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

Amended: 02/24/03; Amended: 04/23/12)

MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-1
Architectural Coatings 

## RULE 1113 Architectural Coatings

(A) General

(1) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to limit the quantity of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Architectural Coatings.

(2) Applicability: Except as provided in subsection (A)(3), this rul e is applicable to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, ma nufactures, blends or repackages any Architectural Coating for use within the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District as well as any person who appli es or Solicits the application of any Architectural Coating within the District.

(3) This rule does not apply to:

(a) Any Architectural Coating that is supplied, sol d, 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 Product.

(c) With the exception of Section (E), any Architec tural Coating that is sold in a container with a volume of one (1) liter (1.05 7 quart) or less.



### (B) Definitions

For the purposes of this rule, the following defini tions shall apply:

(1) “Adhesive” - Any chemical substance that is applied for the pu rpose of bonding two surfaces together other than by mechanical mean s.

(2) “Aerosol Coating Product” - A pressurized Coating product containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by mea ns of a propellant, and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held applicat ion, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

(3) “Air Pollution Control Officer” (APCO) - The person appointed to the position of Air Pollution Control Officer of the District pursu ant to the provisions of California Health & Safety Code §40750 and his or h er designee.1113-2 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (4) “Aluminum Roof” - A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemen tal aluminum pigment per liter of Coating (at least 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigme nt content shall be determined

in accordance with method referenced in subsection (G)(5)(b).

(5) “Antenna Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to equipment and associated structural Appurtenance s that are used to receive or transmit electromagnetic signals.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Antenna Coating cate gory is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(6) “Antifouling Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to submerged stationary structures and their Appurtena nces to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater biological organ isms. To qualify as an antifouling Coating, the Coating must be registered with both the USEPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. §§136 et seq .) and with the California Department of Pesticide Reg ulation.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Antifouling Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(7) “Appurtenance” - Any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or detached, includ ing but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doo rs; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equip ment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts ; partitions; pipes and piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways, fi xed ladders, catwalks, and fire escapes; and window screens.

(8) “Architectural Coating” - A Coating to be applied to stationary structures or their Appurtenances at the site of installation, to porta ble buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in Shop Applications or to non-stationary structures such as airplanes, shi ps, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and Adhesives are not considered Archi tectural Coatings for the purposes of this rule.

(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-grad e surfaces. Coating must meet the following criteria:

(a) Coating must be capable of withstanding at lea st 10 psi of hydrostatic

pressure, as determined in accordance with test met hod referenced inMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-3

Architectural Coatings subsection (G)(5)(i). (b) Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew g rowth and must achieve a

microbial growth rating of eight (8) or more, as de termined in accordance with test methods referenced in subsection (G)(5)(l ).

(10) “Bitumens” - Black or brown materials including, but not limit ed to, asphalt, tar, pitch, and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon di sulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and are obtained from natural deposit s or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal.

(11) “Bituminous Roof Coating” - A Coating which incorporates Bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

(12) “Bituminous Roof Primer” - A primer which incorporates Bitumens that is labe led and formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered or aged surface or improving the adhesi on of subsequent surfacing

components.

(13) “Bond Breaker” - 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.

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

the Executive Officer of CARB and his or her author ized representative, the powers and duties of which are described in Part 2 of Division 26 of the California Health & Safety Code (commencing with §3 9500).

(15) “Clear Brushing Lacquers” - Clear wood finishes, excluding clear lacquer sand ing sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or syntheti c resins to dry by solvent evaporation without chemical reaction and to provid e a solid, protective film, which are intended exclusively for application by b rush, and which are labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)(f).

Effective January 1, 2013 the Antenna Coating categ ory is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(16) “Clear Wood Coatings” - Clear and semi-transparent Coatings, including la cquers and varnishes, applied to Wood Substrates to provid e a transparent or translucent

solid film.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Clear Wood Coating c ategory is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(17) “Coating” - A material applied onto or impregnated into a sub strate for protective,1113-4 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, Varnishes, Sealers, and Stains.

(18) “Colorant” - A concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solve nt, and/or binder that is added to an Architectural Coating after pac kaging in sale units to produce

the desired color.

(19) “Concrete Curing Compound” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporatio n of water and/or harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete.

(20) “Concrete/Masonry Sealer” - A clear or opaque Coating that is labeled and formulated primarily for application to concrete an d 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 cur ed concrete.

(21) “District” - The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District , the geographical

area of which is described District Rule 103.

