacquer sanding sealers, 

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

and to provide a solid, protective film.

229233 LOW-SOLIDS COATING: A coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (1 

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

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

with Subsection 276.

230234 MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING: A coating labeled and formulated for application to 

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

231235 MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION: The maximum 

recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.
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236 MASTIC TEXTURE COATING: A coatingscoating 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.

232237 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.

238 METALLIC PIGMENTED COATING: A coating containingthat is labeled and formulated to 

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

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

per gallon), when tested in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District 

Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in Section 502.4.4subsection 503.5.4. The metallic 

pigmented coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or zinc-rich primers.

233239 MULTI-COLOR COATING: A coating 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.

234240 NONFLAT COATING: A coating that is not defined under any other definition in this rule and 

that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-degree meter and 5 or greater on a 60-degree 

meter according to ASTM Designation D 523D523-89 (1999), incorporated by reference in 

Section 502.4503.5.3.

235 NONFAT - 241 NONFLAT-HIGH GLOSS COATING: A nonflat coating that registers a 

gloss of 70 or above on a 60 degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523D523-89 

(1999), incorporated by reference in Subsection 503.5.3. Nonflat-High Gloss coatings must

be labeled in accordance with Section 502.4.3401.12.

236 NONINDUSTRIAL USE: Nonindustrial use means any use of architectural coatings except 

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

of goods and commodities; transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports 

and railroads; facilities used in mining activities, including petroleum extraction; and utilities 

infrastructure, including power generation and distribution, and water treatment and 

distribution systems.

242 PARTICLE BOARD: 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.

243 PEARLESCENT: Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and 

viewing, as observed in mother-of-pearl.

244 PLYWOOD: A panel product consisting of layers of wood veneers or composite core, 

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

pressing (with resin) veneers to a platform.

237 245 POST-CONSUMER COATING: A finished coatingFinished coatings generated by a 

business or consumer that would have been disposed of in a landfill, having completed its 

usefulness to a consumer, and does not include manufacturing wastesserved their intended 

end uses, and are recovered from, or otherwise diverted from the waste stream for the 

purpose of recycling.

238

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

acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1613-96D1613-06, 

incorporated by reference in Section 502.4503.5, that.5, which is labeled and formulated for 

application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote 

adhesion of subsequent topcoats.
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239247 PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER: A coating labeled and formulated for application 

to a substrate toone or more of the following purposes:

247.1 To provide a firm bond between the substrate and the subsequent coatscoatings.

240247.2 To prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate.

247.3 To prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate.

247.4 To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application coatings.

247.5 To provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate.

247.6 To block materials from penetrating into or leaching out of a substrate.

248 QUICK-DRY ENAMEL: A nonflat coating that is labeled as specified in Section 401.89 and 

that is formulated to have the following characteristics:

240248.1 Is capable of being applied directly from the container under normal 

conditions with ambient temperatures between 1616o and 27oC (6060o and 80oF);

240248.2 When tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D-1640D1640-95, 

incorporated by reference in Section 502.4503.5.6.,, sets to touch in 2 hours or less, 

is tack free in 4 hours or less, and dries hard in 8 hours or less by the mechanical 

test method; and

240248.3 Has a dried film gloss of 70 degrees or above on a 60 degree meter.

241249 QUICK DRY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER: A primer, sealer or undercoater 

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

accordance with ASTM Designation 1640D1640-95, incorporated by reference in Section 

502.45.6.

242250 REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER: A clear or pigmented coating that is labeled and 

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

protection from water and waterborne contaminants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, 

acids and salts. Reactive penetrating sealers must penetrate into concrete and masonry 

substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in 

the substrate. Reactive penetrating sealers line the pores of concrete and masonry 

substrates with a hydrophobic coating, but do not form a surface film. Reactive penetrating 

sealers must meet all of the following criteria:

250.1 The reactive penetrating sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 percent 

after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be 

verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance with one or more of the 

following standards, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.18: ASTM C67-

07, or ASTM C97-02, or ASTM C140-06.

250.2 The reactive penetrating sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate 

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

performance must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance with 

ASTM E96/E96M-05, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.19.

250.3 Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening 

applications must meet the performance criteria listed in National Cooperative 

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

503.5.20.
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Reactive penetrating sealers must be labeled in accordance with subsection 401.10.

251 RECYCLED COATING: An architectural 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 consistinga maximum of postconsumer coating50% by volume secondary industrial materials or virgin materials.

243252 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.

244253 ROOF COATING: A non-bituminous coating labeled and formulated exclusively for 

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

by water or , reflecting heat and ultraviolet light, or other reflecting solar radiation. Metallic 

pigmented roof coatings which qualify as Metallic Pigmented Coating shall not be considered 

to be in this category, but shall be considered to be in the Metallic Pigmented Coating 

category.

245254 RUST PREVENTIVE COATING: A coating formulated for nonindustrial use to prevent the 

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

254.1 Direct to metal coating;

254.2 Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated metal surfaces.

This rust preventative coating category does not include coatings that are required to be 

applied as a topcoat over a primer, or coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other 

non-metallic surfaces.

Rust preventative coatings, which are for metal substrates only, must be labeled as specified 

in Sectionsuch in accordance with the labeling requirements in subsection 401.67.

