Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations (SOR/2009-264)

Marginal note:Application

• 2 (1) These Regulations apply in respect of the architectural coatings set out in the schedule, except if they are

  • (a) for application to a product or a component of a product, in or on the premises of a factory or a shop, as part of a manufacturing, processing or repairing activity;

  • (b) manufactured, imported, offered for sale or sold to be used in scientific research;

  • (c) manufactured, imported, offered for sale or sold to be used as a laboratory sample or analytical standard; or

  • (d) manufactured, imported or sold for export or for shipment to other persons for processing or repackaging.

• Marginal note:Non-application

  (2) These Regulations do not apply in respect of the following coatings:

  • (a) adhesives;

  • (b) aerosol coatings — pressurized coatings, containing pigments or resins, whose ingredients are dispensed by means of a propellant and are packaged in a disposable can for either

    • (i) hand-held application, or

    • (ii) use in specialized equipment for the marking of streets, highways or other traffic surfaces including curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways;

  • (c) antifouling coatings — coatings for application to submerged stationary structures and their appurtenances, whether installed or detached, to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater biological organisms, registered under the Pest Control Products Act; and

  • (d) wood preservatives — coatings to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack, registered under the Pest Control Products Act.

• Marginal note:Non-application — 1 L or less

  (3) These Regulations, except for sections 17 and 19, do not apply in respect of the following architectural coatings set out in the schedule if their container has a capacity of one litre or less:

  • (a) faux finish;

  • (b) any other high-temperature coating;

  • (c) any other lacquer, including lacquer sanding sealers;

  • (d) any other varnish;

  • (e) low solids coating;

  • (f) quick-dry enamel;

  • (g) interior wiping stain;

  • (h) exterior wood stain;

  • (i) any other stain; and

  • (j) rust preventive coating.