(22) “Driveway Sealer” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

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

(23) “Dry Fog Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated only for spray a pplication such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface Coating act ivity.

(24) “Exempt Compounds” - Those compounds listed in 40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 51.100(s). The Exempt Compounds c ontent shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management Di strict Method 303-91 (Revised August 1996), Bay Area Air Quality Managem ent 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).

(25) “Faux Finishing Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated to meet one or m ore of the following:MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-5

Architectural Coatings (a) A glaze or textured Coating used to create ar tistic 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 Pearl escent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of Coating appli ed (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 pe r liter of Coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tes ted in accordance method referenced subsection (G)(5)(e). (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 wh ich requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of the finish un der normal use conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be determined in accordance with method referenced subsection (G)(5) (e). (e) A clear topcoat to seal and protect a Faux Fin ishing 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 w ith subsection (D)(1)(d).

(26) “Fire-Resistive Coating” – A Coating labeled and formulated to protect the structural integrity by increasing the fire enduran ce of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials. The category inclu des sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent Fire-Resistive Coatings t hat are used to bring structural materials into compliance with federal, state, and local building code requirements. The Fire-Resistive Coating and the t esting agency must be approved by building code officials and shall be te sted in accordance with the applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(g ).

(27) “Fire-Retardant Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated to retard igniti on and flame spread, that has been fire tested and rat ed by a testing agency approved by building code officials for use in bringing buil ding and construction materials into compliance with federal, state and local build ing code requirements. The Fire-Retardant Coating and the testing agency must be approved by building code

officials and shall be tested in accordance with th e test method referenced in subsection (G)(5)(f).

Effective January 1, 2013 the Fire-Retardant Coatin g category is eliminated and Coatings with fire retardant properties will be sub ject to the VOC limit of their primary category (eg., Flat, Nonflat, etc.).1113-6 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (28) “Flat Coating” - A Coating that is not defined under any other def inition in this rule and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85 -degree meter or less than 5 on a 60-degree meter according to the applicable test me thod found in subsection (G)(5)(h).

(29) “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.

(30) “Flow Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective Coating systems present on utility transformer units.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Flow Coating categor y is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(31) “Form-Release Compound” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to a concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concr ete from bonding to the form. The form may consist of wood, metal, or some materi al other than concrete.

(32) “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, an d bulletin enamels.

(33) “High-Temperature Coating” - A high performance Coating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed co ntinuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204 o C (400 o F).

(34) “Industrial Maintenance Coating” - A high performance Architectural Coating, including Primers, Sealers, Undercoaters, intermedi ate coats, and topcoats, formulated for application to substrates, including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions l isted in subsections (a) - (e) below, and labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1 )(e).

(a) Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical s olutions (aqueous and nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation; (b) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caust ic or acidic agents, or to

chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions; (c) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121 o C (250 o F); (d) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent

scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or s couring agents; or (e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and str uctural components.MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-7

Architectural Coatings (35) “Lacquer” - A clear or opaque wood Coating, including clear l acquer sanding Sealers, formulated with cellulosic or synthetic re sins to dry by evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, p rotective film.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Lacquer category is e liminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(36) “Low Solids Coating” - A Coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of sol ids per liter (one (1) pound or less of solids per gallon) of Coating material as recommended for application by the manufacturer. T he VOC Content for Low Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance wi th subsection (G)(1)(ii).

(37) “Magnesite Cement Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesit e cement substrate from erosion by water.

(38) “Manufacturer’s Maximum Thinning Recommendatio n” - The maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on th e label or lid of the Coating

container.

(39) “Mastic Texture Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated to cover holes a nd minor cracks and to conceal surface irregularities, and is applied in a single coat of at least 10 mils (0.010 inch) dry film thickness

.

(40) “Medium Density Fiberboard” (MDF) - A composite wood product, panel, molding, or other building material composed of cel lulosic fibers (usually wood) made by dry forming and pressing of a resinated fib er mat.

(41) “Metallic Pigmented Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated to provide a metallic appearance. The Coating must contain at l east 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of Coat ing as applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with the applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(j). The Metallic Pigmen ted Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc-Rich Prim ers.

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

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

coat.

(43) “Nonflat Coating” - A Coating that is not defined under any other def inition in this rule and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-degree meter and five (5) or greater on a 60-degree meter according to the ap plicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(h).1113-8 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (44) “Nonflat - High Gloss Coating” - A Nonflat Coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on a 60-degree meter according to applicable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(h) and labeled in accordance with subsection (D)(1)(l)(i).