246255 SANDING SEALER: A clear or semi-transparent wood coating labeled and formulated for 

application to bare wood to seal the wood and to provide a coat that can be abraded to create 

a smooth surface for subsequent applications of coatings. A sanding sealer that also meets 

the definition of a lacquer is not included in this category, but is included in the lacquer 

category.

247256 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.

248

257 SECONDARY COATING (REWORK): A fragment of a finished coating INDUSTRIAL 

MATERIALS: Products or a finished coating from aby-products of the 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.

258 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.

249259 SHELLAC: A clear or opaque coating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the 

lac beetle (Laccifer lacca), thinned with alcohol, and formulated to dry by evaporation without 

a chemical reaction.

250260 SHOP APPLICATION: Application of a coating to a product or a component of a product in 

or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production, or repairing 

process (e.g., original equipment manufacturing coatings).
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251261 SOLICIT: To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

252262 SPECIALTY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER: A coating labeled as specified in 

Section 401.7 and that is formulated for application to a substrate to sealblock water soluble 

stains resulting from: fire damage, smoke damage, or water damage; to condition 

excessively chalky surfaces, or to block stains. An excessively chalky surface is one that is 

defined as having a chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-

98, incorporated by reference in Section 502.4.7. Coatings in these three categories must be 

labeled in accordance with subsection 401.8.

253263 STAIN: A clear, semitransparent, or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the 

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

254264 STONE CONSOLIDANT: A coating that is labeled and formulated for application to stone 

substrates to repair historical structures that have been damaged by weathering or other 

decay mechanisms. Stone Consolidants must penetrate into stone substrates to create 

bonds between particles and consolidate deteriorated material. Stone Consolidants must be 

specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167-01, incorporated by reference in 

subsection 503.5.21.

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

with the labeling requirements in subsection 401.11.

265 SWIMMING POOL COATING: A coating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of 

swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming pool coatings include 

coatings used for swimming pool repair and maintenance.

255266 SWIMMING POOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COATING: A rubber based coating 

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

maintenance of swimming pools.

256267 TEMPERATURE-INDICATOR SAFETY COATING: A coating labeled and formulated as a 

color-changing indicator coating for the purpose of monitoring the temperature and safety of 

the substrate, underlying piping, or underlying equipment, and for application to substrates 

exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204o

C (400oF).

257268 TINT BASE: An architectural coating to which colorant is added after packaging in sale units 

to produce a desired color.

258269 TRAFFIC MARKING COATING: A coating labeled and formulated for marking and striping 

streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, 

driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport runways.

259270 TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and 

formulated exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. 

Tub and tile refinish coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

270.1 The coating must have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 

4H or harder. This must be determined on bonderite 1000, in accordance with ASTM 

D3363-05, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.13.

270.2 The coating must have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. This 

must be determined with CS-17 wheels on bonderite 1000, in accordance with 

ASTM D4060-07, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.14.

270.3 The coating must withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 

blisters. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM 

D4585-99 and ASTM D714-02e1, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.15.
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270.4 The coating must have an adhesion rating of 4B or better, after 24 hours of recovery. 

This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-

99 and ASTM D3359-02, incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.12.

271 UNDERCOATER: A coating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface for 

subsequent coats.

260272 VARNISH: A clear or semi-transparent wood coating, excluding lacquers and shellacs, 

formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes may contain small 

amounts of pigment to color a surface, or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.

261273 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.

274 VIRGIN MATERIALS: Materials that contain no post-consumer coatings or secondary 

industrial materials.

275 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC): For the purposes of this rule, “volatile organic 

compoundVolatile Organic Compound” has the same meaning as in Rule 102, 

DefinitionsDEFINITIONS.

262276 VOC ACTUAL CONTENT: The weight of VOC per volume of coating, calculated according 

to the procedures specified in Section 402.with the following equation:

263 WATERPROOFING SEALER: A coating labeled and formulated for application to a porous 

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

264VOC Actual = (Ws – Ww – Wec) / Vm

Where:

VOC Actual = The grams of VOC per liter of coating (also known as the 

“Coating VOC”)

Ws = Weight of volatile compounds in grams

Ww = Weight of water in grams

Wec = Weight of exempt compounds (as defined in Rule 102, 

DEFINITIONS) in grams

Vm = Volume of material in liters

277 VOC CONTENT: The weight of VOC per volume of coating. VOC content is determined as

VOC regulatory content, as defined in subsection 278, for all coatings except those in the 

Low Solids category. For coatings in the Low Solids category, the VOC content is VOC 

actual, as defined in subsection 276. If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC 

content is VOC regulatory as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or 

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

content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

278 VOC REGULATORY CONTENT: The weight of VOC per volume of coating, less the volume 

of water and exempt compounds, calculated with the following equation:

VOC Regulatory = (Ws – Ww – Wec) / (Vm – Vw – Vec)

Where:

VOC Regulatory = The grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and 

exempt compounds (also known as the “Material VOC”)

Ws = Weight of volatile compounds in grams

Ww = Weight of water in grams
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Wec = Weight of exempt compounds (as defined in Rule 102, 

DEFINITIONS) in grams

Vm = Volume of material in liters

Vw = Volume of water in liters

Vec = Volume of exempt compounds (as defined in Rule 102, 

DEFINITIONS) in liters

279 WATERPROOFING CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER: A clear or pigmented film-forming 

coating that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to provide resistance 

against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light, and staining.

