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EL DORADO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

RULE 215 - ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

(Revised: 9/08/94; 9/27/94, 6/20/2017, 08/ 25/2020, 7/16/2024)

INDEX

215.1 PURPOSE

215.2 APPLICABILITY

215.3 SEVERABILITY

215.4 EXEMPTIONS

215.5 DEFINITIONS

A. ADHESIVE

B. AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT

C. ALUMINUM ROOF COATING

D. APPURTENANCE

E. ARCHITECTURAL COATING

F. BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING

A. BITUMENSBITUMENS

H. BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING

I. BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER

J. BOND BREAKERS

K. BUILDING ENVELOPE

L. BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING

M. COATING

N. COLORANT

O. CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND

P. CONCRETE /MASONRY SEALER

Q. CONTINGENCY MEASURE TRIGGER DATE

R. DRIVEWAY SEALER

S. DRY FOG COATING

T. EXEMPT COMPOUND

U. FAUX FINISHING COATING

V. FIRE -RESISTIVE COATING

W. FLAT COATING

X. FLOOR COATING

Y. FORM-RELEASE COMPOUND

Z. GRAPHIC ARTS COATING ( OR SIGN PAINT)

AA. HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATING

BB. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING

CC. INTERIOR STAIN

DD. INTUMESCENT

EE. LOW-SOLIDS COATING

FF. MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING

GG. MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION

HH. MARKET

II. MASTIC TEXTURE COATING

JJ. MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF)

KK. METALLIC PIGMENTED COATING

LL. MULTI-COLOR COATINGS

MM. NONFLAT COATING

NN. NONFLAT – HIGH GLOSS COATING

OO. PARTICLE BOARD

PP. PEARLESCENT

QQ. PLYWOOD

RR. POST-CONSUMER COATING

SS. PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER

TT. PRIMERS, SEALERS AND UNDERCOATERS

UU. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER

VV. RECYLED COATING

WW. RESIDENTIAL

XX. ROOF COATINGS

YY. RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING

ZZ. SECONDARY INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

AAA. SEMITRANSPARENT COATINGS

BBB. SHELLACS

CCC. SHOP APPLICATION

DDD. SOLICIT

EEE. SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS AND UNDERCOATERS

FFF. STAIN

GGG. STONE CONSOLIDANT

HHH. SWIMMING POOL COATINGS

III. TILE AND STONE SEALER

TINT BASE

JJJ.

A. TINT BASE

KKK. TRAFFIC MARKING COATING

LLL. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING

MMM. VENEER

NNN. VIRGIN MATERIAL

OOO. VOLATILE ORGANCE COMPOUND (VOC)

PPP. VOC ACTUAL

QQQ. VOC CONTENT

RRR. VOC REGULATORY

SSS. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

TTT. WOOD COATING

UUU. WOOD PRESERVATIVE

VVV. WOOD SUBSTRATE

WWW. ZINC-RICH PRIMER

215.6 STANDARDS

A. VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR COATINGSN

B. VOC CONTENT LIMIT FOR COLORANTS

C. MOST RESTRICTIVE VOC LIMITS

D. SELL-THROUGH OF COATINGS

E. PAINTING PRACTICES

F. THINNING

G. COATINGS NOT LISTED IN SECTION A TABLE OF STANDARDS

215.7 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIRMENTS

A. CONTAINER LABELLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COATINGS

B. CONTAINER LABELLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COLORANTS

215.8 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

215.9 COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS AND TEST METHODS

215.10 VIOLATIONS

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215.1 PURPOSE

A. To limit the quantity of volatile organic compounds in architectural coatings supplied, sold, offered for sale,

applied, solicited for application, or manufactured for use within the District.

APPLICABILITY

APPLICABILITY:

215.2

A. Except as provided in Section 215.34, this rule is applicable to any person who:

1. suppliesSupplies, sells, markets, or offers for sale any architectural coating for use within the District;

or,

2. mManufactures, blends, or repackages, any architectural coating for use within the District; or,

A.3. sells, offers for sale, appliesApplies, or solicits the application of any architectural coating for

use inwithin the District.

215.2215.3 SEVERABILITY:

A. Each provision of this rule shall be deemed severable. In the event that any provision of this rule is

determined to be invalid, the remainder of this rule shall continue in full force and effect.

215.3215.4 EXEMPTIONS:

A. The requirements of this rule shallThis rule does not apply to:

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.

2. Any Aarchitectural coatings supplied in containersthat is sold in a container having capacities ofwith a

volume of one liter (1.057 quart) or less provided the following requirements are met:

a. The coating container is not bundled together with other containers of the same specific

coating category (listed in the Table of Standards 1 or Table of Standards 2) to be sold as a

unit that exceeds one liter (1.057 quarts), excluding containers packed together for shipping

to a retail outlet, and,.

b. The label or any other product literature does not suggest combining multiple containers of

the same specific category (listed in the Table of Standards 1 or Table of Standards 2) so

that the combination exceeds one liter (1.057 quarts).

b.3. Colorant added at the factory or at the worksite and containers of colorant sold at the point of sale for

use in the field of on a job site.

3.4. Architectural coatings sold in non-refillable aerosol containers having capacities of one liter or less, or

as defined as “Aerosol Coating Product” in Section 215.9215.5.

215.4215.5 DEFINITIONS:

A. ADHESIVE: Any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together

other than by mechanical means.

B. AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT: A pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins that

dispense product ingredients by means of a propellant and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-

held application or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

C. ALUMINUM ROOF COATING: A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to

roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment per liter of coating (at least 0.7

pounds per gallon). Pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95,

incorporated by reference in subsSection 215.9E.4 215.9.E.3 Metal Content of Coatings.

D. APPURTENANCES: : Any accessory to a stationary structure, coated at the site of installation,

whether installed or detached, including, but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets;

concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipment,

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

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

screens.

A. ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS: A coating to be applied to stationary structures or their appurtenances

at the site of installation, portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or 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.

D. Accessories to an architectural structure, coated at the site of installation whether installed or

detached, including, but not limited to: hand railings, cabinets, bathroom and kitchen fixtures,

fences, rain-gutters and down spouts, window screens, doors, elevators, lamp-posts, heating and

air conditioning equipment, other fixed mechanical equipment, large fixed stationary tools,

partitions, pipes and piping systems, stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, fire escapes, and concrete

forms.

E.A. ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS: A coating to be applied to stationary structures or their

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

or 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.

F. BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for

application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for basements and other below-

grade surfaces. Basement Specialty Coatings must meet the following criteria:

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

accordance with ASTM D7088-0417, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 215.9E.12

215.9.E.11 Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specialty Coatings; and,

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

of 8 or more, as determined in accordance with ASTM D3273-00 16 and ASTM D3274-

959(2017), ,

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3. incorporated by reference in Section subsection 215.9E.18 215.9.E.17 Mold and Mildew Growth

for Basement Specialty Coatings.

G. BELOW GROUND WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Coatings formulated to protect below ground wood

from decay or insect attack and which contains a wood preservative chemical registered by the California

Department of Food and Agriculture. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject

to the VOC content limit for “Wood Preservatives” category.

H.G. BITUMENSINOUS COATING MATERIALS: Black or brownish materials, soluble in carbon

disulfide, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons and which are obtained from natural deposits or as residues

from the distillation of crude petroleum oils, or of low grades of coal. Bitumens include, but are not limited

to, asphalt, tar, pitch, and asphaltite.

1.H. BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING: A coating which incorporates bBbitumens that is labeled and

formulated exclusively for roofing.

2.I. 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.

J. BOND BREAKERS: Coatings labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to

prevent the freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

K. BUILDING ENVELOPE: The ensemble of exterior and demising partitions of a building that enclose

conditioned space.

L. BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING: The fluid applied coating applied to the building envelope to

provide a continuous barrier to air or vapor leakage through the building that separates conditioned from

unconditioned spaces. Building Envelope Coatings are applied to diverse materials including, but not

limited to, concrete masonry units (CMU), oriented strand board (OSB), gypsum board, and wood

substrates and must meet the following performance criteria:

1. Air Barriers formulated to have an air permeance not exceeding 0.004 cubic feet per minute per

square foot under a pressure differential of 1.57 pounds per square foot (0.004 cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf),

[0.02 liters per square meter per second under a pressure differential of 75 Pa (0.02 L/(s m2) @ 75

Pa)] when tested in accordance with ASTM E2178-13, incorporated by reference in subsection

215.9.E.232; and/or,

2. Water Resistive Barriers formulated to resist liquid water that has penetrated a cladding system

from further intruding into the exterior wall assembly and is classified as follows:

a. Passes water resistance testing accordance to ASTM E331-00 (2016), incorporated by

reference in subsection 215.9.E.23 and,

I.b. Water vapor permeance is classified in accordance with ASTM E96/96M-16, incorporated

by reference in subsection 215.9.E.24.

