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

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

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 RULE 1113 

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(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 rule is applicable to 

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

any Architectural Coating for use within the Mojave Desert Air Quality 

Management District as well as any person who applies 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, sold, offered for sale, or 

manufactured for use outside of the District or for shipment to other 

manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging. 

(b) Any Aerosol Coating Product. 

(c) With the exception of Section (E), any Architectural Coating that is sold 

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

(B) Definitions

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

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

two surfaces together other than by mechanical means.

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

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

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

equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

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

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

California Health & Safety Code §40750 and his or her designee. 
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(4) “Aluminum Roof”- A Coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application 

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

of Coating (at least 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigment content shall be determined 

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

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

to equipment and associated structural Appurtenances that are used to receive or 

transmit electromagnetic signals. 

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Antenna Coating category 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 Appurtenances to prevent or reduce the 

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

antifouling Coating, the Coating must be registered with both the USEPA under 

the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. §§136 et seq.) 

and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. 

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

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

escapes; and window screens.

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

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

installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in Shop Applications or 

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

automobiles, and Adhesives are not considered Architectural Coatings for the 

purposes of this rule. 

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

formulated for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a 

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

meet the following criteria: 

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

pressure, as determined in accordance with test method referenced in 
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subsection (G)(5)(i). 

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

microbial growth rating of eight (8) or more, as determined in accordance 

with test methods referenced in subsection (G)(5)(l). 

(10) “Bitumens”- Black or brown materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, tar, 

pitch, and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon disulfide, consist mainly of 

hydrocarbons, and are obtained from natural deposits or as residues from the 

distillation of crude petroleum or coal. 

(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 labeled 

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

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

components. 

(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 authorized representative, the 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1. 

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

and varnishes, applied to Wood Substrates to provide a transparent or translucent 

solid film. 

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

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1. 

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

that is added to an Architectural Coating after packaging 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 evaporation 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 and masonry surfaces to perform 

one or more of the following functions: 

 (a) Prevent penetration of water; or 

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

ultraviolet light; or 

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

(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 application 

such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental 

surfaces in the vicinity of the surface Coating activity. 

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

Regulation (CFR) 51.100(s). The Exempt Compounds content shall be 

determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 303-91 

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

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

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

(25) “Faux Finishing Coating”- A Coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more 

of the following: 
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 (a) A glaze or textured Coating used to create artistic effects including, but 

not limited to, dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble 

and wood grain. 

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

appearance that contains at least 48 grams of Pearlescent mica pigment or 

other iridescent pigment per liter of Coating applied (at least 0.4 pounds 

per gallon). 

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

less than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of Coating as 

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

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

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

greater than 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of Coating as 

applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and which requires a clear 

topcoat to prevent the degradation of the finish under normal use 

conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be determined in 

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

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

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

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

Coating system, and must be labeled in accordance with subsection 

(D)(1)(d). 

(26) “Fire-Resistive Coating”– A Coating labeled and formulated to protect the 

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

and other structural materials. The category includes sprayed fire resistive 

materials and intumescent Fire-Resistive Coatings that are used to bring structural 

materials into compliance with federal, state, and local building code 

requirements. The Fire-Resistive Coating and the testing agency must be 

approved by building code officials and shall be tested in accordance with the 

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

 (27) “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 and shall be tested in accordance with the test method referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(f). 

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

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

primary category (eg., Flat, Nonflat, etc.). 
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(28) “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 according to the applicable test method 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 category 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 concrete from bonding to the form. 

The form may consist of wood, metal, or some material 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, and bulletin enamels. 

 

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

formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to 

temperatures above 204oC (400oF). 

(34) “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 subsections (a) - (e) 

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

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

condensation; 

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

chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions; 

 (c) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121oC (250o

F); 

 (d) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent 

scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or scouring agents; or 

 (e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components. 
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(35) “Lacquer”- A clear or opaque wood Coating, including clear lacquer sanding 

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

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

Effective January 1, 2013 the Lacquer category is eliminated 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 solids per 

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

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

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

(37) “Magnesite Cement Coating”- A Coating labeled and formulated for application 

to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from 

erosion by water. 

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

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

container. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

(41) “Metallic Pigmented Coating”- A Coating labeled and formulated to provide a 

metallic appearance. The Coating must contain at least 48 grams of elemental 

metallic pigment (excluding zinc) per liter of Coating 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 Pigmented Coating category does not 

include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc-Rich Primers. 

(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 definition in this 

rule and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-degree meter and five (5) 

or greater on a 60-degree meter according to the applicable test method found in 

subsection (G)(5)(h). 
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(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; transportation infrastructure, 

including highways, bridges, airports and railroads; facilities used in mining 

activities, including petroleum extraction; and utilities infrastructure, including 

power generation and distribution, and water treatment and distribution systems.