265280 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated 

for application to concrete and masonry surfaced to provide a seamless waterproofing 

membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into the substrate. Waterproofing 

membranes are intended for the following waterproofing applications :(1) below-grade 

surfaces, (2) between concrete slabs, (3) inside tunnels, (4) inside concrete planters, and (5) 

under flooring materials. Waterproofing membranes must meet the following criteria:

280.1 Coatings must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (0.025 inches) dry film 

thickness; and

280.2 Coatings must meet or exceed the requirements contained in ASTM C836-06, 

incorporated by reference in subsection 503.5.16.

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).

281 WATERPROOFING SEALER: A coating labeled and formulated for application to a porous 

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

282 WOOD COATING: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates only. 

The wood coatings category includes the following clear and semitransparent coatings: 

lacquers; varnishes; sanding sealers; penetrating oils; clear stains; wood conditioners used 

as undercoats; and wood sealers used as topcoats. The wood coatings category also 

includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers, opaque sanding sealers, and 

opaque lacquer undercoaters.

The wood coatings category does not include the following: clear sealers that are labeled and 

formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces or coatings intended for substrates other 

than wood. Wood coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with 

subsection 401.13.

283 WOOD PRESERVATIVE: A coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood from 

decay or insect attack, that is registered with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code 

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

284 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.

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

285.1 Coating that contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight, 

of total solids; and

285.2 Coating that is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond 

between the substrate and subsequent applications of coatings; and
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285.3 Coating that is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such in 

accordance with the labeling requirements in subsection 401.14.

300 STANDARDS

301 VOC CONTENT LIMITS: Except as provided in Sections 302, or 303, 308, and 309, no 

person shall: (i) manufacture, blend, or repackage for saleuse within the District; (ii) supply, 

sell, or offer for saleuse within the District; or (iii) solicit for application or apply within the 

District, any architectural coating with a VOC content in excess of the corresponding limit 

specified in the following table.Table of Standards 1 and Table of Standards 2. Limits are 

expressed as VOC regulatory content as defined in subsection 278, 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 the tint bases. “Manufacturer’s 

maximum recommendation” means the maximum recommendation; except for thinning that 

is indicated on the label or lid of the coating containerLow Solid Coatings where limits are 

expressed as VOC actual content as defined in subsection 276.

Table of Standards 1 (Effective Until July 1, 2011)

COATING CATEGORY

EFFEC

TIVE

1997

EFFEC

TIVE

6/15/20

02

EFFEC

TIVE

1/1/2003

EFFEC

TIVE

1/1/200

4

Flat CoatingsCoating 250 100

Nonflat CoatingsCoating 250 250 150

Nonflat – High Gloss Coating 250

SPECIALTY COATINGS:

 Antenna Coating 530

 Antifouling Coating 400

 Bituminous Roof Coating 300

 Bituminous Roof Primers 350

 Bond Breakers 350

CLEAR WOOD COATINGS:

Clear Brushing Lacquer 680

LaquersLacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) 680 550

Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sanding sealers) 350

Varnishes 350

Concrete Curing Compounds 350

Dry Fog Coating 400

Faux Finishing Coating 350

Fire -Resistive Coating 350

FIRE RETARDANT COATING:

 Clear Coating 650

 Opaque Coating 350

Floor Coating 250

Flow Coating 420

Form – Release Compounds 250

Graphic Arts (Coating or Sign Paints) 500

High Temperature Coating 420

Industrial Maintenance Coating 420 250

Low Solids Coating * 120

Magnesite Cement Coating 450

Mastic Texture Coating 300

Metallic Pigmented Coating 500

Multi-Color Coating 420 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 675 420

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200
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COATING CATEGORY

EFFEC

TIVE

1997

EFFEC

TIVE

6/15/20

02

EFFEC

TIVE

1/1/2003

EFFEC

TIVE

1/1/200

4

Quick-Dry Enamels 400 250

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 200

Recycled Coating 250

Roof Coating 300 250

Rust Preventative Coating 400

SHELLACS:

 Clear 730

 Opaque 550

Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350

Stains 350 250

Swimming Pool Coatings 340

Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance 340

Temperature-Indicator Safety 550

Traffic Marking Coating 250 150

Waterproofing Sealers 400 250

Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers 400

Wood Preservatives 350

1 The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table. 

2 Units are grams of VOC per liter (pounds of VOC per gallon) or coating, including water and exempt 

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

Table of Standards 2 (Effective July 1, 2011)

VOC COATING CATEGORY EFFECTIVE 

7/1/11

EFFECTIVE

1/1/12

Flat Coatings 50

Non-Flat Coatings 100

Non-Flat-High Gloss Coatings 150

SPECIALTY COATINGS

Aluminum Roof Coatings 400

Basement Specialty Coatings 400

Bituminous Roof Coatings 50

Bituminous Roof Primers 350

Bond Breakers 350

Concrete Curing Compounds 350

Concrete/Masonry Sealers 100

Driveway Sealers 50

Dry Fog Coatings 150

Faux Finishing Coatings 350

Fire Resistive Coatings 350

Floor Coatings 100

Form-Release Compounds 250

Graphic Arts Coatings or Sign Paints 500

High Temperature Coatings 420

Industrial Maintenance Coatings 250

Low Solids Coatings * 120

Magnesite Cement Coatings 450

Mastic Texture Coatings 100

Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500

Multi-Color Coatings 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 420
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VOC COATING CATEGORY EFFECTIVE 

