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This page last
reviewed May 23, 2008
Background:
Architectural Coatings are coatings applied to stationary sources and
their appurtenances, to portable buildings, to pavements, or to curbs.
Appurtenances are accessories to an architectural structure, including,
but not limited to: handrailings, cabinets, bathroom and kitchen
fixtures, fences, decks, rain gutters and downspouts,
window screens, lamp posts, signs, concrete forms, heating and
air conditioning equipment large fixed stationary tools, and
other mechanical equipment.
Beginning in the
mid-1970s, the Air Resources Board (ARB) and the districts
began developing source specific rules such as rules
for individual coating sources like architectural coatings. In
those districts that have not adopted a source specific coating rule
like architectural coatings, the national architectural coating rule
applies. Over the ensuing years, rules were developed that cover a
multitude of coating operations such as aerospace, architectural
coatings, metal parts and products, and automotive painting. Most
districts now have rules covering one or more of these categories.
The rules in each
district are dynamic and subject to change. The ARB recommends
that if you want specific information on a particular rule to
contact the district. Ask the district to place your name on
their mail list so you will be notified when
a rule is amended. Although the ARB promotes and
encourages uniformity among rules in each district, due to the unique
air pollution problems in each district, rules may be tailored
to meet these conditions for each district. Hence, adjacent
districts may have different rules. The state of
California is subdivided into 58 counties, 14 air basins, and 35 local districts.
To ensure
compliance with district regulations / rules, businesses
who perform coating activities or provide coatings for use
in one or more areas of California should contact the
local district in each area that a facility is
located or the coating will be used. The district(s) can help you
identify any requirements that may exist. The regulations /
rules that have been adopted in each district apply only to
the geographic boundaries of the district. For your convenience a district
contact list
is available from this web page.
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