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

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

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

together with resin. 

(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 Veneers or composite 

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

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

(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 application directly to bare metal 

surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent 

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

subsection (G)(5)(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 and the subsequent 

Coatings; or 

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

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

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

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

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

(52) “Quick-Dry Enamel”- A nonflat Coating that is labeled as specified in subsection 
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(D)(1)(k)(i) and that is formulated to have the following characteristics:

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

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

80oF);

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

touch in 2 hours or less, is tack free in 4 hours or less, and dries hard in 8 

hours or less by the mechanical test method; and 

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

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Quick-Dry Enamel category is eliminated and will 

be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1. 

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

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

in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640- 95. 

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

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

1. 

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

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

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

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

and masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with 

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

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

Reactive Penetrating Sealers must meet all of the following criteria: 

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

percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This 

performance must be verified in accordance with applicable test methods 

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

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

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

concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified in 

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

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

screening applications must meet the performance criteria referenced in 

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(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 Coating, with a maximum of 

50 percent by volume Secondary Industrial Materials or Virgin Materials. 

(56) “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. 

(57) “Roof Coating”- A non-bituminous Coating labeled and formulated for 

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

substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviolet radiation.

(58) “Rust Preventative Coating”- A Coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of 

metal surfaces for one or more of the following applications: 

(a) Direct-to-metal Coating; or 

(b) Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated surfaces 

The Rust Preventative Coatings does not include the following: 

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

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

surface. 

 Rust Preventative Coatings must be labeled as specified 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 definition of a Lacquer is not 

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

 

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Sanding Sealer category 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 purpose. 

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

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

(64) “Solicit”- To require for use or to specify, by written or oral 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, smoke or water damage.

(66) “Stain”- A semitransparent or opaque Coating labeled and formulated to change 

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

(67) “Stone Consolidant”- A Coating that is labeled and formulated for application to 

stone substrates to repair historical structures that have been damaged by 

weathering or other decay mechanisms. 

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

consolidate deteriorated material; 

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

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

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

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

(68) “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. 

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

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

repair and maintenance of swimming pools. 

 Effective January 1, 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 a 
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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 204oC (400oF).

 Effective January 1, 2013 the Temperature-Indicator 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 added 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 surfaces including, but not limited to, 

curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and 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 following criteria: 

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

 This must be determined in accordance with test method referenced in 

subsection (G)(5)(v). 

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

determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(t). 

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

blisters. This must be determined in accordance with test method 

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

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

be determined in accordance with test method referenced in subsection 

(G)(5)(u). 

(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, excluding lacquers and 

Shellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes 

may contain small amounts of pigment to color a surface, or to control the final 

sheen or gloss of the finish. 

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

subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 1. 
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(76) “Veneer”- Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs for use in the 

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

other products. 

(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, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, 

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

listed in 40 CFR 51.100(s). 

(79) “VOC Content”- The weight of VOC per volume of Coating. VOC Content is 

VOC Regulatory, as defined in subsection (G)(1)(a)(i), for all coatings expect 

those in the Low Solids category. For coating in the Low Solids category, the 

VOC Content is VOC Actual, as defined in subsection (G)(1)(a)(ii). If the 

coating is a multi-component product, the VOC Content is VOC Content as 

mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients 

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

must include the VOCs emitted during curing. 

(80) “Waterproofing Sealer”- A Coating labeled and formulated for application to a 

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

 

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

will be subjected to the applicable VOC limits of Table 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, ultraviolet light, and Staining. 

 

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

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

1. 

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

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

waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into 

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

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

flooring materials. 

Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following criteria: 

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dry film thickness; and Coating must meet or exceed the requirements referenced 

in subsection (G)(5)(y). 

The Waterproofing Membrane category does not include topcoats that are 

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

pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.). 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with subsection (D)(1)(m)(i). 

(84) “Wood Preservative”- A Coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood 

from decay or insect attack, that is registered with both the U.S. EPA under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. §§136 et seq.) and 

with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. 

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

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

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

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

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

weight of total solids; and 

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

bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of Coating; and 

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

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

(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 within the District;

(ii) Supply, sell, or offer for sale for use within the District; or

(iii) Solicit for application or apply within the District, 
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any Architectural Coating with a VOC Content in excess of the 

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

effective date in Table 1 or Table 2. Limits are expressed as VOC 

Content, thinned to the Manufacture’s Maximum Thinning 

Recommendation, excluding any Colorant added to Tint Bases. 