(45) “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; tran sportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports and railroads ; facilities used in mining activities, including petroleum extraction; and uti lities infrastructure, including power generation and distribution, and water treatm ent and distribution systems.

(46) “Particleboard” - A composite wood product panel, molding, or other building material composed of cellulosic material (usually w ood) in the form of discrete particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or strands, which are pressed together with resin.

(47) “Pearlescent” - Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and viewing, as observed in mother-of-pearl.

(48) “Plywood” - A panel product consisting of layers of wood Vene ers or composite core pressed together with resin. This includes pa nel products made by either hot or cold pressing (with resin) Veneers to a platform

.

(49) “Post-Consumer Coating” - A finished Coating that would have been disposed of in a landfill, having completed its usefulness to a consumer, and is recovered from, or otherwise diverted from, the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

(50) “Pre-Treatment Wash Primer” - A primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid, by weight, is labeled and formulated for appl ication directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to pro mote adhesion of subsequent topcoats, and is tested in accordance with the app licable test method found in subsection (G)(5)(n).

(51) “Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater” - A Coating labeled and formulated for one or more of the following purposes:

(a) To provide a firm bond between the substrate an d the subsequent Coatings; or (b) To prevent subsequent Coatings from being absor bed by the substrate; or (c) To prevent harm to subsequent Coatings by mater ials 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 subs trate; or (f) To block materials from penetrating into or lea ching out of a substrate.

(52) “Quick-Dry Enamel” - A nonflat Coating that is labeled as specified in subsectionMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-9

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(D)(1)(k)(i) and that is formulated to have the fol lowing characteristics:

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

(b) When tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640-95 sets to touch in 2 hours or less, is tack free in 4 hours o r less, and dries hard in 8 hours or less by the mechanical test method; and

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

Effective January 1, 2013 the Quick-Dry Enamel cat egory is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(53) “Quick-Dry Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater” - A primer, sealer, or undercoater that is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be r ecoated in 2 hours when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640- 95.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Quick-Dry Primer, Se aler, and Undercoater category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table

1.

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

and formulated for application to above-grade concr ete and masonry substrates to provide protection from water and waterborne contam inants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. These Seale rs must penetrate into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in the substrate. The y 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 f ollowing criteria:

(a) The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve wa ter repellency at least 80 percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified in accordance with app licable test methods found in subsection (G)(5)(p); and (b) The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than two (2) percent afte r application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance mu st be verified in accordance with applicable test method found in sub section (G)(5)(q); and (c) Products labeled and formulated for vehicular t raffic surface chloride screening applications must meet the performance cr iteria referenced in subsection (G)(5)(o).1113-10 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (d) Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with subsection (D)(1)(i)(i).

(55) “Recycled Coating” - An Architectural Coating formulated such that it contains not less than 50 percent by volume post-consumer Co ating, with a maximum of 50 percent by volume Secondary Industrial Materials or Virgin Materials.

(56) “Residential” - Areas where people reside or lodge, including, bu t not limited to, single and multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment complexes, motels, and hotels.

(57) “Roof Coating” - A non-bituminous Coating labeled and formulated f or application to roofs for the primary purpose of pre venting penetration of the substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviol et radiation.

(58) “Rust Preventative Coating” - A Coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of metal surfaces for one or more of the following app lications:

(a) Direct-to-metal Coating; or (b) Coating intended for application over rusty, pr eviously coated surfaces

The Rust Preventative Coatings does not include the following:

(c) Coatings that are required to be applied as a t opcoat over a primer; or (d) Coatings that are intended for use on wood or a ny other non-metallic

surface.

Rust Preventative Coatings must be labeled as spec ified in subsection (D)(1)(g)(i).

(59) “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 def inition of a Lacquer is not included in this category, but is included in the L acquer category.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Sanding Sealer categ ory is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(60) “Secondary Industrial Materials” - Products or by-products of the paint manufacturing process that are of known composition and have economic value but can no longer be used for their intended purpos e.

(61) “Semitransparent Coating” - A Coating that contains binders and colored pigme nts and is formulated to change the color of the surfac e, but not conceal the grainMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-11

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pattern or texture.

(62) “Shellac” - A clear or opaque Coating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the lac beetle ( Laciffer lacca ), and formulated to dry by evaporation

without a chemical reaction.