J.M. COATING: A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or

functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains.

N. 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.

B. CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to freshly

poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water or harden or dustproof the surface.

K. CLEAR WOOD FINISHES: Clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers and varnishes,

applied to wood substrates to provide a transparent or translucent solid film. Effective January 1, 2018,

any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coatings” category.

L. CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to freshly

poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water or harden or dustproof the surface.

M.P. CONCRETE MASONRY SEALER: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated primarily

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for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Prevent penetration of water;

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

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

1.Q. CONTINGENCY MEASURE TRIGGER DATE: The effective date of an EPA final rulemaking that

conditions described in Clean Air Act Sections 172(c)(9) and 182(c)(9) have occurred in the District

regarding the 2008 or 2015 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard.

N.R. DRIVEWAY SEALER: A coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway

surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Fill cracks;

2. Seal the surface to provide protection; or

3. Restore or preserve the appearance.

O.S. DRY FOG COATING: Coatings 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.with other surfaces.

P.T. EXEMPT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: A compound identified as exempt under the definition of

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Section 215.9SSS215.5.OOO. Exempt compounds content of a

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

(SCAQMD) Method 303-91 (Revised 19931996), incorporated by reference in subsSections 215.7E9.E.87

and 215.7E9.E. 98.

Q.U. FAUX FINISHING COATING: A coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the following

criteria:

1. A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effects;

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

at least 48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of coating as

applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon);

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3. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of

elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when

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

215.7E9.E.43;

4. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams of

elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and

which requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of the finish under normal use conditions.

The metallic pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95,

incorporated by reference in subsSection 215.7E9.E.34; or

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

subsections 215.9R5.U.1, 215.9R5.U.2, 215.9R5.U.3, or 215.9R5.U.4. These clear topcoats must

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

accordance with Section subssubsection 215.5D7.DA.4.

C. FIRE RESISTIVE COATINGS: A coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity by

increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials. The Fire Resistive

category includes sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent fire resistive coatings that are used to

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

Resistive coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 84-07, incorporated by

reference in subsSection 215.7E9.E.21. Fire Resistive coatings and testing agencies must be approved by

building code officials.

BB. FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS: Coatings which have a flame spread index of less than 25 when

tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E-84-07, "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Material," after application to Douglas fir according to the manufacturer's

recommendations or when tested by an equivalent method approved in writing by the APCO. Effective

January 1, 2018, the Fire Retardant coating category is eliminated and coatings with fire retardant

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

D. 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 ASTM

Designation D 523-89 14 (19992018), incorporated by reference in subsSection 215.7E9.E.32.

E. 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.

F. FORM RELEASE COMPOUNDS: Coatings 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.

G. GRAPHIC ARTS COATINGS (SIGN PAINTS): Coatings labeled, formulated for, and hand-applied by

artists using brush, air brush, or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding structural

components) and murals, including lettering enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.

H. HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATINGS: A high-performance coating labeled and formulated for

application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 400

F..

I. AA. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATINGS: Two component clear industrial

maintenance coatings formulated for and applied to exterior walls and murals to resist repeated scrubbing and

exposure to harsh solvents. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

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VOC content limit for “Industrial Maintenance Coating” category.

J.AA.

BB. HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS: High performance coating

labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures

above 400

F. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC

content limit for the “High-temperature Coatings” category. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

COATING: High-performance architectural coatings 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 215.5.BB.1 through

215.5.BB.5 and labeled as specified in subsection 215.7.1.E.215.7.1A.E5.

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

chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;

2. Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents or to chemicals, chemical fumes,

chemical mixtures, or solutions;

3. Frequent exposure to temperatures in excess of 250

1.4.Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial

solvents, cleaners, or scouring agents; or

5. Exterior exposure of metal structures. LACQUER: Clear or pigmented coating formulated with

nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry, by evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide

a quick drying, solid protective film. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this

definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coatings” category.

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CC. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING: High-performance architectural coatings 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 215.9BB.1 through 215.9BB.5and labeled as specified in Section

215.5E.

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

chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;

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

fumes, chemical mixtures, or solutions;

3. Frequent exposure to temperatures in excess of 250

4. Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial

solvents, cleaners, or scouring agents; or

CC. Exterior exposure of metal structures.INTERIOR STAIN: A stain labeled and formulated exclusively

for use on interior surfaces.

DD. INTUMESCENT: A material that swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume and

decreasing in density.

EE. LOW-SOLIDS COATING: Coatings containing one pound or less of solids per gallon of material. The

VOC content for Low Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance with Sections 215.9UUU 215.5.PPP

and 215.9TTT5.OOO.

FF. MAGNESITE CEMENT COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated for and applied to magnesite

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

GG. MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION: The maximum

recommendation for adding thinning solvent(s) indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.

HH. MARKET: : To facilitate sales through third party vendors including, but not limited to, catalog or

ecommerce sales that bring together buyers and sellers. For the purposes of this rule, market does not mean

to generally promote or advertise coatings.

K.II. MASTIC TEXTURE COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated to cover holes, minor cracks, and

conceal surface irregularities and which are applied in a thickness of at least 10 mils (dry single coat).

L.JJ. 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.

II. METALLIC PIGMENTED COATINGS: A coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a

metallic appearance. Coatings containing at least 0.4 pounds of elemental metallic pigment

KK. (excluding zinc) per gallon of coating as applied when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-

95. The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc- Rich

Primers.

M.LL. MULTI-COLORED COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated to exhibit more than one color when

applied and which are packaged in a single container and applied in a single coat.

II.

3.MM. NON-FLAT COATINGS: 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 or greater on a 60- degree meter,

according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).

N. NONFLAT – HIGH GLOSS COATINGS: A nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or greater on a

60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 14 (19992018). Nonflat – High Gloss coatings

must be labeled in accordance with sSubsection 215.5I7.1.J.215.5I7.A.10.

NN.

4. OPAQUE STAINS: All stains not classified as semi-transparent stains. Effective January 1, 2018,

any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Stains” category.

5. OPAQUE WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Wood preservatives not classified as clear or semi-

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transparent wood preservatives or as below ground wood preservatives or low solids wood

preservatives. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

VOC content limit for “Wood Preservatives” category.

III.OO. PARTICLE BOARD: A composite wood product panel, molding, or other building material

composed of cellulosic material in the form of discrete particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or

strands, which are pressed together with a resin.

6.PP. PEARLESCENT: Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and viewing.

7.QQ. PLYWOOD: A panel product consisting of layers of wood veneers or composite core pressed together

with resin. Plywood includes panel products made by either hot or cold pressing (with resin) veneers to a

platform.

8.RR. POST CONSUMER COATING: Finished coatings generated by a business or consumer that were used

and are recovered from or otherwise diverted from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

9.SS. PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER: A coating which contains at least one-half percent acid, by

weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1613-06 17 that is labeled and formulated

for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide necessary surface etching and corrosion resistance

and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats.

10.TT. PRIMERS, SEALERS, AND UNDERCOATERS: Coatings labeled, formulated and applied to

substrates to:

1. Provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent coats;

2. Prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate;

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

4. Provide a smooth surface for the substrate application of coatings;

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

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

11.UU. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER: A clear or pigmented coating that is labeled and

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

water and waterborne contaminants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. Reactive

Penetrating Sealers must penetrate into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically react to form

covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in the substrate. Reactive Penetrating Sealers line the

pores of concrete and masonry substrates with a hydrophobic coating, but do not form a surface film.

Reactive Penetrating Sealers must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 percent after

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

standardized test specimens, in accordance with one or more of the following standards,

incorporated by reference in subsSection 215.7E9.E.19: ASTM C67/C67M-0718, or ASTM C97/

C97M-0218, or ASTM C140/ C140-0618a; and

2. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must provide a breathable waterproof barrier for concrete or

masonry surfaces that does not prevent or substantially retard not reduce the water vapor

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

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

E96/E96M-0516 or ASTM D6490-99(2014); and

3. Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening applications must

meet the performance criteria listed in the National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244

(1981). Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with subsSection

215.5G7.1.G.215.5G7.A.7.

VV. VV. RECYCLED COATING: An architectural coating formulated such that it contains a minimum of

50 percent by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50 percent by volume secondary

industrial materials or virgin materials.