7/1/11

EFFECTIVE

1/1/12

Primers, Sealers And Undercoaters 100

Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350

Recycled Coatings 250

Roof Coatings 50

Rust Preventative Coatings 400 250

Shellacs, Clear 730

Shellacs, Opaque 550

Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 100

Stains 250

Stone Consolidants 450

Swimming Pool Coatings 340

Traffic Marking Coatings 100

Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420

Waterproof Membranes 250

Wood Coatings 275

Wood Preservatives 350

Zinc-Rich Primers 340

* Limit is expressed as VOC Actual

Effective July 1, 2011, the following coating categories in the Table of Standards 1 are 

eliminated, and these coatings will be subject to the VOC limit for the applicable category in

the Table of Standards 2, except as provided in Sections 302 and 303:

Antenna

Antifouling

Clear brushing lacquers

Clear wood coatings

Fire retardant coatings

Flow coatings

Lacquer

Quick-dry enamel

Quick-dry primer, sealer, and undercoater

Sanding sealer

Swimming pool repair and maintenance coatings

Temperature-indicator safety coatings

Varnish

Waterproofing concrete/masonry sealer

Waterproofing sealer

302 MOST RESTRICTIVE VOC LIMITS: If anywhere on the container of any architectural 

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, or any 

representation that is made that indicates that the coating meets the definition of or is

recommended for use for more than one of the coating categories listed in the tabletables in 

Section 301, then the most restrictive VOC content limit shall apply. This provision does not 

apply to the coating categories specified in Section 302.1 through 302.15. 12.

302.1 Lacquer Aluminum roof coatings (including lacquer sanding sealers).;

302.2 Bituminous roof primers;

302.3 High temperature coatings;

302.4 Industrial maintenance coatings;
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302.5 Low-solids coatings;

302.6 Metallic pigmented coatings.;

302.3 Shellacs.

302.4 Fire-retardant coatings.

302.57 Pretreatment wash primers.;

302.6 Industrial maintenance coatings.

302.7 Low-solids coatings.

302.8 Wood preservatives.Shellacs;

302.9 High temperature coatings.

302.10 Temperature-indicator safety coatings.

302.11 Antenna coatings.

302.12 Antifouling coatings.

302.13 Flow coatings.

302.14 Bituminous roof primers.

302.15 Specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters.;

302.10 Wood coatings;

302.11 Wood preservatives;

302.12 Zinc-rich primers.

If a coating meets a definition in Section 200 for one or more specialty coating categories that 

are listed in the tables in Section 301 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 the tables.

303 SELL-THROUGH OF COATINGS:

303.1 Coatings manufactured prior to the June 15, 2002, January 1, 2003 or January 1, 

2004 effective date specified, for that coating, in the tableTable of Standards 2 in 

Section 301, and that complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating

was manufactured, may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to three years 

after the specified effective date. In addition, a coating manufactured before the 

effective date specified for that coating in the table in Section 301 any such coating 

may be applied at any time, both before and after the specified effective date, so 

long as the coating complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating was 

manufactured.. This Section 303 does not apply to any coating that complies with the 

future effective June 15, 2002, January 1, 2003 or January 1, 2004 limits or that 

does not display the date or date-code required by Section 401.1.

303.2 A coating included in an approved Averaging Program that does not comply with the specified 

limit in the table in Section 301 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. In 

addition, such a coating may be applied at any time, both during and after the compliance 

period. This Section 303.2subsection 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. This Section 303.2 shall remain in effect until January 1, 

2008the date or date-code required by subsection 401.1.

304 PAINTING PRACTICES: All architectural coating containers used to apply the contents 

therein to a surface directly from the container by pouring, siphoning, brushing, rolling, 

padding, ragging or other means, shall be closed when not in use. These architectural 

coating containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays or other 
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application containers. Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and 

cleanup shall also be closed when not in use.

305 THINNING: No person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating 

shall apply a coating that is thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in the 

tableTable of Standards 1 or Table of Standards 2 in Section 301.

306 RUST PREVENTIVE COATINGS: After January 1, 2004, a person shall only apply or solicit 

the application of a rust preventive coating for non-industrial uses, unless the rust preventive 

coating complies with the industrial maintenance coating VOC limit specified in the table in 

Section 301.

307306 COATINGS NOT LISTED IN SECTION 301: For any coating that does not meet any of the 

definitions for the specialty coatings categories listed in the tableTable of Standards 1 or 

Table of Standards 2 in Section 301, the VOC content limit shall be determined by classifying 

the coating as a flatFlat coating, or a nonflatNonflat, or Nonflat-High Gloss coating, based on 

its gloss, as defined in Section 221, 234 and 235200, and the corresponding flat or 

nonflatFlat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss VOC limitlimits in the Table of Standards 1 or Table 

of Standards 2 in Section 301 shall apply.

308 LACQUERS: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 301 and 305, a person or facility 

may add up to 10 percent by volume of VOC to a lacquer to avoid blushing of the finish 

during days with relative humidity greater than 70 percent and temperature below 65 degrees 

Fahrenheit, at the time of application, provided that the coating contains acetone and no 

more than 550 grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and exempt compounds, prior to 

the addition of VOC.

309 AVERAGING COMPLIANCE OPTION: On or after January 1, 2003, in lieu of compliance 

with the specified limits in the table in Section 301 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 preventive coatings; stains; 

waterproofing sealers, as well as flats and nonflats (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 year. 