(63) “Shop Application” - Application of a Coating to a product or a compon ent of a product in or on the premises of a factory or a sho p as part of a manufacturing, production, or repairing process (e.g., original eq uipment manufacturing Coatings).

(64) “Solicit” - To require for use or to specify, by written or o ral contract.

(65) “Specialty Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater” - A Coating labeled as specified in subsection (D)(1)(h)(i) and that is formulated for application to a substrate to block water-soluble Stains resulting from: fire, sm oke or water damage.

(66) “Stain” - A semitransparent or opaque Coating labeled and f ormulated to change the color of a surface but not conceal the grain pa ttern or texture.

(67) “Stone Consolidant” - A Coating that is labeled and formulated for appl ication to stone substrates to repair historical structures th at 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 m ethod referenced in subsection (G)(5)(r); and (c) Labeled for professional use only, in accordanc e with the labeling requirements in subsection (D)(1)(i).

(68) “Swimming Pool Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated to coat the inte rior of swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemi cals. Swimming Pool Coatings include Coatings used for swimming pool re pair and maintenance.

(69) “Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating” - A rubber based Coating labeled and formulated to be used over existing rub ber based Coatings for the repair and maintenance of swimming pools.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table

1.

(70) “Temperature-Indicator Safety Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated as a1113-12 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings 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 i ntermittently to temperatures

above 204 o C (400 o F).

Effective January 1, 2013 the Temperature-Indicato r Safety Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.

(71) “Tint Base” - An Architectural Coating to which Colorant is add ed after packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

(72) “Traffic Marking Coating” - A Coating labeled and formulated for marking and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfac es including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, a nd airport runways.

(73) “Tub and Tile Refinish Coating” - A clear or opaque Coating that is labeled and formulated exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. The Coatings must meet all the followi ng criteria:

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

This must be determined in accordance with test me thod referenced in subsection (G)(5)(v). (b) A weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 10 00 cycles. This must be

determined in accordance with test method reference d in subsection (G)(5)(t). (c) Capability to withstand 1000 hours or more of e xposure with few or no #8

blisters. This must be determined in accordance wi th test method referenced in subsection (G)(5)(w). (d) An adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hou rs of recovery. This must

be determined in accordance with test method refere nced in subsection (G)(5)(u).

(74) “United States Environmental Protection Agency ” (USEPA) - The United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the USEPA and his or her authorized representative.

(75) “Varnish” - A clear or semi-transparent wood Coating, excludi ng lacquers and Shellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes may contain small amounts of pigment to color a sur face, or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Varnish category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1.MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-13

Architectural Coatings (76) “Veneer” - Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs fo r use in the manufacture of wood products such as Plywood, lamin ated Veneer lumber, or other products.

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

(78) “Volatile Organic Compound” (VOC) - Any volatile compound containing at least one atom of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carb on dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbo nate, and those compounds listed in 40 CFR 51.100(s).

(79) “VOC Content” - The weight of VOC per volume of Coating. VOC Co ntent is VOC Regulatory, as defined in subsection (G)(1)(a)( i), for all coatings expect those in the Low Solids category. For coating in t he Low Solids category, the VOC Content is VOC Actual, as defined in subsection (G)(1)(a)(ii). If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC Conte nt is VOC Content as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silane s, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curi ng process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

(80) “Waterproofing Sealer” - A Coating labeled and formulated for application to a porous substrate for the primary purpose of prevent ing the penetration of water.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Waterproofing Sealer category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of T able 1.

(81) “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, u ltraviolet light, and Staining.

Effective January 1, 2013 the Waterproofing Concre te/Masonry Sealer Coating category is eliminated and will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table

1.

(82) “Waterproofing Membrane”- A clear or opaque Co ating that is labeled and formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetratio n of liquid water into substrate. Intended for the following applications : below-grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside conc rete planters, and under flooring materials.

Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following cri teria: Coating must be applied in a single coat of at leas t 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch)1113-14 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings dry film thickness; and Coating must meet or exceed the requirements referenced in subsection (G)(5)(y).

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

(83) “Wood Coatings” - Coatings labeled and formulated for application t o Wood Substrates only. The category includes the followi ng: clear and Semitransparent Coatings; Lacquers; Varnishes; Sanding Sealers; pen etrating oils; clear Stains; wood conditioner used as undercoats; wood Sealers u sed as topcoats; opaque Wood Coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding Seal ers; and opaque lacquer Undercoaters. The category does not include the fo llowing: clear Sealers that are labeled and formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces; or Coatings

intended for substrates other than wood. Wood Coat ings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with subsectio n (D)(1)(m)(i).