WW. WW. RESIDENTIAL: Areas where people reside or lodge., including, but not limited to, single and

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multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment complexes, motels, and hotels.

XX. XX. ROOF COATINGS: Non-bituminous coatings labeled and formulated for application to exterior

roofs for the primary purpose of preventing penetration of the substrate by water, or reflecting heat and

ultraviolet radiation. Metallic pigmented roof coatings which qualify as metallic pigmented coatings

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

coatings category.

YY. RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING: A coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of metal surfaces

for direct-to- metal coating or application over rusty, previously coated surfaces. This category applies to

coatings for metal substrates only and must be labeled as such in accordance with the labeling requirements

in subsSection 2155.7.1.5F.2155.7.A.56. This category does not include coatings required to be applied as

a topcoat over a primer, or coatings for use on wood or other non-metallic surface.SANDING SEALERS:

Clear wood coatings formulated for and applied to bare wood for sanding and to seal the wood for

subsequent application of varnish. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be

subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coating” category. SANDING SEALERS: Clear wood

coatings formulated for and applied to bare wood for sanding and to seal the wood for subsequent

application of varnish. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

VOC content limit for “Wood Coating” category.

ZZ. 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.

AAA. BBB. SEMI-TRANSPARENT STAINSCOATINGS: Coatings that contain binders and colored

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

texture. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC

content limit for “Stains” category.

CCC. SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Wood preservative stains

formulated and used to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack by the addition of a wood

preservative chemicals registered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which change

the color of a surface but do not conceal the surface, including clear wood preservatives. Effective January

1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood

Preservatives” category.

BBB. DDD. SHELLACS: Clear or opaque coatings formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the

lac (Laciffer lacca) beetle, and formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction.

CCC. EEE. 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).

DDD. FFF. SOLICIT: To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

EEE. GGG. SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS, AND UNDERCOATERS: Coatings formulated and

used only to repair fire, smoke, or water damage. Effective on and after the Contingency Measure Trigger

Date, Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters must be labeled in accordance with subsection

215.7.1A.H8.

O.FFF. STAIN: A semitransparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface

but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.

JJ.GGG. STONE CONSOLIDANT: A coating that is labeled and formulated for application to stone

substrates to repair structures damaged by weathering or other decay mechanisms. Stone Consolidants

must penetrate into stone substrates to create bonds between particles and consolidate deteriorated

material. Stone Consolidants must be specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167-01. This

coating is for professional use only and must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling

requirements in subsSection 215.7.1A.I95H.

HHH. JJJ. SWIMMING POOL COATINGS: Coatings labeled, formulated, and used to coat the interior of

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swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Effective January 1, 2018, this category will also

include coatings for swimming pool repair and maintenance.swimming pool coatings include coatings

used for swimming pool repair and maintenance. SWIMMING POOL REPAIR COATINGS: Chlorinated

rubber based coatings used for the repair and maintenance of swimming pools over existing chlorinated

rubber based coatings. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

VOC content limit for “Swimming Pool Coatings” category.

III. TILE AND STONE SEALER: A clear or pigmented sealer that is used for sealing tile, stone or grout to

provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light or straining and which meet one of the

following subcategories:

1. Penetrating sealers are polymer solutions that cross-link in the substrate and must meet the

following criteria:

a. A fine particle structure to penetrate dense tile such as porcelain with absorption as

low as 0.10 percent per ASTM C373-18, ASTM C97/C97M- 18, or ASTM C642-13,

incorporated by reference in subsection 215.9.E.25;

b. Retain or increase static coefficient of friction per ANSI A137.1 (2012), incorporated

by reference in subsection 215.9.E.26;

c. Not create a topical surface film on the tile or stone; and

d. Allow vapor transmission per ASTM E96/E96M-16, incorporated by reference in

subsection 215.9.E.24.

Film forming sealers which leave a protective film of the surface.

2. KKK. SWIMMING POOL REPAIR COATINGSChlorinated rubber based coatings

used for the repair and maintenance of swimming pools over existing chlorinated rubber

based coatings. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject

to the VOC content limit for “Swimming Pool Coatings” cate

KK. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING: Clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated

exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. Tub and Tile Refinish

coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 4H or harder determined on

bonderite 1000 in accordance with ASTM D3363-05 incorporated by reference in Section

215.7E.14;

2. Have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles as determined by CS-17 wheels on

bonderite 1000 in accordance with ASTM D4060-07, incorporated by reference in Section

215.7E.15;

3. Withstand 1,000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters as determined on unscribed

bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99, and ASTM D714-02e1, incorporated by

reference in Section 215.7E.16; and

4. Have an adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must be determined on

unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99 and ASTM D3359- 02.

P.JJJ. TINT BASE: An architectural coating to which colorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce

a desired color.LLL. TINT BASE: An architectural coating to which colorant is added after

packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

TRAFFIC COATINGS: Coatings formulated for and applied to public streets, highways, and other surfaces

including, but not limited to curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways. Effective January

1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Traffic Marking Coating”

category.

Q. TRAFFIC MARKING COATING: Coatings labeled and formulated for and applied to public streets,

highways, and other surfaces including curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport

runways. Effective on and after the Contingency Measure Trigger Date, this coating category also includes

Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings used as traffic marking coatings. The VOC content of

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Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings used as traffic marking coatings must by analyzed by the

procedures in 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart D, Appendix A, incorporated by reference in subsection 215.9.E.10.

R.KKK.

LLL. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING: Clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated

exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. Tub and Tile Refinish

coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 4H or harder determined on

bonderite 1000 in accordance with ASTM D3363-05(2011)e2 incorporated by reference in

subsection 215.9.E.13;

2. Have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles as determined by CS-17 wheels on

bonderite 1000 in accordance with ASTM D4060-14, incorporated by reference in subsection

215.9.E.14;

3. Withstand 1,000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters as determined on unscribed

bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99, and ASTM D714-02(2017), incorporated by

reference in subsection 215.9.E.15; and

5.4.Have an adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must be determined on

unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585/d4585M-18 and ASTM D3359-17,

incoprcorporated by reference in subsection 215.9.E.12.

LL.

S.MMM. PPP. VARNISHES: Clear wood finishes formulated with various resins to dry by chemical

reaction on exposure to air. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be

subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coatings” cateQQQ. 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.

T.NNN. RRR. VIRGIN MATERIAL: Materials that contain no post-consumer coatings or secondary

industrial materials.

SSS. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): Any volatile compound containing at

least one atom of carbon, excluding those compounds listed in District Rule 101, Section 101.2

OOO. Definitions “Exempt Compounds.”

PPP. TTT. VOC ACTUAL: The weight of VOC per volume of coating or colorant and it is calculated

with the following equation:

VOC Actual = (Ws – Ww – Wec)

(Vm)

Where:

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

“Material VOC”).

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams.

Ww = weight of water, in grams.

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams.

Vm = volume of coating or colorant, in liters.

QQQ. UUU. VOC CONTENT: The weight of VOC per volume of coating or colorant. VOC Content is

VOC Regulatory, as defined in Section 215.9.VVVRRR,215.95.VVVRRR, for all coatings or colorant

except those in the Low Solids category. For coatings in the Low Solids category, the VOC Content is

VOC Actual, as defined in Section 215.59.PPPTTT. If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC

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

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

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the VOCs emitted during curing.

XV.RRR. VOC REGULATORY: The weight of VOC per volume of coating or colorant, less the volume of

water and exempt compounds. It is calculated with the following equation:

VOC Regulatory = (Ws – Ww – Wec)

(Vm – Vw – Vec)

Where:

VOC Regulatory = the grams of VOC per liter of coating or colorant, less water and exempt

compounds (also known as “Coating VOC”).

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams.

Ww = weight of water, in grams.

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams.

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Vm = volume of coating or colorant, in liters.

Vw = volume of water, in liters.

Vec

= volume of exempt compounds, in liters.

SSS. WWW. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: A clear or opaque coating labeled and formulated for

application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless waterproofing membrane that prevents

penetration of water into the substrate. Waterproofing Membranes are intended for the following waterproofing

applications: below-grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters, and under

flooring materials. The Waterproofing Membrane category does not include topcoats that are included in the

Concrete/Masonry Sealer category (e.g., parking deck topcoats, pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.). Waterproofing

Membranes must meet the following criteria:

1. Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch) dry film

thickness; and

2. Coatings must meet or exceed the requirements contained in ASTM C836-0618.

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.).

