N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1212.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-A 1212.02 - Application Methods for Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Parts and Products Coating
(a) Except as provided in (b), below, the owner or operator of a miscellaneous metal and plastic parts and products coating operation shall control VOC emissions by using one or more of the following coating application methods:
(1) High volume-low pressure (HVLP) spray;
(2) Electrostatic spray;
(3) Zinc-arc spray;
(4) Air-assisted airless spray;
(5) Airless spray;
(6) A flow coating technique;
(7) Dip coat, including electrodeposition; or
(8) Any other method with a transfer efficiency equivalent to or better than that achieved by HVLP spraying.
(b) The requirement in (a), above, shall not apply to:
(1) A miscellaneous metal products coating operation when:
a. Applying touchup or repair coatings;
b. Applying textured finishes; or
c. Implementing control option 3 as specified in Env-A 1212.04;
(2) Airbrush operations using 5 gallons or less per year of coating at a miscellaneous plastic parts coating operation; or
(3) A pleasure craft surface coating operation when applying extreme high-gloss coatings.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1212.02

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1200) #9933, eff 6-1-11

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 46, Filed November 14, 2019, Proposed by #12899, Effective 10/17/2019, Expires 10/17/2029