(84) “Wood Preservative” - A Coating labeled and formulated to protect expos ed wood from decay or insect attack, that is registered wit h both the U.S. EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. §§136 et seq. ) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulat ion.

(85) “Wood Substrate” - A substrate made of wood, Particleboard, Plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard, rattan, wicker, bamboo, or comp osite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Products do not include items com prised of simulated wood.

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

(a) Coating contains at least 65 percent metallic z inc 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 applicati ons of Coating; and (c) Coating is intended for professional use only a nd is labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling requirements in subsec tion (D)(1)(n)(i).



### (C) Requirements

(1) VOC Content Limits

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

(i) Manufacture, blend, or repackage for use withi n the District; (ii) Supply, sell, or offer for sale for use withi n the District; or (iii) Solicit for application or apply within the District,MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-15

Architectural Coatings any Architectural Coating with a VOC Content in exc ess of the

corresponding limit specified in Table 1 or Table 2 , after the specified

effective date in Table 1 or Table 2. Limits are e xpressed as VOC Content, thinned to the Manufacture’s Maximum Thinn ing Recommendation, excluding any Colorant added to Tin t Bases.

(2) Most Restrictive VOC Limit

(a) If anywhere on the container of any Architectur al Coating, or any label or sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, advertising, or technical literature supplied by a manufacturer, or anyone ac ting on their behalf, any representation is made that indicates that the Coating meets the definition of, or is recommended for use for more t han one of the Coating categories listed in Table 1 or Table 2, then the m ost restrictive VOC Content limit shall apply. This provision does not apply to the following Coating categories:

(3) Specialty Coating Categories

(a) If a Coating meets a definition in Section (B) for one or more specialty coating categories that are listed in Table 1 or Ta ble 2, then that Coating is not required to meet the VOC limits for Flat, Nonfl at, or Nonflat-High1113-16 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings Gloss Coatings, but is required to meet the VOC lim it for the applicable specialty Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2.

(b) For any Coating that does not meet any of the d efinitions for the specialty Coatings categories listed in Table 1 or Table 2, t he VOC Content limit shall be determined by classifying the Coating as a Flat Coating, Nonflat Coating, or Nonflat - High Gloss Coating based on i ts gloss, as defined in subsections (B)(28), (B)(43), and (B)(44) and the c orresponding Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat High Gloss VOC limit shall appl y.

(4) Eliminated Categories

(a) Effective January 1, 2013 the Coating categorie s listed in Table 2 are eliminated, and these Coatings will be subject to t he VOC limit for the applicable category in Table 1, except as provided in subsections (C)(2), (C)(3) and (C)(5).

(5) Sell-Through of Coatings

(a) A Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manu factured prior to January 1, 2013 effective date may be sold, supplied, or of fered for sale for up to three years after the January 1, 2013, so long as t he Coating complied with the standards in effect at the time the Coating was manufactured

. A Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactur ed before the January 1, 2013effective date may be applied at any time, b oth before and after January 1, 2013, so long as the Coating complied wi th the standards in effect at the time the Coating was manufactured. T his subsection does not apply to any Coating that does not display the date or date-code required by subsection (D)(1)(a).

(6) Painting Practices

(a) All Architectural Coating containers used to ap ply the contents therein to a surface directly from the container by pouring, s iphoning, 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 applica tion containers.

(b) Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and cleanup shall be closed when not in use.

(7) ThinningMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-17

Architectural Coatings (a) No person who applies or Solicits the applica tion of any Architectural

Coating shall apply a Coating that is thinned to ex ceed the applicable VOC limit specified in Table 1 or Table 2.

(8) Rust Preventative Coatings

(a) Effective until January 1, 2013, a person sha ll only apply or Solicit the

application of a rust preventative Coating for non- industrial uses, unless the rust preventative Coating complies with the ind ustrial maintenance Coating VOC limit specified in Table 1.

(9) Early Compliance Provision

(a) Prior to January 1, 2013, any coating that meet s a definition in Section (B) for a coating category listed in Table 1 and compli es with the applicable VOC limit in Table 1 and with Sections (C)(2) and ( D) shall be considered in compliance with this rule.



### (D) Container Labeling Requirements

(1) Each manufacturer of any Architectural Coating subject to this rule shall display the following information on the Coating container (or label) in which the Coating is sold or distributed.