XXX. WATERPROOFING SEALERS: Clear, colorless, or opaque coatings formulated and applied for

the sole purpose of protecting porous substrates by preventing the penetration of water and which

do not alter the surface appearance or texture. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting

this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Waterproofing Membranes” category.

TTT. YYY. WOOD COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates only.

This category includes the following clear and semitransparent coatings: lacquers; varnishes; sanding sealers;

penetrating oils; clear stains; wood conditioners used as undercoats; and wood sealers used as topcoats. This

category also includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding sealers; and

opaque lacquer undercoaters. Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only,” in accordance with

subsSection 215.5J215.8.K215.8A.11. The Wood Coatings category does not include the following: clear

sealers that are labeled and formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces or coatings intended for substrates

other than wood.

UUU. ZZZ. 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 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 136, et seq.) and with the California Department of

Pesticide Regulation.

VVV. AAAA. WOOD SUBSTRATE: A layer made of wood, particleboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard,

rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Substrates do not include items

comprised of simulated wood.

WWW. BBBB. ZINC-RICH PRIMER: A coating that meets all of the following specifications:

1. Contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids;

2. Is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate

and subsequent applications of coatings; and

3. Is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling

requirements in subsSection 215.5K215.7.L215.7.A.12.

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215.5215.6 REQUIREMENTSSTANDARDS:

*For Low-Solids Coatings the limit is expressed as VOC Actual.

A. VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR COATINGS: Except as provided in Sections 215.6.C and 215.6.D, no

person shall, within the District, supply, sell, market, offer for sale, apply, or solicit the application of or

manufacture, blend, repackage for use within the District, any architectural coating which, at the time of sale

or manufacture, contains more than the corresponding limit specified in the Table of Standards 1. Limits

are expressed as “VOC Regulatory”, thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation,

excluding any colorant added to tint bases.

TABLE OF STANDARDS 1

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

(EFFECTIVE IF CONTINGENCY MEASURE IS TRIGGERED)

VOC COATINGS CATEGORY

Current

Limit

(g/L)

EFFECTIVE

On and after

Contingency

Measure

Trigger Date

Limit (g/L)

Grams

VOC/L

less

water

and

exempt organic compounds

Flat

Coatings

Nonflat

Coatings

100

Nonflat

High

Gloss

Coatings

150

Specialty Coatings

Aluminum

Roof

Coatings

400

100

Basement

Specialty

Coatings

400

Bituminous

Roof

Coatings

Bituminous

Roof

Primers

350

Bond

Breakers

350

Building Envelope Coatings

Concrete

Curing

Compounds

350

Concrete/Masonry

Sealers

100

Driveway

Sealers

Dry

Fog

Coatings

150

Faux

Finishing

Coatings

350

Fire

Resistive

Coatings

350

150

Floor

Coatings

100

Form

Release

Compounds

250

100

Graphic

Arts

Coatings

(Sign

Paints)

500

High

Temperature

Coatings

420

Industrial

Maintenance

Coatings

250

Low

Solids

Coatings*

120

Magnesite

Cement

Coatings

450

Mastic

Texture

Coatings

100

Metallic

Pigmented

Coatings

500

Multi

Color

Coatings

250

Pre

Treatment

Wash

Primers

420

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Primers,

Sealers,

and

Undercoaters

100

Reactive

Penetrating

Sealers

350

Recycled

Coatings

250

Roof

Coatings

Rust

Preventative

Coatings

250

Shellacs:

Clear

730

Shellacs:

Opaque

550

Specialty

Primers,

Sealers,

and

Undercoaters

100

Stains

(Exterior/Dual)

250

100

Stain (Interior)

250

Stone

Consolidants

450

Swimming

Pool

Coatings

340

Tile and Stone Sea

lers

100

Traffic

Marking

Coatings

100

Tub

and

Tile

Refinish

Coatings

420

Waterproofing

Membranes

250

100

Wood

Coatings

275

Wood

Preservatives

350

Zinc

Rich

Primers

340

For Low-Solids Coatings the limit is expressed as VOC Actual.

Prior to the Contingency Measure Trigger Date, a specific Building Envelope Coating

or Tile and Stone Sealer will be classified based on the current specialty coating

definition it meets, or, if it doesn’t meet any current specialty coating definition, it will

be classified as Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat - High Gloss, based on its gloss level, and the

corresponding VOC content limit will apply.

B. VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR COLORANTS: Effective on and after the Contingency Measure Trigger

Date, No person within the District shall, at the point of sale of any architectural coating subject to Section

215.6, add to such coating any colorant that contains VOC in excess of the corresponding applicable VOC

limit specified in Table of Standards 2. The point of sale includes retail outlets that add colorant to a coating

container to obtain a specific color.

1. Colorants added at the factory or at the job site are not subject to the VOC limits in Table

of Standards 2. Containers of colorant sold at the point of sale for use in the field or on a

job site are also not subject to the VOC limits in Table of Standards 2.

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TABLE OF STANDARDS 2

VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR COLORANTS

(EFFECTIVE IF CONTINGENCY MEASURE IS TRIGGERED)

COLORANT ADDED TO

EFFECTIVE

On and after

Contingency

Measure Trigger

Date

Limit

(g/L)

Architectural Coatings, excluding Industrial

Maintenance Coatings

Solvent

Based Industrial Maintenance Coatings

600

Waterborne

Industrial Maintenance Coatings

Wood Coatings

600

Limits are expressed as “VOC Regulatory”

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A.C. MOST RESTRICTIVE VOC LIMITS: If a coating meets the definition in Section 215.9 215.5 for

one or more specialty coating categories listed in the Table of Standards 1 in Section 215.6.A the Table of

Standards, then that coating is required to meet the VOC limit for the applicable specialty coating listed in

the Table of Standards 1 rather than the VOC limits for Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat – High Gloss coatings.

With the exception of the specialty coating categories specified in subsections 215.46.BC.1 through

215.4B6.C.12, if a coating is recommended for use in more than one of the coating categories listed in

Section 215.6.Athe Table of Standards, the most restrictive (or lowest) VOC content limit shall applyapplies.

This requirement applies to: usage recommendations that appear anywhere on the coating container,

anywhere on 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.

1. Metallic pigmented coatings.

2. Shellacs.

3. Pretreatment wash primers.

4. Industrial maintenance coatings.

5. Low-solids coatings.

6. Wood preservatives.

7. High temperature coatings.

8. Bituminous roof primers.

9. Specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters.

10. Aluminum roof coatings.

11. Zinc-rich primers.

12. Wood Coatings.

B.D. SELL-THROUGH OF COATINGS: A coating manufactured prior to the Contingency Measure

Trigger Date January 1, 2018 and that complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating was

manufactured , may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale up to a year after the Contingency Measure Trigger

Datefor up to three years after January 1, 2018. Such coatings may be applied at any time, both before and

after January 1, 2018. This section does not apply to any coating that does not display the date or date-code

required by subsSection 215.5A215.7.1.A215.7.A.1.

C.E. PAINTING PRACTICES: All architectural coating containers shall be closed when not in use.

Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and cleanup shall also be closed when not in

use.

D.F. THINNING: No person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating shall

apply a coating that is thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in the Table of Standards 1 in

Section 215.6.Athe Table of Standards.

E.G. COATINGS NOT LISTED IN THE TABLE OF STANDARDS: The VOC content limit for

coatings that do not meet the definition for any of the coating categories listed in the Table of Standards

1 in Section 215.6.A the Table of Standards shall be determined by classifying the coating as a Flat,

Nonflat, or Nonflat – High Gloss coating, based on its gloss, as defined in SSections 215.59.WR,

215.59.MMKK, and 215.95.NNLL. The corresponding Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat – High Gloss VOC limits

in the Table of Standards 1 in Section 215.6.A Table of Standards shall apply.

215.7 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTAINER LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR COATINGS: Each manufacturer of any

architectural coating subject to this rule shall display the information listed in subsSSections 215.5A

215.7.A215.7.A.1 through 215.5K 215.7.L215.7.A.12 on the coating container (or label) in which the coating

is sold or distributed.

1. DATE CODE: The date the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date, shall be

indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container. If the manufacturer uses a date code for any

coating, the manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with the Executive Officer of the

California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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F. THINNING RECOMMENDATIONS: The manufacturer’s thinning recommendations shall be

indicated on the label or lid of the container. This requirement does not apply to the thinning of

architectural coatings with water. If thinning of the coating prior to use is not necessary, the

recommendation must specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning.