(2) Most Restrictive VOC Limit 

(a) 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, 

any representation 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 Table 1 or Table 2, then the most 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 Table 2, then that Coating is 

not required to meet the VOC limits for Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat-High 
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Gloss Coatings, but is required to meet the VOC limit for the applicable 

specialty Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2. 

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

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

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

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

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

Nonflat, or Nonflat High Gloss VOC limit shall apply. 

 (4) Eliminated Categories 

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

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

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

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

(5) Sell-Through of Coatings 

(a) A Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured prior to January 

1, 2013 effective date may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to 

three years after the January 1, 2013, so long as the Coating complied with 

the standards in effect at the time the Coating was manufactured. A 

Coating listed in Table 1 or Table 2 and manufactured before the January 

1, 2013effective date may be applied at any time, both before and after 

January 1, 2013, so long as the Coating complied with the standards in 

effect at the time the Coating was manufactured. This 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 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 application containers. 

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

cleanup shall be closed when not in use. 

(7) Thinning 
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 (a) 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 Table 1 or Table 2. 

(8) Rust Preventative Coatings 

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

application of a rust preventative Coating for non-industrial uses, unless 

the rust preventative Coating complies with the industrial maintenance 

Coating VOC limit specified in Table 1. 

(9) Early Compliance Provision 

(a) Prior to January 1, 2013, any coating that meets a definition in Section (B) 

for a coating category listed in Table 1 and complies with the applicable 

VOC limit in Table 1 and with Sections (C)(2) and (D) shall be considered 

in compliance with this rule. 

(D) Container Labeling Requirements 

(1) Each manufacturer of any 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 date code 

representing the date the Coating was manufactured, shall be 

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

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

manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with CARB.

(b) Thinning Recommendations 

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

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

container. 

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

Coatings with water. 

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

recommendation must specify that the Coating is to be applied 

without thinning. 

(c) VOC Content 
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Each container of any Coating subject to this rule shall display one of the 

following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating: 

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

formulations; or 

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

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

Section (G)(2). 

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

must display the VOC content, as supplied. 

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

display the VOC content, including the maximum amount of 

thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. 

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

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

catalyzed. 

(vii) Effective January 1, 2013, if the coating contains silanes, 

siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs 

during the curing process, the VOC content must include the 

VOCs emitted during curing. 

(d) Faux Finishing Coatings 

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

Coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can 

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

(e) Industrial Maintenance Coatings 

(i) The labels of all Industrial Maintenance Coating subject to this 

rule shall display on the label or lid of the container in which the 

Coating is sold or distributed one or more of the descriptions listed 

in subsections (a) - (c) below:

a. “For industrial use only”.

b. “For professional use only”.

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

use”.

(f) Clear Brushing Lacquers 

(i) The labels of all Clear Brushing Lacquers shall prominently 

display the statements “For brush application only,” and “This 

product must not be thinned or sprayed”. 
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(ii) Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013. 

(g) Rust Preventative Coatings 

(i) The labels of all Rust Preventative Coatings shall prominently 

display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only”. 

(h) Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 

(i) The labels of all Specialty Primers, Sealers, and 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, Sealer, and 

Undercoater category includes coatings formulated to seal 

excessively chalky surfaces. An excessively chalky surface is one 

that is defined as having a chalk rating of four or less as 

determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-98. Until January 1, 

2013, the labels of Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 

may display “For excessively chalky substrates” instead of, or in 

conjunction with, one or more of the descriptions listed in Section 

(D)(1)(h)(i) above. 

 (i) Reactive Penetrating Sealers 

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

shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating 

Sealer”. 

 (j) Stone Consolidants 

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

prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidant – For 

Professional Use Only” 

(k) Quick Dry Enamels 

(i) The labels of all quick dry enamels shall prominently display the 

words “Quick Dry” and the dry hard time. 
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(ii) Category is eliminated as of January 1, 2013. 

(l) Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings 

(i) The labels of all Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings shall prominently 

display the words “High Gloss”. 

 (m) Wood Coatings 

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

prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”. 

(n) Zinc Rich Primers 

(i) Effective 01/01/2013, the labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall 

prominently display the statement display one or more of the 

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

a. “For professional use only”. 

b. “For industrial use only”. 

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

residential use”. 

(E) Reporting Requirements 

 (1) Sales Data 

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

Executive Officer of the CARB, or his or her delegate, provide data 

concerning the distribution and sales of Architectural Coatings. The 

responsible official shall within 180 days provide information, including, 

but not limited to: 

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

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

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

applicable Coating category; 

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

both; 

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

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

(1.057 quart); 

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

per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC Actual content 
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and VOC Regulatory content after maximum recommended 

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

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

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

Content as mixed or catalyzed; 

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

VOC constituents in the product; 

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

specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as referenced in 

subsection (B)(78); 

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

100 percent solids; 

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

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

product; 

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

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

any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the 

VOC definition, as referenced in subsection (B)(78); and 

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

product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as 

referenced in subsection (B)(78). 