(a) Date Code

(i) The date the Coating was manufactured, or a dat e code representing the date the Coating was manufactured, shall be indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the conta iner. (ii) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any C oating, the manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with CARB.

(b) Thinning Recommendations

(i) A statement of the manufacturer’s recommendatio n regarding thinning of the Coating shall be indicated on the l abel or lid of the

container. (ii) This requirement does not apply to the thinnin g of Architectural Coatings with water. (iii) If thinning of the Coating prior to use is no t necessary, the recommendation must specify that the Coating is to be applied without thinning.

(c) VOC Content1113-18 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings Each container of any Coating subject to this rule shall display one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coati ng:

(i) Maximum VOC Content as determined from all pote ntial product formulations; or (ii) VOC Content as determined from actual formulat ion data; or (iii) VOC Content as determined using the applicable test methods in Section (G)(2). (iv) If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, th e container must display the VOC content, as supplied. (v) If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the contai ner must display the VOC content, including the maximum amou nt of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. (vi) Effective January 1, 2013, if the coating is a mult i-component product, the container must display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed. (vii) Effective January 1, 2013, if the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethan ol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must inc lude the VOCs emitted during curing.

(d) Faux Finishing Coatings

(i) Effective 01/01/2013 the labels of all clear to pcoat Faux Finishing Coatings shall prominently display the statement “T his product can only be sold or used as part of a Faux Finishing Co ating system”.

(e) Industrial Maintenance Coatings

(i) The labels of all Industrial Maintenance Coatin g subject to this rule shall display on the label or lid of the conta iner in which the Coating is sold or distributed one or more of the d escriptions listed in subsections (a) - (c) below:

a. “For industrial use only”. b. “For professional use only”.

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

use”.

(f) Clear Brushing Lacquers

(i) The labels of all Clear Brushing Lacquers shall pro minently display the statements “For brush application only, ” and “This product must not be thinned or sprayed”.MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-19

Architectural Coatings (ii) Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013.

(g) Rust Preventative Coatings

(i) The labels of all Rust Preventative Coatings sh all prominently display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only”.

(h) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters

(i) The labels of all Specialty Primers, Sealers, a nd Undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of the descriptions listed in subsections (a) - (c) below.

a. “For fire-damaged substrates”. b. “For smoke-damaged substrates”. c. “For water-damaged substrates”.

(ii) Until January 1, 2013, the Specialty Primer, S ealer, and Undercoater category includes coatings formulated t o seal excessively chalky surfaces. An excessively chalky surface is one that is defined as having a chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-98. Until Ja nuary 1, 2013, the labels of Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters may display “For excessively chalky substrates” ins tead of, or in conjunction with, one or more of the descriptions l isted in Section (D)(1)(h)(i) above.

(i) Reactive Penetrating Sealers

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Reactiv e Penetrating Sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive P enetrating

Sealer”.

(j) Stone Consolidants

(i) Effective 01/01/2013 the labels of all Stone Co nsolidants shall prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidan t – For Professional Use Only”

(k) Quick Dry Enamels

(i) The labels of all quick dry enamels shall promi nently display the words “Quick Dry” and the dry hard time.1113-20 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (ii) Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013.

(l) Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings

(i) The labels of all Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings sha ll prominently display the words “High Gloss”.

(m) Wood Coatings

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Wood Coatin gs shall prominently display the statement “For Wood Substra tes Only”.

(n) Zinc Rich Primers

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Zinc Rich P rimers shall prominently display the statement display one or mo re 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”.



### (E) Reporting Requirements

(1) Sales Data

(a) A responsible official from each manufacturer s hall upon request of the Executive Officer of the CARB, or his or her delega te, provide data concerning the distribution and sales of Architectu ral Coatings. The responsible official shall within 180 days provide information, including,

but not limited to:

(i) The name and mailing address of the manufacture r; (ii) The name, address and telephone number of a co ntact 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 o r exterior use or both; (v) The number of gallons sold in California in con tainers greater than one (1) liter (1.057 quart) and equal to or less th an one (1) liter (1.057 quart); (vi) The VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory cont ent in grams per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC Actual contentMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-21

Architectural Coatings and VOC Regulatory content after maximum recommende d thinning. If containers less than one (1) liter hav e a different VOC Content than containers greater than one (1) liter, list separately. If the Coating is a multi-component product, provide t he 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 i n the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as r eferenced in subsection (B)(78); (ix) Whether the product is marketed as solventborn e, waterborne, or 100 percent solids; (x) Description of resin or binder in the product; (xi) Whether the Coating is a single-component or m ulti-component product; (xii) The density of the product in pounds per gall on; (xiii) The percent by weight of: solids, all volati le materials, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in subsection (B)(78) ; and (xiv) The percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definiti on, as referenced in subsection (B)(78).