G. THINNING RECOMMENDATIONS: The manufacturer’s thinning recommendations shall be

indicated on the label or lid of the container. This requirement does not apply to the thinning of

architectural coatings with water. If thinning of the coating prior to use is not necessary, the

recommendation must specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning.

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H.3. VOC CONTENT: One of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating shall be

indicated on the container:

1.a. Maximum VOC Content as determined from all potential product formulations;

2.b.VOC Content as determined from actual formulation data; or

3.c. VOC Content as determined using the test methods in Section Section 215.97.B.

If thinning is not recommended, the container must display the VOC Content, as supplied. If thinning

is recommended, the container must display the VOC Content, including the maximum amount of

thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi-component product, the

container must display the 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. VOC Content shall be determined as defined in Sections

215.9.TTTPPP, 215.9.UUUQQQ, and 215.9.VVVRRR.

I.4. FAUX FINISHING COATINGS: : Effective January 1, 2018T, 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.”

5. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS: TEffective January 1, 2018, the labels of all Industrial

Maintenance coatings shall prominently display the statement “For industrial use only” or “For

professional use only” or “Not for residential use” or “Not intended for residential use.”

J. RUST PREVENTATIVE COATINGS: The labels of all rust preventative coatings shall prominently

display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only.”

RUST PREVENTATIVE COATINGS: The labels of all rust preventative coatings shall prominently

display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only.”

K.6.

7. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALERS: Effective January 1, 2018, tThe labels of all Reactive

Penetrating Sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating Sealer.”

A.8. SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS AND UNDERCOATERS: The labels of all specialty

primers, sealers, and undercoaters shall prominently display the statement “Specialty Primer, Sealer,

Undercoater.”

L.9. STONE CONSOLIDANTS: Effective January 1, 2018, tThe labels of all Stone Consolidants

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

M.10. NONFLAT - HIGH GLOSS COATINGS: Effective January 1, 2018, Tthe labels of all Nonflat

– High Gloss coatings shall prominently display the words “High Gloss.”

N.11. WOOD COATINGS: Effective January 1, 2018, tThe labels of all Wood Coatings shall

prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only.”

12. ZINC RICH PRIMERS: Effective January 1, 2018, tThe labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall

prominently display the statement “For industrial use only” or “For professional use only” or “Not for

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

B. CONTAINER LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR COLORANTS: Effective on and after 60 days

from the Contingency Measure Trigger Date, each manufacturer of any colorant subject to this rule must

display the information listed in subsections 215.7.2.AB.1 and 215.7.2.BB.2 on the container (or label) in

which the colorant is sold or distributed.

1. DATE CODE: The date the colorant was manufactured, or a date code representing the date, must be

indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container. If the manufacturer uses a date code for any

colorant, the manufacturer must file an explanation of each code with the Executive Officer of the

California Air Resources Board, and such explanation must be made available to the Air Pollution

Control Officer immediately upon request.

2. VOC CONTENT: Each container of any colorant subject to this rule must display one of the

following values in grams of VOC per liter of colorant:

a. Maximum VOC Content as determined from all potential product formulations; or

b. VOC Content as determined from actual formulation data; or VOC Content as determined using

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the test methods in Section 215.9.E.

If the colorant 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.

215.8 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A. SALES DATA: A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the Executive

Officer of the CARB or the District Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO), or his or her delegate,

provide data concerning the distribution and sales of architectural coatings for emissions inventory

purposes. The responsible official shall, within 180 days of written notice, provide information,

including but not limited to:

1. The manufacturer name, location of manufacture and mailing address;

2. The contact person name, address, and telephone number;

3. Coating product name as it appears on the label and the applicable coating category;

4. Whether the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or both;

5. The number of gallons sold in California in containers greater than one liter (1.057 quart) and

equal to or less than one liter (1.057 quart);

6. The VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content in grams per liter. If thinning is

recommended, list the VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content after maximum

recommended thinning. If containers less than one liter have a different VOC content than

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

provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed;

7. The VOC constituents names and CAS numbers;

8. The names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the

VOC definition, as listed in Rule 101, Section 101.2 Definitions “Exempt Compounds;”

9. Whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or 100 percent solids;

10. Description of resin or binder in the product;

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

12. The density of the product in pounds per gallon; and

13. The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and any compounds in the product

specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as listed in Section 215.9.OOO; and the percent

by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the

VOC definition, as listed in Rule 101, Section 101.2 Definitions “Exempt Compounds.”

B. All sales data listed in Section 215.8.A shall be maintained by the responsible official for a minimum of

three years. Sales data submitted by the responsible official to the APCO 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.

215.9 COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS AND TEST METHODS

A. CALCULATION OF VOC CONTENT: For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC

content limits in the Table of Standards, the VOC content of a coating shall be determined as defined in

Sections 215.5.PPP, 215.5.QQQ, or 215.5.RRR. The VOC content of a tint base shall be determined

without colorant that is added after the tint base is manufactured. If the manufacturer does not recommend

thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated for the product as supplied. If the manufacturer

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

solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC content

must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients

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

emitted during curing.

B. VOC CONTENT: To determine the physical properties of a coating to perform the calculations in

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Section 215.5.PPP or 215.5.RRR, the reference method is U.S. EPA Method 24, except as provided in

Sections 215.9.C and 215.9.D. An alternative method to determine the VOC content of coatings is

SCAQMD Method 304-91 (Revised 1996). The exempt compounds content shall be determined by

SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1993), BAAQMD Method 43 (Revised 1996), or BAAQMD

Method 41 (Revised 1995). To determine the VOC content of a coating, the manufacturer may use U.S.

EPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in Section 215.9.C, formulation data, or any other

reasonable means for predicting that the coating has been formulated as intended (e.g., quality assurance,

checks, recordkeeping). If there are any inconsistencies between the results of a Method 24 test and any

other means for determining VOC content, the Method 24 test results will govern, except when an

alternative method is approved as specified in Section 215.9.C. The APCO may require the manufacturer

to conduct a Method 24 analysis.

C. ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS: Other test methods may also be used if demonstrated to provide

results that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with Section 215.9.B and after review

and approval by the staff of the District, the CARB, and the U.S. EPA.

D. METHACRYLATE TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS: Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent

coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be conducted according to a modification of U.S. EPA

Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsection 215.9.E.10.

This method has not been approved for methacrylate multicomponent coatings used for purposes other

than as traffic marking coatings or for other classes of multicomponent coatings.

E. 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:

1. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING: ASTM E 119-18ce, “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests

of Building Construction and Materials.”

2. GLOSS DETERMINATION: ASTM D 523-14 (2018), “Standard Test Method for Specular

Gloss.”

3. METAL CONTENT: SCAQMD Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent

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

Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

4. ACID CONTENT: ASTM D 1613-17, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents

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

5. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS--SILOXANES: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or

linear completely methylated siloxanes shall be analyzed as exempt compounds for compliance

with Section 601 by BAAQMD Method 43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in

Solvent-Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials,” BAAQMD Manual of Procedures,

Volume III, adopted 11/6/1996.

6. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS--PARACHLOROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE (PCBTF):

BAAQMD Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent Based Coatings

and Related Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” BAAQMD Manual of Procedures,

Volume III, adopted 12/20/1995.

7. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS: Under U.S. EPA Method 24: SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised

1996), “Determination of Exempt Compounds,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis

for Enforcement Samples.

8. VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: 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.”

9. ALTERNATIVE VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: Either U.S. EPA Method 24 or

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

(VOC) in Various Materials,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement

Samples.

10. METHACRYLATE MULTICOMPONENT TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS: 40

CFR part 59, subpart D, appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content of

Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings.”

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11. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE FOR BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS: ASTM

D7088-17, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below

Grade Applications Applied to Masonry.”

12. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING ADHESION: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and ASTM

D3359-17, “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.”

13. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING HARDNESS: ASTM D 3363-05 (2011) e2,

“Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.”

14. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING ABRASION RESISTANCE: ASTM D 4060-14,

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser”.

15. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING WATER RESISTANCE: ASTM

D 4585/4585M-18, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using

Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D714-02 (2017), “Standard Test Method for Evaluating

Degree of Blistering of Paints.”

16. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: ASTM C836/836M-18, “Standard Specification for

High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with

Separate Wearing Course.”

17. MOLD AND MILDEW GROWTH FOR BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS:

ASTM D3273-16, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of

Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber” and ASTM D3274-09 (2017), “Standard Test

Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal

or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation.”

18. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER WATER REPELLENCY: ASTM C67/C67M-18,

“Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile”; or ASTM

C97/97M-18, “Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension

Stone”; or ASTM C140/140M-18a, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing

Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.”

19. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION: ASTM

E96/E96M-16, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials”; or ASTM

D6490-99 (2014), “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Nonfilm Forming

Treatments Used on Cementitious Panels”.

20. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER - CHLORIDE SCREENING APPLICATIONS:

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

of Bridge Structures.”

21. STONE CONSOLIDANTS: ASTM E2167-01 (2008), “Standard Guide for Selection and Use

of Stone Consolidants.”

22. BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING AIR PERMEANCE OF BUILDING

MATERIALS: ASTM E2178-13, “Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building

Materials.”

23. BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING WATER PENETRATION TESTING: ASTM

E331-00 (2016), “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,

Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.”

24. BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION: ASTM

E96/96M-16, “Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.”

25. TILE AND STONE SEALERS ABSORPTION: ASTM C373-18. "Standard Test Methods

for Determination of Water Absorption and Associated Properties by Vacuum Method for

Pressed Ceramic Tile and Glass Tiles and Boil Method for Extruded Ceramic Tile and Non-

tile Fired Ceramic Whiteware Products"; or ASTM C97/97M-18. "Standard Test Methods for

Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone"; or ASTM C642-13. "Standard

Test Method for Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened Concrete."

26. TILE AND STONE SEALERS-STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION: ANSI A137.1

(2012), "American National Standard of Specifications for Ceramic Tile."

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27. VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: SCAQMD Method 313-91, "Determination of Volatile

Organic Compounds (VOC) by Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometry/Flame Ionization

Detection (GS/MS/FID)."

28. VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: ASTM D6886-18. "Standard Test Method for

Determination of the Weight Percent Individual Volatile Organic Compounds in Waterborne

Air-Dry Coatings by Gas Chromatography."

215.2 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

A. SALES DATA: A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the Executive

Officer of the CARB or the District Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO), or his or her delegate,

provide data concerning the distribution and sales of architectural coatings for emissions inventory

purposes. The responsible official shall, within 180 days of written notice, provide information,

including but not limited to:

1. The manufacturer name, location of manufacture and mailing address;

2. The contact person name, address, and telephone number;

3. Coating product name as it appears on the label and the applicable coating category;

4. Whether the product is marketed for interior or exterior use or both;

5. The number of gallons sold in California in containers greater than one liter (1.057 quart) and

equal to or less than one liter (1.057 quart);

6. The VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content in grams per liter. If thinning is

recommended, list the VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content after maximum

recommended thinning. If containers less than one liter have a different VOC content than

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

provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed;

7. The VOC constituents names and CAS numbers;

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8. The names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the

VOC definition, as listed in Rule 101, Section 101.2 Definitions “Exempt Compounds;”

9. Whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or 100 percent solids;

10. Description of resin or binder in the product;

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

12. The density of the product in pounds per gallon; and

13. The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and any compounds in the product

specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as listed in Section 215.9SSS215.9.OOO; and

the percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically

exempted from the VOC definition, as listed in Rule 101, Section 101.2 Definitions “Exempt

Compounds.”

All sales data listed in SSection 215.68.A shall be maintained by the responsible official for a minimum

of three years. Sales data submitted by the responsible official to the APCO 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.

215.10 VIOLATIONS

A. Failure to comply with any provision of this rule shall constitute a violation of this rule.

215.3 COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS AND TEST METHODS:

A. CALCULATION OF VOC CONTENT: For the purpose of determining compliance with the VOC

content limits in the Table of Standards, the VOC content of a coating shall be determined as defined in

Sections 215.9TTT215.5.PPP, 215.59.QQQUUU, or 215.59.RRRVVV. The VOC content of a tint base

shall be determined without colorant that is added after the tint base is manufactured. If the manufacturer

does not recommend thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated for the product as supplied. If the

manufacturer recommends thinning, the VOC Content must be calculated including the maximum

amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi-component

product, the VOC content must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes,

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

content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

B. VOC CONTENT: To determine the physical properties of a coating to perform the calculations in

Section 215.9TTT 215.5.PPP or 215.95.VVVRRR, the reference method is U.S. EPA Method 24, except

as provided in Sections 215.7C 215.9.C and 215.7D9.D. An alternative method to determine the VOC

content of coatings is SCAQMD Method 304-91 (Revised 1996). The exempt compounds content shall

be determined by SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1993), BAAQMD Method 43 (Revised 1996), or

BAAQMD Method 41 (Revised 1995). To determine the VOC content of a coating, the manufacturer

may use

U.S. EPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in Section 215.7C215.9.C, formulation data,

or any other reasonable means for predicting that the coating has been formulated as intended (e.g.,

quality assurance, checks, recordkeeping). If there are any inconsistencies between the results of a

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

govern, except when an alternative method is approved as specified in Ssection 215.7C215.9.C. The

APCO may require the manufacturer to conduct a Method 24 analysis.

C. ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS: Other test methods may also be used if demonstrated to provide

results that are acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with Section 215.7B 215.9.B and after

review and approval by the staff of the District, the CARB, and the U.S. EPA.

D. METHACRYLATE TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS: Analysis of methacrylate multicomponent

coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be conducted according to a modification of U.S. EPA

Method 24 (40 CFR 59, subpart D, Appendix A), incorporated by reference in subsSection

215.7E9.E.1110. This method has not been approved for methacrylate multicomponent coatings used

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for purposes other than as traffic marking coatings or for other classes of multicomponent coatings.

E. 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:

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1. FLAME SPREAD INDEX: ASTM E 84-07, “Standard Test Method for Surface

Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.”

2. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING: ASTM E 119--0718ce1, “Standard Test Methods for Fire

Tests of Building Construction and Materials.”

3. GLOSS DETERMINATION: ASTM D 523-89 14 (19992018), “Standard Test Method for

Specular Gloss.”

4. METAL CONTENT: SCAQMD Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent

Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods

of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

5. ACID CONTENT: ASTM D 1613-0617, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile

Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products.”

6. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS--SILOXANES: Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or

linear completely methylated siloxanes shall be analyzed as exempt compounds for

compliance with Section 215.7601 by BAAQMD Method 43, “Determination of Volatile

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

of Procedures, Volume III, adopted 11/6/1996.

7. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS--PARACHLOROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE (PCBTF):

BAAQMD Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent Based

Coatings and Related Materials Containing Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,” BAAQMD Manual of

Procedures, Volume III, adopted 12/20/1995.

8. EXEMPT COMPOUNDS: Under U.S. EPA Method 24: SCAQMD Method 303-91

(Revised 19931996), “Determination of Exempt Compounds,” SCAQMD Laboratory

Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples.

9. VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: 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.”

10. ALTERNATIVE VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: Either U.S. EPA Method 24 or

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

(VOC) in Various Materials,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement

Samples.

11. METHACRYLATE MULTICOMPONENT TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS: 40 CFR

part 59, subpart D, appendix A, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate

Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings.”

12. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE FOR BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS: ASTM

D7088-0417, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in

Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry.”

13. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING ADHESION: ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and

ASTM D3359-1702, “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.”

14. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING HARDNESS: ASTM D 3363-05 (2011) e25,

“Standard Test

Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.”

15. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING ABRASION RESISTANCE: ASTM D 4060-0714,

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser”.

16. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING WATER RESISTANCE: ASTM D 4585/4585M-

18-99,

“Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation”

and ASTM D714-02 (2017)e1, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of

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Paints.”

17. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: ASTM C836/836M-0618, “Standard

Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing

Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course.”

18. MOLD AND MILDEW GROWTH FOR BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS: ASTM

D3273-0016, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior

Coatings in an Environmental Chamber” and ASTM D3274-9509 (2017), “Standard Test

Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or

Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation.”

19. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER WATER REPELLENCY: ASTM C67-07/C67M-

18,,

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

ASTM C97-02C97/97M-18, “Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific

Gravity of Dimension Stone”; or ASTM C140-06/140M-18a, “Standard Test Methods for

Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.”

20. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION: ASTM

E96/EE96M-0516, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.”; or

ASTM D6490-99 (2014), “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Nonfilm

Forming Treatments Used on Cementitious Panels”.

21. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER - CHLORIDE SCREENING APPLICATIONS:

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

Protection of Bridge Structures.”

STONE CONSOLIDANTS: ASTM E2167-01 (2008), “Standard Guide for Selection

and Use of Stone Consolidants.”

BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING AIR PERMEANCE OF BUILDING

MATERIALS: ASTM E2178-13, “Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building

Materials.”

BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING WATER PENETRATION TESTING: ASTM

E331-00 (2016), “Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,

Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.”

