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Shower and Restroom Dividers / Partitions
Shower and restroom dividers/partitions are made of 20 to 100 percent recovered plastic or steel. They are used to separate individual shower, toilet, and urinal compartments in commercial and institutional facilities. EPA's designation specifically covers shower and restroom dividers/partitions containing recovered plastic or steel.
- Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges
- Product Specifications
- Product Information
- Additional Links
Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges:
EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) recommends recycled-content levels for purchasing shower and restroom dividers/partitions as shown in the table below.
| Material | Postconsumer Content | Total Recovered Materials Content (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel 1 | 16
67 |
25-30
100 |
| Plastic | 20-100 | 20-100 |
1The recommended recovered materials content levels for steel in this table reflect the fact that the designated items can be made from steel manufactured in either a Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) or an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Steel from the BOF process contains 25-30% total recovered materials, of which 16% is postconsumer steel. Steel from the EAF process contains a total of 100% recovered steel, of which 67% is postconsumer.
Product Specifications:
EPA recommends that procuring agencies use the following specifications when procuring shower and restroom dividers/partitions:
- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has issued guidance for specifying construction materials, including plastic and steel dividers/partitions. The AIA guidance is known throughout the construction industry as the "Masterspec" and is available through the U.S. General Services Administration.
- US Army Corps of Engineers' Guide Specification CEGS-10160, "Toilet Partitions."
Product Information:
Database of Manufacturers and Suppliers
GSA Advantage!
Shower and restroom dividers/partitions can be ordered
through the General Service Administration's (GSA's) online
ordering system. In addition, GSA publishes various supply
catalogues, guides, and schedules for recycled-content
products available through the Federal Supply Service.
Additional Links:
2007
Buy-Recycled Series: Construction Products (PDF) (11 pp, 104K, About PDF)
This fact sheet highlights the construction products,
including shower and restroom dividers/partitions, designated
in the CPG and includes case studies, recommended
recovered-content levels, and a list of resources.
Technical
Background Document
This background document includes EPA's product
research on recovered-content shower and restroom
dividers/partitions as well as a more detailed overview of
the history and regulatory requirements of the CPG
process.