(b) All sales data listed in subsections (E)(1)(a)( i) through (E)(1)(a)(xiv) shall be maintained by the responsible official for a min imum 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 i nformation 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 exemp t as a VOC when determining VOC content of a coating and compliance with emission limitations, it remains a VOC for purposes of all r ecordkeeping, emissions inventory, and dispersion modeling and must be trea ted as such.



### (F) Administrative Requirements

(1) District Rule 442 Applicability

(a) Any Coating, Coating operation, or facility whi ch is exempt from all or a portion of the VOC limits of this rule shall comply with the provisions of

District Rule 442.

(2) Severability1113-22 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (a) Each provision of this rule shall be deemed sev erable, and in the event that any provision of this rule is held to be invalid, t he remainder of this rule

shall continue in full force and effect.



### (G) Compliance Provisions and Test Methods

(1) Calculation of VOC Content

(a) For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC Content limits in Table 1 and Table 2, the VOC Content of a Coating s hall 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 suppl ied. The VOC Content

of a Tint Base shall be determined without Colorant that is added after the Tint Base is manufactured. Effective January 1, 20 13 if the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC Content must be ca lculated as mixed or catalyzed. Effective January 1, 2013, if the coati ng contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethan ol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC Content must include th e VOCs emitted during curing.

(i) With the exception of Low Solids Coatings, dete rmine the VOC Content in grams of VOC per liter of Coating thinne d to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding th e volume of any water and Exempt Compounds. Determine the V OC Content using equation 1 as follows:

VOC Regulatory = grams of VOC per liter of Coating Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of Exempt Compounds, in grams Vm = volume of Coating, in liters Vw = volume of water, in liters Vec = volume of Exempt Compounds, in liters

(ii) For Low Solids Coatings, determine the VOC Con tent in units of grams of VOC per liter of Coating thinned to the ma nufacturer's maximum recommendation, including the volume of any water and Exempt Compounds. Determine the VOC Content using equation ) V ec - V w - V m ( )

W ec - W w - W s (

= Regulatory VOC

Where:

) V m ( ) W ec - W w - W s (

= Actual VOCMDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-23

Architectural Coatings 2 as follows:

Where:

VOC Actual = the VOC content of a low solids Coating grams of VOC per liter of Coating Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of Exempt Compounds, in grams Vm = volume of Coating, in liters

(2) VOC Content of Coatings

(a) To determine the physical properties of a Coati ng in order to perform the calculations in subsection (G)(1), the reference me thod for VOC Content is USEPA Method 24, incorporated by reference in su bsection (G)(5)(x), except as provided in subsections (G)(3) and (G)(4)

.

(b) An alternative method to determine the VOC Cont ent of Coatings is South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 304-91 (Revised February 1996), incorporated by reference in subsection (G)( 5)(a).

(c) The Exempt Compounds content shall be determine d 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).

(d) To determine the VOC Content of a Coating, the manufacturer may use USEPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provid ed in subsection (G)(3), formulation data, or any other reasonable m eans for predicting that the Coating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance checks, record keeping).

(i) However, if there are any inconsistencies betwe en the results of USEPA Method 24 test and any other means for determ ining VOC Content, the USEPA Method 24 test results will gove rn, except when an alternative method is approved as specified in subsection (G)(3). The APCO may require the manufacturer to c onduct a USEPA Method 24 analysis.

(3) Alternative Test Methods1113-24 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings (a) Other test methods demonstrated to provide resu lts that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with subsection (G)(2), after review and approved in writing by the District, CARB, and USEPA, may also be

used.

(4) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings

(a) Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent Coating s used as Traffic Marking Coatings shall be conducted according to a modification of USEPA Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsection (G)(5)(k).

(b) This method has not been approved for methacryl ate multicomponent Coatings used for other purposes than as Traffic Ma rking Coatings or for other classes of multicomponent Coatings.

(5) Test Methods: The following test methods are incorporated by ref erence herein, and shall be used to test Coatings subject to the p rovisions of this rule:

(a) Acid Content of Coatings : The acid content of a coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 1613-96, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermedi ates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

(b) Alternative VOC Content of Coatings : The VOC Content of Coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or South C oast Air Quality Management District Method 304-91 (Revised 1996), “ Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materia ls,” South Coast Air Quality Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples

.

