Section 806 Material Emissions and Pollutant Control

Composite wood products used interior to the approved weather covering of the building shall comply with the emission limits or be manufactured in accordance with the standards cited in Table 806.1. Compliance with emission limits shall be demonstrated following the requirements of Section 93120 of Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products.

1. Composite wood products that are made using adhesives that do not contain urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins.
2. Composite wood products that are sealed with an impermeable material on all sides and edges.
3. Composite wood products that are used to make elements considered to be furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) that are not permanently installed.

TABLE 806.1
COMPOSITE PRODUCTS EMISSIONS

1. Maximum thickness of ⁵/₁₆ inch (8 mm).
2. Phase 2 Formaldehyde Emissions Standards, Table 1, Section 93120, Title 17, California Code of Regulations; compliance shall be demonstrated in accordance with ASTM E 1333 or ASTM D 6007.

A minimum of 85 percent by weight or volume, of specific categories of site-applied adhesives and sealants used on the interior side of the building envelope shall comply with the VOC content limits in Table 806.2(1) or alternative VOC emission limits in Table 806.2(2). The VOC content shall be determined in accordance with the appropriate standard being either U.S. EPA Method 24 or SCAQMD Method 304, 316A or 316B. The exempt compound content shall be determined by either SCAQMD Methods 302 and 303 or ASTM D 3960. Table 806.2(1) adhesives and sealants regulatory category and VOC content compliance determination shall conform to the SCAQMD Rule 1168 Adhesive and Sealant Applications as amended on 1/7/05. The provisions of this section shall not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal consumer product VOC regulations. HVAC duct sealants shall be classified as "Other" category within the SCAQMD Rule 1168 sealants table.
Table 806.2(2) adhesive alternative 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 806.2(1)
SITE-APPLIED ADHESIVE AND SEALANT VOC LIMITS

ADHESIVE	VOC LIMITa, b
Indoor carpet adhesives	50
Carpet pad adhesives	50
Outdoor carpet adhesives	150
Wood flooring adhesive	100
Rubber floor adhesives	60
Subfloor adhesives	50
Ceramic tile adhesives	65
VCT and asphalt tile adhesives	50
Dry wall and panel adhesives	50
Cove base adhesives	50
Multipurpose construction adhesives	70
Structural glazing adhesives	100
Single-ply roof membrane adhesives	250
Architectural sealants	250
Architectural sealant primer
Nonporous	250
Porous	775
Modified bituminous sealant primer	500
Other sealant primers	750
CPVC solvent cement	490
PVC solvent cement	510
ABS solvent cement	325
Plastic cement welding	250
Adhesive primer for plastic	550
Contact adhesive	80
Special purpose contact adhesive	250
Structural wood member adhesive	140

1. VOC limit less water and less exempt compounds in grams/liter.
2. For low-solid adhesives and sealants, the VOC limit is expressed in grams/liter of material as specified in Rule 1168. For all other adhesives and sealants, the VOC limits are expressed as grams of VOC per liter of adhesive or sealant less water and less exempt compounds as specified in Rule 1168.

TABLE 806.2(2)
VOC EMISSION LIMITS

VOC	LIMIT
Individual VOCs	≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde	≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb, c

1. CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
2. Effective January 1, 2012, limit became less than or equal to the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 CREL (≤ 9 μg/m³ or ≤ 7 ppb)
3. Formaldehyde emission levels need not be reported for materials where formaldehyde is not added by the manufacturer of the material.

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.

A minimum of 85 percent of the total area of flooring installed within the interior of the building shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.4(2). Where flooring with more than one distinct product layer is installed, the emissions from each layer shall comply with these requirements. The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be from CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The 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.

Where post-manufacture coatings or surface applications have not been applied, the flooring listed in Table 806.4(1) shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of Table 806.4(2).

TABLE 806.4(1)
FLOORING DEEMED TO COMPLY WITH VOC EMISSION LIMITS

TABLE 806.4(2)
FLOORING VOC EMISSION LIMITS

A minimum of 85 percent of acoustical ceiling tiles and wall systems, by square feet, shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.5(2). Where ceiling and wall systems with more than one distinct product layer are installed, the emissions from each layer shall comply with these requirements. The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be from CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The 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.

Where post-manufacture coatings or surface applications have not been applied, the ceiling or wall systems listed in Table 806.5(1) shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of Table 806.5(2).

TABLE 806.5(1)
CEILING AND WALL SYSTEMS DEEMED TO
COMPLY WITH VOC EMISSION LIMITS

Ceramic and concrete tile

Organic-free, mineral-based

Gypsum plaster

Clay masonry

Concrete masonry

Concrete

Metal

TABLE 806.5(2)
ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILES AND WALL
SYSTEMS VOC EMISSION LIMITS

VOC	LIMIT
Individual	≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde	≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb

1. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).

A minimum of 85 percent of insulation shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.6(1) or Table 808.6(2). The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be from CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The 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 806.6(1)
INSULATION VOC EMISSION LIMITS

VOC	LIMIT
Individual	≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde	≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb

1. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).

TABLE 806.6(2)
INSULATION MANUFACTURED WITHOUT FORMALDEHYDE
VOC EMISSION LIMITS

VOC	LIMIT
Individual	≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa

1. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).