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

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

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

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

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

Code of Regulations Sections 91000-91022. 

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

determining VOC content of a coating and compliance with emission 

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

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

(F) Administrative Requirements

(1) District Rule 442 Applicability 

(a) Any Coating, Coating operation, or facility which is exempt from all or a 

portion of the VOC limits of this rule shall comply with the provisions of 

District Rule 442. 

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

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

shall continue in full force and effect. 

(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 shall be determined by 

using the procedures described in subsection (i) or (ii) below, as 

appropriate. If the manufacture does not recommend thinning, the VOC 

Content must be calculated for the product as supplied. The VOC Content 

of a Tint Base shall be determined without Colorant that is added after the 

Tint Base is manufactured. Effective January 1, 2013 if the coating is a 

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

catalyzed. Effective January 1, 2013, if the coating contains silanes, 

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

the curing process, the VOC Content must include the VOCs emitted 

during curing. 

(i) 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 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 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 equation 

 

V ) ec ( Vm - Vw - 

W ) ec W - Ww - s

 (

VOC Regulatory =

 Where: 

 

 ( Vm ) 

W ) ec W - Ww - s

 (

VOC Actual =
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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 Coating in order to perform the 

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

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

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

(b) 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 subsection (G)(5)(a). 

(c) The Exempt Compounds content shall be determined by South Coast Air 

Quality Management District Method 303-91 (Revised August 1996), Bay 

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

Quality Management District Method 43, incorporated by reference in 

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

(d) To determine the VOC Content of a Coating, the manufacturer may use 

USEPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in subsection 

(G)(3), formulation data, or any other reasonable means for predicting that 

the Coating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance 

checks, record keeping). 

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

USEPA Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC 

Content, the USEPA Method 24 test results will govern, except 

when an alternative method is approved as specified in subsection 

(G)(3). The APCO may require the manufacturer to conduct a 

USEPA Method 24 analysis. 

(3) Alternative Test Methods 
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(a) Other test methods demonstrated to provide results that are acceptable for 

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

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

used. 

(4) Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings 

(a) Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent Coatings 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 methacrylate multicomponent 

Coatings used for other purposes than as Traffic Marking Coatings or for 

other classes of multicomponent Coatings. 

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

and shall be used to test Coatings subject to the provisions 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 Intermediates 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 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. 

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

determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318-

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

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

Compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride, shall be analyzed as an exempt 

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

Management District Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic 

Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing 

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District 

Manual of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 12/20/95. 
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(e) Exempt Compounds--Siloxanes: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, 

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

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

Quality Management District Method 43, “Determination of Volatile 

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

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Manual of Procedures, 

Volume III, adopted 11/6/96. 

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

determined by South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 318-

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

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

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

Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”. 

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

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

Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials”. 

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

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

Gloss” 

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

“Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings 

Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry. 

(k) 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 XRay Diffraction,” South Coast Air Quality Management District 

Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples. 

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

methacrylate multicomponent Coatings used as Traffic Marking Coatings 

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

appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate 

Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings” (September 

11, 1998). 

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

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

(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 Samples. 

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

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

Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products”. 

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

Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete 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 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”. 

(r) Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Vapor Transmission: 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 using 

ASTM Designation D 4214-98, “Standard Test Methods for Evaluating 

the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films”. (u) Tub and Tile 

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

Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber 

Abraser”. 

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

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by 

the Taber Abraser”. 
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(v) Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard 

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled 

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

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

Refinish Coating. 

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

Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test”. 

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

“Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using 

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

for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints”. 

(y) VOC Content of Coatings: The VOC Content of a Coating shall be 

determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 as it exists in appendix A of 40 Code 

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

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

Surface Coatings”. 

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

High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing 

Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course”. 

[SIP: See SIP Table at 

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Table 1 

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

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

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

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

the label or lid of the Coating container. 

Table 2 
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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 Coating thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, 

excluding the volume of any water, Exempt Compounds, or Colorant added to tint bases. “Manufacturer’s maximum 

recommendation” means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the 

Coating container. 

Coating Category 

Effective 

02/24/2003

Antenna Coatings 530 

Antifouling Coatings 400 

Clear Wood Coatings 

 Clear Brushing Lacquers 680 

 Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) 550 

 Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sanding 

sealers) 350 

 Varnishes 350 

Fire-Retardant Coatings: 

 Clear 650 

 Opaque 350 

Flow Coatings 420 

Quick-Dry Enamels 250 

Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 200 

Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coatings 340 

Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings 550 

Waterproofing Sealers 250 

Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers 400 
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