(c) Aluminum Roof Coatings: The metallic content of the Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management Di strict Method 318- 95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Meta l in Coatings by XRay Diffraction”.

(d) Exempt Compounds--Parachlorobenzotrifluoride ( PCBTF): The Exempt Compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analy zed as an exempt compound for compliance with Section (G) by Bay Are a Air Quality Management District Method 41, “Determination of Vo latile Organic Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Related Mat erials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures , Volume III, adopted 12/20/95.MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-25

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(e) Exempt Compounds--Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxane s, shall be analyzed as Exempt Compounds for compliance with Section (G) by Bay Area Air Quality Management District Method 43, “Determinati on of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Solvent-Based Coatings, Inks, an d Related Materials,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures

, Volume III, adopted 11/6/96.

(f) Faux Finishing Coating: The metallic content of the Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management Di strict Method 318- 95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Meta l in Coatings by XRay Diffraction”.

(g) Flame Spread Index: The flame spread index of a fire-retardant Coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 84-07, “S tandard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Build ing Materials”.

(h) Fire Resistance Rating: The fire resistance rating of a fire-resistive Coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation E 1 19-07, “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Constructio n Materials”.

(i) Gloss Determination: The gloss of a Coating shall be determined by ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999), “Standard Test Me thod for Specular

Gloss”

(j) Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specialty Coa tings: ASTM D7088-04, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pr essure for Coatings Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry

.

(k) Metal Content of Coatings : The metallic content of a Coating shall be determined by South Coast Air Quality Management Di strict Method 318- 95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Meta l in Coatings by XRay Diffraction,” South Coast Air Quality Management District Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samp les

.

(l) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings : The VOC Content of methacrylate multicomponent Coatings used as Traffi c Marking Coatings shall be analyzed by the procedures in 40 CFR part 59, subpart D, appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Conte nt of Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coa tings” (September 11, 1998).

(m) Mold and Mildew Growth for Basement Specialty C oatings: ASTM D3273-00, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to G rowth of Mold on1113-26 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmenta l Chamber” and ASTM D3274-95, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial ( Fungal or Algal)

Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation”.

(n) Other Exempt Compounds: The content of compounds exempt under U.S. EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by 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 Samp les

.

(o) Pre-Treatment Wash Primer: ASTM D1613-06, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Inter mediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”.

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

(q) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Repellency: ASTM C67-07, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Str uctural Clay Tile”; or ASTM C97-02, “Standard Test Methods for Absorpti on and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone”; or ASTM C140- 06, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry U nits and Related

Units”.

(r) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transm ission: ASTM E96/E96M-05, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of

Materials”.

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

Use of Stone Consolidants”.

(t) Surface Chalkiness : The chalkiness of a surface shall be determined u sing ASTM Designation D 4214-98, “Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films”. (u ) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060-0 7, “Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber

Abraser”.

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

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of O rganic Coatings by

the Taber Abraser”.MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-27

Architectural Coatings

(v) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings U sing Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D3359-02, “Standard Test Met hods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test” (see Section (B), Tub and Tile Refinish Coating.

(w) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness: ASTM D 3363-05, “Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test”.

(x) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Water Resistance : ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D714-02e1, “Stand ard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints”.

(y) VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC Content of a Coating shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 as it exists in ap pendix 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”.

(z) Waterproofing Membrane: ASTM C836-06, “Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeri c Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course”.

[SIP: See SIP Table at http://www.mdaqmd.ca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx? documentid=45 ]1113-28 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings Table 1

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter a 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 m aximum recommendation for thinning that is indicate d on the label or lid of the Coating container.

Table 2MDAQMD Rule 1113 1113-29

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VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Effective January 1, 2013 the coating categories in Table 2 are eliminated and will be subject to the VOC limit of the
applicable category in Table 1, except as provided in Section (C)(2), (C)(3), and (C)(5 ).

Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter of C oating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recomm endation, excluding the volume of any water, Exempt Compounds , or Colorant added to tint bases. “Manufacturer’s maximum

recommendation” means the maximum recommendation fo r thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the Coating container.

Coating Category Effective

02/24/2003 Antenna Coatings 530 Antifouling Coatings 400 Clear Wood Coatings Clear Brushing Lacquers 680 Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) 5 50 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 4001113-30 MDAQMD Rule 1113 Architectural Coatings This page intentionally left blank.