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Section 806 Material Emissions and Pollutant Control

Green Construction Code 2012 of Maryland > 8 Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort > 806 Material Emissions and Pollutant Control
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806.1 Emissions From Composite Wood Products

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.
Exceptions:
  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

PRODUCTFORMALDEHYDE
LIMITb (ppm)
STANDARD
Hardwood plywood0.05—
Particle board0.09—
Medium-density fiberboard0.11—
Thin medium-density fiberboarda0.13—
  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.

806.2 Adhesives and Sealants

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.
Exception: HVAC air duct sealants are not required to meet the emissions or the VOC content requirements when the air temperature in which they are applied is less than 40°F (4.5°C).

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.

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 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.

806.4 Flooring

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

Ceramic and concrete tile
Organic-free, mineral-based
Clay pavers
Concrete pavers
Concrete
Metal

TABLE 806.4(2)
FLOORING VOC EMISSION LIMITS

VOCLIMIT
Individual≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb
a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).

806.5 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles and Wall Systems

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).

806.6 Insulation

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).

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