BUILDING ENVELOPE COATING WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION: ASTM

E96/96M-16, “Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.”

TILE AND STONE SEALERS ABSORPTION: ASTM C373-18. "Standard Test

Methods for Determination of Water Absorption and Associated Properties by Vacuum

Method for Pressed Ceramic Tile and Glass Tiles and Boil Method for Extruded Ceramic

Tile and Non-tile Fired Ceramic Whiteware Products"; or ASTM C97/97M-18. "Standard

Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone"; or ASTM

C642-13. "Standard Test Method for Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened

Concrete."

TILE AND STONE SEALERS-STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION: ANSI A137.1

(2012), "American National Standard of Specifications for Ceramic Tile."

VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: SCAQMD Method 313-91, "Determination of

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometry/Flame

Ionization Detection (GS/MS/FID}."

VOC CONTENT OF COATINGS: ASTM D6886-18. "Standard Test Method for

Determination of the Weight Percent Individual Volatile Organic Compounds in Waterborne

Air-Dry Coatings by Gas Chromatography."

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A. Failure to comply with any provision of this rule shall constitute a violation of this rule.

C. ADHESIVE: Any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together other than

by mechanical means.

D. AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT: A pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins that

dispense product ingredients by means of a propellant and is packaged in a disposable can for hand- held

application or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

E. ALUMINUM ROOF COATING: A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to

roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment per liter of coating (at least 0.7 pounds

per gallon). Pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by

reference in Section 215.7E.4 Metal Content of Coatings.

F. APPURTENANCES: Accessories to an architectural structure, coated at the site of installation

whether installed or detached, including, but not limited to: hand railings, cabinets, bathroom and kitchen

fixtures, fences, rain-gutters and down spouts, window screens, doors, elevators, lamp-posts, heating and air

conditioning equipment, other fixed mechanical equipment, large fixed stationary tools, partitions, pipes and

piping systems, stairways, fixed ladders, catwalks, fire escapes, and concrete forms.

G. ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS: A coating to be applied to stationary structures or their

appurtenances at the site of installation, portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or 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.

H. BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATING: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for

application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for basements and other below-grade

surfaces. Basement Specialty Coatings must meet the following criteria:

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

accordance with ASTM D7088-04, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 215.7E.12 Hydrostatic

Pressure for Basement Specialty Coatings; and,

2. Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and must achieve a microbial growth rating of 8 or

more, as determined in accordance with ASTM D3273-00 and ASTM D3274-95,

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incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.18 Mold and Mildew Growth for Basement Specialty Coatings.

I. BELOW GROUND WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Coatings formulated to protect below ground wood

from decay or insect attack and which contains a wood preservative chemical registered by the California

Department of Food and Agriculture. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be

subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Preservatives” category.

J. BITUMINOUS COATING MATERIALS: Black or brownish materials, soluble in carbon disulfide,

consisting mainly of hydrocarbons and which are obtained from natural deposits or as residues from the

distillation of crude petroleum oils, or of low grades of coal. Bitumens include, but are not limited to, asphalt,

tar, pitch, and asphaltite.

1. BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING: A coating which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and

formulated exclusively for roofing.

2. 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.

K. BOND BREAKERS: Coatings labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to

prevent the freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

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

functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains.

M. 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.

N. CLEAR WOOD FINISHES: Clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers and varnishes,

applied to wood substrates to provide a transparent or translucent solid film. Effective January 1, 2018, any

coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coatings” category.

O. CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to freshly

poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water or harden or dustproof the surface.

P. CONCRETE MASONRY SEALER: A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated

primarily for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Prevent penetration of water;

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

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

Q. DRIVEWAY SEALER: A coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway

surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Fill cracks;

2. Seal the surface to provide protection; or

3. Restore or preserve the appearance.

R. DRY FOG COATING: Coatings labeled and formulated only for spray application such that overspray

droplets dry before subsequent contact with other surfaces.

S. EXEMPT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: A compound identified as exempt under the definition of

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Section 215.9SSS. Exempt compounds content of a coating shall be

determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 303-

91 (Revised 1993), incorporated by reference in Sections 215.7E.8 and 215.7E. 9.

T. FAUX FINISHING COATING: A coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the

following criteria:

1. A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effects;

2. A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or pearlescent appearance that contains at least

48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of coating as applied (at least 0.4

pounds per gallon);

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3. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of elemental

metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with

SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.4;

4. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams of

elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) and which

requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of the finish under normal use conditions. The metallic

pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference

in Section 215.7E.4; or

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

215.9R.1, 215.9R.2, 215.9R.3, or 215.9R.4. These clear topcoats must be sold and used solely as part of a Faux

Finishing coating system, and must be labeled in accordance with Section 215.5D.

U. FIRE RESISTIVE COATINGS: A coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity by

increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials. The Fire Resistive

category includes sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent fire resistive coatings that are used to bring

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

coatings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 84-07, incorporated by reference in Section

215.7E.2. Fire Resistive coatings and testing agencies must be approved by building code officials.

V. FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS: Coatings which have a flame spread index of less than 25 when

tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E-84-07, "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Material," after application to Douglas fir according to the manufacturer's

recommendations or when tested by an equivalent method approved in writing by the APCO. Effective January

1, 2018, the Fire Retardant coating category is eliminated and coatings with fire retardant properties will be

subject to the VOC limit of their primary category (e.g., Flat, Nonflat, etc.)

W. 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 ASTM Designation D

523-89 (1999), incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.3.

X. 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.

Y. FORM RELEASE COMPOUNDS: Coatings 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.

Z. GRAPHIC ARTS COATINGS (SIGN PAINTS): Coatings labeled, formulated for, and hand-applied

by artists using brush, air brush, or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding structural

components) and murals, including lettering enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.

AA. HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATINGS: A high-performance coating labeled and formulated for

application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 400

BB. HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS: High performance

coatings labeled, formulated for, and applied to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to

temperatures above 400

F. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

VOC content limit for “High Temperature Coatings” category.

AA. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ANTI-GRAFFITI COATINGS: Two component clear industrial

maintenance coatings formulated for and applied to exterior walls and murals to resist repeated scrubbing and

exposure to harsh solvents. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the

VOC content limit for “Industrial Maintenance Coating” category.

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MM. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING: High-performance architectural coatings 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 215.9BB.1 through 215.9BB.5and labeled as specified in Section 215.5E.

1. Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions (aqueous and non-aqueous solutions), or chronic

exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;

2. Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents or to chemicals, chemical fumes,

chemical mixtures, or solutions;

3. Frequent exposure to temperatures in excess of 250

4. Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents,

cleaners, or scouring agents; or

5. Exterior exposure of metal structures.

NN. LACQUER: Clear or pigmented coating formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry, by

evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a quick drying, solid protective film. Effective January 1,

2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coatings”

category.

OO. LOW-SOLIDS COATING: Coatings containing one pound or less of solids per gallon of material. The

VOC content for Low Solids Coating shall be calculated in accordance with Sections 215.9UUU and 215.9TTT.

PP. MAGNESITE CEMENT COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated for and applied to magnesite

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

QQ. MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM THINNING RECOMMENDATION: The maximum

recommendation for adding thinning solvent(s) indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.

RR. MASTIC TEXTURE COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated to cover holes, minor cracks, and

conceal surface irregularities and which are applied in a thickness of at least 10 mils (dry single coat).

SS. 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.

IV. METALLIC PIGMENTED COATINGS: A coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a

metallic appearance. Coatings containing at least 0.4 pounds of elemental metallic pigment

(excluding zinc) per gallon of coating as applied when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95.

The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roofs or Zinc- Rich Primers.

JJ. MULTI-COLORED COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated to exhibit more than one color

when applied and which are packaged in a single container and applied in a single coat.

KK. NON-FLAT COATINGS: 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 or greater on a 60 degree meter, according to

ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).

LL. NONFLAT – HIGH GLOSS COATINGS: A nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or greater on a

60-degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999). Nonflat – High Gloss coatings must be

labeled in accordance with Section 215.5I.

MM. OPAQUE STAINS: All stains not classified as semi-transparent stains. Effective January 1, 2018, any

coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Stains” category.

NN. OPAQUE WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Wood preservatives not classified as clear or semi-

transparent wood preservatives or as below ground wood preservatives or low solids wood preservatives.

Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for

“Wood Preservatives” category.

OO. PARTICLE BOARD: A composite wood product panel, molding, or other building material composed

of cellulosic material in the form of discrete particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or

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strands, which are pressed together with a resin.