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. This Section 309 and Appendix A shall cease to be 

effective on January 1, 2005, after which averaging will no longer be allowed.

307 EARLY COMPLIANCE OPTION: Prior to July 1, 2011, any coating that meets a definition 

for a coating category listed in Table of Standards 2 and complies with the applicable VOC 

content limit in the Table of Standards 2 shall be considered in compliance.

400 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

401 CONTAINER LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Each manufacturer of any architectural coating 

subject to this rule shall display the information listed in Sections 401.1 through 401.912 on 

the coating container (or label) in which the coating is sold or distributed.

401.1 Date Code: The date the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing 

the date, shall be indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container. If the 

manufacturer uses a date code for any coating, the manufacturer shall file an 

explanation of each code with the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources 

Board.

401.2 Thinning Recommendations: A statement of the manufacturer's recommendation 

regarding thinning of the coating shall be indicated on the label or lid of the container. 

This requirement does not apply to the thinning of architectural coatings with water. If 
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thinning of the coating prior to use is not necessary, the recommendation must 

specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning. 

401.3 VOC Content: VOC content shall be determined as defined in subsections 276 and 

278. Each container of any coating subject to this rule shall display either the 

maximum or the actual VOC contentone of the coatingfollowing values in grams of 

VOC per liter of coatings:

401.3.1 Maximum VOC content as determined from all potential product 

formulations.

401.3.2 VOC content as determined from actual formulation data.

401.3.3 VOC content as determined using the test methods in Section 503.

If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the container must display the 

VOC content, as supplied. If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the container 

must display the VOC content, including the maximum amount of thinning assolvent

recommended by the manufacturer. VOC content shall be displayed as grams of 

VOC per liter of If the coating is a multi-component product, the container must 

display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating. VOC content 

displayed contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or 

other VOC’s during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOC’s 

emitted during curing.

401.4 Faux Finishing Coatings: Effective January 1, 2011, the labels of all clear topcoat 

faux finishing coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can only 

be calculated using product formulation data, or shall be determined using the test 

method in Section 502. The equations in Section 402 shall be sold or used to 

calculate VOC content.as part of a Faux Finishing coating system.”

401.45 Industrial Maintenance Coatings: In addition to the information specified in Sections 

401.1, 401.2 and 401.3, each manufacturer of anyThe labels of all industrial 

maintenance coating subject to this rule shall display on the label or lid of the 

container in which the coating is sold or distributed one or more of the descriptions 

listed in Sections 401.4.1 through 401.4.3.

401.4.1 coatings shall prominently display the statement, “For industrial use 

only.”

401.4.2 “For professional use only.”

401.4.3 “Not Industrial Use Only” or “Professional Use Only” or “Not for residential 

useResidential Use” or “Not intendedIntended for residential useResidential Use.”

401.56 Clear Brushing Lacquers: Effective January 1, 2003, theThe labels of all clear 

brushing lacquers shall prominently display the statements “For brush application 

only,” and “This product must not be thinned or sprayed.” This category is deleted 

effective July 1, 2011.

401.67 Rust Preventive Coatings: Effective January 1, 2003, theThe labels of all rust 

preventive coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Metal Substrates 

Only.”

401.78 Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: Until July 1, 2011, the labels of all

specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of 

the descriptions listed in Sections 401.8.1 through 401.8.5.
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Effective Januaryon July 1, 20032011, the labels of all specialty primers, sealers, 

and undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of the descriptions listed in 

Sections 401.78.1 through 401.7.58.3.

401.7.After July 1 For blocking stains.

, 2011, Sections 401.8.4 and 401.7.2 For fire-damaged substrates8.5 will 

no longer be effective.

401.7.3 For smoke8.1 Fire-damaged substrates.

401.7.4 For water8.2 Smoke-damaged substrates.

401.7.5 For excessively8.3 Water-damaged substrates.

401.8.4 Excessively chalky substrates.

401.8.5 Blocking stains.

401.9 Quick-Dry Enamels: Effective January 1, 2003, theThe labels of all quick dry

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

category is deleted effective July 1, 2011.

401.9 Non-Flat - 10 Reactive Penetrating Sealers: Effective July 1, 2011, the labels of 

all reactive penetrating sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive 

Penetrating Sealer”.

401.11 Stone Consolidants: Effective July 1, 2011, the labels of all stone consolidants shall

prominently display the statement, “Stone Consolidant - For Professional Use Only”.

401.12 Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings: Effective January 1, 2003, theThe labels of all non-flat 

- nonflat-high gloss coatings shall prominently display the words, “High Gloss.””.

402 CALCULATION OF 401.13 Wood Coatings: Effective July 1, 2011, the labels 

of all wood coatings shall prominently display the statement, “For Wood Substrates 

Only”.

401.14 Zinc-Rich Primers: Effective July 1, 2011, the labels of all zinc-rich primers shall 

prominently display the statement, “For Industrial Use Only” or “Professional Use 

Only” or “Not for Residential Use” or “Not Intended for Residential Use.”

500 MONITORING AND RECORDS

501 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

501.1 Sales Data: A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the 

Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board or the Air Pollution Control 

Officer provide data concerning the distribution and sales of architectural coatings. 

The responsible official shall within 180 days provide information, including, but not 

limited to:

501.1.1 Name and mailing address of the manufacturer.

501.1.2 Name, address, and telephone number of a contact person.

501.1.3 Name of the coating product as it appears on the label and the applicable

coating category.

