806.3 Architectural Paints and Coatings

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 COATINGS^{c, 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.