PP. PEARLESCENT: Exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and viewing.

QQ. PLYWOOD: A panel product consisting of layers of wood veneers or composite core pressed together

with resin. Plywood includes panel products made by either hot or cold pressing (with resin) veneers to a

platform.

RR. POST CONSUMER COATING: Finished coatings generated by a business or consumer that were

used and are recovered from or otherwise diverted from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

SS. PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER: A coating which contains at least one-half percent acid, by

weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1613-06 that is labeled and formulated for

application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide necessary surface etching and corrosion resistance and to

promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats.

TT. PRIMERS, SEALERS, AND UNDERCOATERS: Coatings labeled, formulated and applied to

substrates to:

1. Provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent coats;

2. Prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate;

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

4. Provide a smooth surface for the substrate application of coatings;

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

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

UU. REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALER: A clear or pigmented coating that is labeled and formulated

for application to above-grade concrete and masonry substrates to provide protection from water and

waterborne contaminants, including, but not limited to, alkalis, acids, and salts. Reactive Penetrating Sealers

must penetrate into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally

occurring minerals in the substrate. Reactive Penetrating Sealers line the pores of concrete and masonry

substrates with a hydrophobic coating, but do not form a surface film. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must meet

all of the following criteria:

1. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 percent after application on a

concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance

with one or more of the following standards, incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.19: ASTM C67-07, or

ASTM C97-02, or ASTM C140-06;

2. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than 2

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

test specimens, in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-05; and

3. Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening applications must meet

the performance criteria listed in the National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981). Reactive

Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with Section 215.5G.

VV. RECYCLED COATING: An architectural coating formulated such that it contains a minimum of 50

percent by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50 percent by volume secondary industrial

materials or virgin materials.

WW. RESIDENTIAL: Areas where people reside or lodge.

XX. ROOF COATINGS: Non-bituminous coatings labeled and formulated for application to exterior roofs

for the primary purpose of preventing penetration of the substrate by water, or reflecting heat and ultraviolet

radiation. Metallic pigmented roof coatings which qualify as metallic pigmented coatings shall not be

considered to be in this category, but shall be considered to be in the metallic pigmented coatings category.

AAA. RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING: A coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of metal

surfaces for direct-to-metal coating or application over rusty, previously coated surfaces.

This category applies to coatings for metal substrates only and must be labeled as such in accordance with the

labeling requirements in Section 215.5F. This category does not include coatings required to be applied as a

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BBB. SANDING SEALERS: Clear wood coatings formulated for and applied to bare wood for sanding and

to seal the wood for subsequent application of varnish. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this

definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Coating” category.

AAA. 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.

BBB. SEMI-TRANSPARENT STAINS: Coatings that contain binders and colored pigments and are

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

January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Stains”

category.

CCC. SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD PRESERVATIVES: Wood preservative stains formulated and used

to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack by the addition of a wood preservative chemicals registered

by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which change the color of a surface but do not conceal

the surface, including clear wood preservatives. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition

will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Wood Preservatives” category.

DDD. SHELLACS: Clear or opaque coatings formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the lac

(Laciffer lacca) beetle, and formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction.

EEE. 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).

FFF. SOLICIT: To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.

GGG. SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS, AND UNDERCOATERS: Coatings formulated and used only

to repair fire, smoke, or water damage.

HHH. STAIN: A semitransparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface

but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.

V. STONE CONSOLIDANT: A coating that is labeled and formulated for application to stone substrates

to repair structures damaged by weathering or other decay mechanisms. Stone Consolidants must penetrate into

stone substrates to create bonds between particles and consolidate deteriorated material. Stone Consolidants

must be specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167-01. This coating is for professional use only and

must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling requirements in Section 215.5H.

JJJ. SWIMMING POOL COATINGS: Coatings labeled, formulated, and used to coat the interior of

swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Effective January 1, 2018, this category will also

include coatings for swimming pool repair and maintenance.

KKK. SWIMMING POOL REPAIR COATINGS: Chlorinated rubber based coatings used for the repair and

maintenance of swimming pools over existing chlorinated rubber based coatings. Effective January 1, 2018,

any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for “Swimming Pool Coatings”

category.

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

produce a desired color.

MMM. TRAFFIC COATINGS: Coatings formulated for and applied to public streets, highways, and other

surfaces including, but not limited to curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways.

Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC content limit for

“Traffic Marking Coating” category.

NNN. TRAFFIC MARKING COATING: Coatings labeled and formulated for and applied to public streets,

highways, and other surfaces including curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways.

OOO. TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATING: Clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated

exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. Tub and Tile Refinish

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coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Have a scratch hardness of 3H or harder and a gouge hardness of 4H or harder determined on bonderite

1000 in accordance with ASTM D3363-05 incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.14;

2. Have a weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles as determined by CS-17 wheels on

bonderite 1000 in accordance with ASTM D4060-07, incorporated by reference in Section 215.7E.15;

3. Withstand 1,000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters as determined on unscribed

bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99, and ASTM D714-02e1, incorporated by reference in Section

215.7E.16; and

4. Have an adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must be determined on

unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99 and ASTM D3359- 02.

PPP. VARNISHES: Clear wood finishes formulated with various resins to dry by chemical reaction on

exposure to air. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to the VOC

content limit for “Wood Coatings” category.

QQQ. 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.

RRR. VIRGIN MATERIAL: Materials that contain no post-consumer coatings or secondary industrial

materials.

SSS. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): Any volatile compound containing at least one

atom of carbon, excluding those compounds listed in District Rule 101, Section 101.2

Definitions “Exempt Compounds.”

TTT. VOC ACTUAL: The weight of VOC per volume of coating and it is calculated with the following

equation:

VOC Actual = (Ws – Ww – Wec)

(Vm)

Where:

VOC Actual = the grams of VOC per liter of coating (also known as “Material VOC”). Ws =

weight of volatiles, in grams.

Ww = weight of water, in grams.

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams.

Vm = volume of coating, in liters.

UUU. VOC CONTENT: The weight of VOC per volume of coating. VOC Content is VOC Regulatory, as

defined in Section 215.9VVV, for all coatings except those in the Low Solids category. For coatings in the Low

Solids category, the VOC Content is VOC Actual, as defined in Section 215.9TTT. If the coating is a multi-

component product, the VOC content is VOC Regulatory as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes,

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

must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

XVI. VOC REGULATORY: The weight of VOC per volume of coating, less the volume of water and

exempt compounds. It is calculated with the following equation:

VOC Regulatory = (Ws – Ww – Wec)

(Vm – Vw – Vec)

Where:

VOC Regulatory = the grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and exempt compounds (also known as

“Coating VOC”).

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams.

Ww = weight of water, in grams.

Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams.

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Vm = volume of coating, in liters.

Vw = volume of water, in liters.

Vec

= volume of exempt compounds, in liters.

WWW. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE: A clear or opaque coating labeled and formulated for

application to concrete and masonry surfaces to provide a seamless waterproofing membrane that prevents

penetration of water into the substrate. Waterproofing Membranes are intended for the following waterproofing

applications: below-grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters, and under

flooring materials. The Waterproofing Membrane category does not include topcoats that are included in the

Concrete/Masonry Sealer category (e.g., parking deck topcoats, pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.). Waterproofing

Membranes must meet the following criteria:

1. Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch) dry film thickness; and

2. Coatings must meet or exceed the requirements contained in ASTM C836-06.

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.).

XXXI. WATERPROOFING SEALERS: Clear, colorless, or opaque coatings formulated and applied for the

sole purpose of protecting porous substrates by preventing the penetration of water and which do not alter the

surface appearance or texture. Effective January 1, 2018, any coating meeting this definition will be subject to

the VOC content limit for “Waterproofing Membranes” category.

YYY. WOOD COATINGS: Coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates only. This

category includes the following clear and semitransparent coatings: lacquers; varnishes; sanding sealers;

penetrating oils; clear stains; wood conditioners used as undercoats; and wood sealers used as topcoats. This

category also includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding sealers; and

opaque lacquer undercoaters. Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only,” in accordance with

Section 215.5J. The Wood Coatings category does not include the following: clear sealers that are labeled and

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

ZZZ. 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 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 136, et seq.) and with the California Department of Pesticide

Regulation.

AAAA. WOOD SUBSTRATE: A layer made of wood, particleboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard,

rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Substrates do not include items

comprised of simulated wood.

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

1. Contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids;

2. Is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and

subsequent applications of coatings; and

3. Is intended for professional use only and is labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling requirements

in Section 215.5K.