501.1.4 Whether or not the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or both;
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501.1.5 The number of gallons sold in California in containers greater than one 

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

501.1.6 The VOC CONTENTactual content and the VOC regulatory content in 

grams per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC actual and VOC 

regulatory content, after maximum recommended thinning. If containers 

less than one liter have a different VOC content than containers greater 

than one liter, list separately. If the coating is a multi-component product, 

provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed.

501.1.7 Names and CAS numbers of the VOC constituents in the product.

501.1.8 Names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product specifically 

exempted from the VOC definition, as defined in Rule 102, DEFINITIONS.

501.1.9 Whether the product is marketed as solvent borne, waterborne or 100% 

solids.

501.1.10 Description of resin or binder in the product.

501.1.11 Whether the coating is a single-component or a multi-component product.

501.1.12 The density of the product in pounds per gallon.

501.1.13 The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water and any 

compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, 

as defined in Rule 102, DEFINITIONS.

501.1.14 The percent by volume of: solids, water and any compounds in the 

product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as listed defined in 

Rule 102, DEFINITIONS.

502 RECORDKEEPING: All sales data listed in subsection 501.1 shall be maintained by the 

responsible official for a minimum of three years. Sales data submitted by the responsible 

official to the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board may be claimed 

confidential and such information shall be handled in accordance with the procedure 

specified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 91000 through 91022.

503 TEST METHODS AND COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS:

503.1 Calculation of VOC Content: For the purpose of determining compliance with the 

VOC content limits in the table in Section 301, the VOC content of a coating shall be 

determined by using the procedures described in Sections 402.1 or 402.2, as 

appropriate.as defined in subsections 276 and 278. The VOC content of a tint base 

shall be determined without colorant that is added after the tint base is 

manufactured. If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the VOC Content 

must be calculated for the product as supplied. If the manufacturer recommends 

thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated including the maximum amount of 

thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multicomponent product, the VOC content must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. If 

the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or 

other VOC’s during the curing process, the VOC Content must include the VOC’s 

emitted during curing.

402.1 With the exception of low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in grams of 

VOC per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, 

excluding the volume of any water and exempt compounds. Determine the VOC 

content using the following equation: 
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503.2 Test Method for VOC Content = (Ws - Ww - Wec) / (Vm - Vw - Vec)

Where: VOC content = grams of VOC per liter of coating

Ws = weight of all volatiles, in grams

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams 

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

Vw = volume of water, in liters

Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters 

402.2 For low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in units of grams of VOC per 

liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, including 

the volume of any water and exempt compounds. Determine the VOC content using 

the following equation:

VOC Contents = (Ws - Ww - Wec) / (Vm)

Where: VOC content = the VOC content of a low solids coating in 

grams of VOC per liter of coating

Ws = weight of all volatiles, in grams 

Ww = weight of water, in grams

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

Vm = volume of coating, in liters

500 MONITORING AND RECORDS

501 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

501.1 Clear Brushing Lacquers: Each manufacturer of clear brushing lacquers shall, on or 

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

report to the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board. The report shall 

specify the number of gallons of clear brushing lacquers sold in California during the 

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

calculate State sales.

501.2 Rust Preventive Coatings: Each manufacturer of rust preventive coatings shall, on 

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

report to the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board. The report shall 

specify the number of gallons of rust preventive coatings sold in California during the 

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

calculate State sales.

501.3 Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: 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 the Executive Officer of the 

California Air Resources Board. The report shall specify the number of gallons of 

specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters sold in California during the preceding 

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

State sales.

501.4 Toxic Exempt Compounds: For each architectural coating that contains 

perchloroethylene or methylene chloride, the manufacturer shall, on or before April 1 

of each calendar year beginning in the year 2004, report to the Executive Officer of 

the California Air Resources Board the following information for products sold in 

California during the preceding year:

501.4.1 the product brand name and a copy of the product label with legible 

usage instructions;
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501.4.2 the product category listed in the table in Section 301 to which the 

coating belongs;

501.4.3 the total sales in California during the calendar year to the nearest 

gallon;

501.4.4 the volume percent, to the nearest 0.10 percent, of 

perchloroethylene and methylene chloride in the coating.

501.5 Recycled Coating: Manufacturers of recycled coatings must submit a letter to the 

Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board certifying their status as a 

Recycled Paint Manufacturer. The manufacturer shall, on or before April 1 of each 

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

Officer of the California Air Resources Board. The report shall include, for all 

recycled coatings, the total number of gallons distributed in California during the 

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

California’s distribution.

501.6 Bituminousof Coatings: Each manufacturer of bituminous roof coatings or 

bituminous roof primers shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning in 

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

Resources Board. The report shall specify the number of gallons of bituminous roof 

coatings or bituminous roof primers sold in California during the preceding calendar 

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

California’s sales.

502 TESTING PROCEDURE:

502.1 VOC Content: To determine the physical properties of a coating in order to perform 

the calculation in Section 402,subsections 276 or 278 the reference method for VOC 

content is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 24, incorporated by 

reference in Section 502.4.11Subsection 503.5.8, except as provided in Sections 

502.2subsections 503.3 and 502.3503.4. An alternative method to determine the 

VOC content of coatings is South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 

304-91 (Revised February 1996), incorporated by reference in Section 

502.4.12subsection 503.5.9.

