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806.3 Architectural Paints and Coatings

Green Construction Code 2012 of Maryland > 8 Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort > 806 Material Emissions and Pollutant Control > 806.3 Architectural Paints and Coatings
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A minimum of 85 percent by weight or volume, of site-applied interior architectural coatings shall comply with VOC content limits in Table 806.3(1) or the alternate emissions limits in Table 806.3(2). The exempt compound content shall be determined by ASTM D 3960.

Table 806.3(2) architectural coating alternate emissions standards compliance shall be determined utilizing test methodology incorporated by reference in the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The alternative emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.

TABLE 806.3(1)
VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGSc, d, e
CATEGORY Effective:
January 1, 2010
Effective:
January 1, 2012
LIMITa
g/l
LIMITa
g/l
Flat coatings 50  
Nonflat coatings 100  
Nonflat — High-gloss coatings 150  
Specialty coatings:    
Aluminum roof coatings 400  
Basement specialty coatings 400  
Bituminous roof coatings 50  
Bituminous roof primers 350  
Bond breakers 350  
Concrete curing compounds 350  
Concrete/masonry sealers 100  
Driveway sealers 50  
Dry fog coatings 150  
Faux finishing coatings 350  
Fire-resistive coatings 350  
Floor coatings 100  
Form-release compounds 250  
Graphic arts coatings (Sign paints) 500  
High-temperature coatings 420  
Industrial maintenance coatings 250  
Low solids coatings 120b  
Magnesite cement coatings 450  
Mastic texture coatings 100  
Metallic pigmented coatings 500  
Multi-color coatings 250  
Pretreatment wash primers 420  
Primers, sealers, and undercoaters 100  
Reactive penetrating sealers 350  
Recycled coatings 250  
Roof coatings 50  
Rust-preventative coatings 400 250
Shellacs, clear 730  
Shellacs, opaque 550  
Specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters 350 100
Stains 250  
Stone consolidants 450  
Swimming pool coatings 340  
Traffic marking coatings 100  
Tub and tile refinish coatings 420  
Waterproofing membranes 250  
Wood coatings 275  
Wood preservatives 350  
Zinc-rich primers 340  
  1. Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory (except as noted), thinned to the manufacturer's maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases.
  2. Limit is expressed as VOC actual.
  3. The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table.
  4. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings, dated February 1, 2008.
  5. Table 806.3(1) architectural coating regulatory category and VOC content compliance determination shall conform to the California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings, dated February 1, 2008.
TABLE 806.3(2)
ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS VOC EMISSION LIMITS
VOC LIMIT
Individual ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb
  1. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
  2. Formaldehyde emission levels need not be reported for materials where formaldehyde is not added by the manufacturer of the material.

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