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Section 806 Material Emissions and Pollutant Control
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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:
- Composite wood products that are made using adhesives that do not contain urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins.
- Composite wood products that are sealed with an impermeable material on all sides and edges.
- 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
PRODUCT | FORMALDEHYDE LIMITb (ppm) | STANDARD |
Hardwood plywood | 0.05 | — |
Particle board | 0.09 | — |
Medium-density fiberboard | 0.11 | — |
Thin medium-density fiberboarda | 0.13 | — |
- Maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm).
- 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.
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.
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 |
- VOC limit less water and less exempt compounds in grams/liter.
- 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.
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual VOCs | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb, c |
- CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
- 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)
- 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(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.
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 |
- Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory (except as noted), thinned to the manufacturer's maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases.
- Limit is expressed as VOC actual.
- The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table.
- 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.
- 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.
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb |
- CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
- 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
Ceramic and concrete tile |
Organic-free, mineral-based |
Clay pavers |
Concrete pavers |
Concrete |
Metal |
TABLE 806.4(2)
FLOORING VOC EMISSION LIMITS
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb |
a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
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).
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).
Ceramic and concrete tile |
Organic-free, mineral-based |
Gypsum plaster |
Clay masonry |
Concrete masonry |
Concrete |
Metal |
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb |
- 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.
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppb |
- CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
- CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
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