The exempt compounds content shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality 

Management District Method 303-91 (Revised August1993), Bay Area Air Quality 

Management District Method 43 (Revised 1996), or Bay Area Air Quality 

Management District Method 41 (Revised 1995), as applicable, incorporated by 

reference in Section 502.4.10. Subsections 503.5.22, 503.5.23 and 503.5.24,

respectively.

To determine the VOC content of a coating, the manufacturer may use U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in 

Section 502.2503.3, formulation data, or any other reasonable means for predicting 

that the coating has been formulated as intended (e.g. quality assurance checks, or 

recordkeeping). However, if there are any inconsistencies between the results of a 

Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC content, the Method 24 

test results will govern, except when an alternative method is approved as specified 

in Section 502.2503.3. The District Air Pollution Control Officer may require the 

manufacturer to conduct a Method 24 analysis.

502.2503.3 Alternative Test Method: Other test methods demonstrated to provide 

results that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with Section 

502subsection 503.1, after review and approved in writing by the staffs of the District,
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the California Air Resources Board, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 

may also be used.

502.3503.4 Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings: Analysis of methacrylate 

multicomponent coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be conducted 

according to a modification of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 (40 

CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in Section 

502.4.13.Subsection 503.5.10. This method has not been approved for methacrylate 

multicomponent coatings used for purposes other than as traffic marking coatings or 

for other classes of multicomponent coatings.

502.4503.5 Test Methods: The following test methods are incorporated by reference 

herein, and shall be used to test coatings subject to provisions of this rule:

502.4503.5.1 Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a 

fire-retardant coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84-

99E84-07, “Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of 

Building Materials”, (see Section 220223, Fire-RetardantResistive

Coating).

502.4503.5.2 Fire Resistance Rating: The fire resistance rating 

of a fire-resistive coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 

119-98E119-09c, “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building 

Construction and Materials”, (see Section 219223, Fire-Resistive 

Coating).

502.4503.5.3 Gloss Determination: The gloss of a coating shall 

be determined by ASTM Designation D 523D523-89 (1999), “Standard 

Test Method for Specular Gloss”, (see Section 221, 234, 235 and 240, 

225, Flat Coating, Section 240, Nonflat Coating, and Section 241, Nonflat

-High Gloss Coating, and Quick-Dry Enamels).

502503.5.4.4 Metal Content of Coatings: 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”, ” (see Section 232203, Aluminum Roof, Section 222, Faux 

Finishing, and Section 238, Metallic Pigmented Coating).

502.4503.5 .5 Acid Content of Coatings: The acid content of a 

coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 1613-96D1613-06, 

“Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical 

Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”, 

(see Section 238246, Pre-Treatment Wash Primers).

502.45.6 Drying Times: The set-to-touch, dry-hard, dry-to-touch, and 

dry-to-recoat times of a coating shall be determined by ASTM 

Designation D 1640D1640-95, “Standard Test Methods for Drying, 

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

(see Section 240 and 241248, Quick-Dry Enamel and Section 249,

Quick-Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater). The tack-free time of a 

quick-dry enamel coating shall be determined by the Mechanical Test 

Method of ASTM Designation D 1640D1640-95.

502.45.7 Surface Chalkiness: The chalkiness of a surface shall be 

determined using ASTM Designation D 4214D4214-98, “Standard Test 

Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films”, 

(see Section 252262, Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater).
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502.4.8 Exempt Compounds - Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are 

cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes, shall be 

analyzed as exempt compounds for compliance with Section 502 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, (see Section 261, Volatile Organic Compounds and 

Section 502.1).

502.4.9 Exempt Compounds - Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The 

exempt compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as 

an exempt compound for compliance with Section 502 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, (see Section 261, Volatile Organic Compound 

and Section 502.1).

502.4.10 Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 shall be analyzed 

by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 

(Revised 1996), “Determination of Exempt Compounds”, South 

Coast Air Quality Management District “Laboratory Methods of 

Analysis for Enforcement Samples”, (see Section 261, Volatile 

Organic Compound and Section 502.1).

502.4.11503.5.8 VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC content of a coating 

shall be determined by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 

as it exists in appendix A of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 

60,; “Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, 

Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings”,” (see Section 

502.1503.2).

502.4.12503.5.9 Alternative VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC content of 

coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency Method 24 or South Coast Air Quality Management District 

Method 304-91 (Revised 1996), “Determination of Volatile Organic 

Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials,” South Coast Air Quality 

Management District “Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement 

Samples”, (see Section 502.1503.3).

502.4.13503.5.10 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), (see Section 502.1503.4).
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APPENDIX A

AVERAGING PROVISION

A. AVERAGING PROVISION

A.1 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 n

 ∑ GiMi ≤ ∑GiViLi

 i = 1 i = 1 

Where:

n

∑ GiMi = Actual Emissions

i = 1

n

∑GiViLi = Allowable Emissions

i = 1

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

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

Mi =

Vm

Ws - Ww - Wec

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

Vi =

 Vm

Vm - Vw - Vec

Ws = weight of all volatiles, in pounds

Ww = weight of water, in pounds

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in pounds

Vm = volume of water, in gallons

Vw = volume of water, in gallons

Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in gallons

For Non-Zero VOC Coatings:

Vi = Coating VOC ( also known as VOC Regulatory )

Material VOC ( also known as VOC Actual )

Where:

Coating VOC =

Vm - Vw - Vec

Ws - Ww - Wec

For Zero VOC Coatings:

Vi = Percent Solids by Volume

Li = Regulatory VOC Content Limit for Product (I), in pounds per gallon 

(as listed in the table in Section 301)
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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 the table in Section 

301. The manufacturer shall not include any quantity of coatings that it knows or should have 

known will not be used in California, 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.1.1 In addition to the requirements specified in Section A.1, 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 Categories and VOC Ceiling (Maximum VOC Allowed)

CATEGORY VOC LIMIT (LI)1

(GRAMS/LITER)

MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT

(GRAMS/LITER)

Flat Coating 100 250

Nonflat Coating 150 250

Floor Coatings 250 400

Industrial Maintenance Coatings 250 420

Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 200 350

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 200 450

Quick-Dry Enamels 250 400

Roof Coatings 250 250

Bituminous Roof coatings 300 300

Rust Preventative Coatings 400 400

Stains 250 350

Waterproofing Sealers 250 400

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

A.2 Averaging Program (Program)

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

Averaging Program to the Executive Officer of the Air Resources Board. As used in this 

Appendix A, “Executive Officer” means the Executive Officer of the Air Resources Board.

Averaging may not be implemented until the Program is approved in writing by the Executive 

Officer.

Within 45 days of submittal of a complete Program, the Executive Officer shall either approve 

or disapprove the Program. The Program applicant and the Executive Officer may agree to 

an extension of time for the Executive Officer to take action on the Program.

A.3 General Requirements

The Program shall include all necessary information for the Executive Officer 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.3.1 An identification of the contact persons, telephone numbers, and name of the 

manufacturer who is submitting the Program.

A.3.2 An identification of each coating that has been selected by the manufacturer for 

inclusion in this program that exceeds the applicable VOC limit in the table in 

Section 301, its VOC content specified in units of both VOC actual and VOC 

regulatory, and the designation of the coating category.
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A.3.3 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 the table in 

Section 301. The demonstration shall use the equation specified in Section 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.

A.3.4 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.

A.3.5 An identification and description of all records to be made available to the 

Executive Officer upon request, if different than those identified under Section 

A.3.6.

A.3.6 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.

 A.3.7 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 the Executive Officer upon request.

A.4 Reporting Requirements

A.4.1 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 midterm report.

A.4.2 Within 60 days after the end of the compliance period or upon termination of the 

Program, whichever is sooner, the manufacturer shall submit to the Executive 

Officer 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 the 

Executive Officer 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 the Executive Officer upon request. A manufacturer may request, in writing, 

an extension of up to 30 days for submittal of the final report.
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A.5 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 the Executive Officer 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. The Executive Officer 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 the Executive Officer agree to an extension of time 

for the Executive Officer to take action on the renewal request.

A.6 Modification of a Program

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

compliance period. The Executive Officer 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.

A.7 Termination of a Program

A.7.1 A manufacturer may terminate its Program at any time by filing a written notification 

to the Executive Officer. 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.

A.7.2 The Executive Officer may terminate a Program if any of the following circumstances 

occur:

A.7.2.1 The manufacturer violates the requirements of the approved Program, 

and at the end of the compliance period, the actual emissions exceed the 

allowable emissions.

A.7.2.2 The manufacturer demonstrates a recurring pattern of violations and has 

consistently failed to take the necessary steps to correct those violations.

A.8 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.

A.9 Labeling

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

applicable VOC limit in the table in Section 301 shall display the following statement: "This 

product is subject to architectural coatings averaging provisions in California.” A symbol 

specified by the Executive Officer may be used as a substitute.

A.10 Violations
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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 

the Executive Officer, 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.

A.11 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.
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503.5.11 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” (see Section 208, 

Basement Specialty Coating).

503.5.12 Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D4585-99, “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 270, Tub and Tile 

Refinish Coating).

503.5.13 Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness: ASTM D3363-05, “Standard Test 

Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test” (see Section 270, Tub and Tile 

Refinish Coating).

503.5.14 Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D4060-07, 

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by 

the Taber Abraser” (see Section 270, Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

503.5.15 Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Water Resistance: ASTM D4585-99, 

“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” (see Section 270, Tub and 

Tile Refinish Coating).

503.5.16 Waterproofing Membrane: ASTM C836-06 “Standard Specification for 

High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing 
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Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course” (see Section 280, 

Waterproofing Membrane).

503.5.17 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” (see Section 208, Basement Specialty Coating).

503.5.18 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” (see 

Section 250, Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

503.5.19 Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: ASTM 

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

Materials” (see Section 250, Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

503.5.20 Reactive Penetrating Sealer-Chloride Screening Applications: National 

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

the Protection of Bridge Structures” (see Section 250, Reactive Penetrating 

Sealer).

503.5.21 Stone Consolidants: ASTM E2167-01, “Standard Guide for Selection and 

Use of Stone Consolidants” (see Section 264, Stone Consolidant).

503.5.22 Exempt Compounds-Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, 

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

exempt compounds for compliance by Bay Area Air Quality Management 

District Method 43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in SolventBased Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials”, Bay Area Air Quality 

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

(see Section 503.2).

503.5.23 Exempt Compounds-Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF): The exempt 

compound PCBTF, shall be analyzed as an exempt compound for 

compliance 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, (see Section 503.2).

503.5.24 Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency Method 24 shall be analyzed by South 

Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 (Revised 1993, 

“Determination of Exempt Compounds”, South Coast Air Quality 

Management District “Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement 

Samples”, (see Section 503.2).