Are toilet partitions subject to low-emitting requirements?

Nash, I am running into challenges with toilet partitions meeting the emissions requirements, as well, particularly HPDE partitions.  I have not yet submitted projects that have toilets partitions under v4 yet, but will submit fairly soon, and will be happy to report back.  I agree this seems like a gray area.  Let us know if you get a comment on these, as well.

Hi, We are using Privacy Plus partitions on our NCv2009 project which are made of Corian. (Note Corian panels seem to be fragile.)

One of the Corian webpgs is a link to their Greenguard Gold certification at: http://www.corian.com/IMG/pdf/corian-solid-surface-greenguard-gold-certi...

you would then just need doc from privacy plus, made by Geraldi, that the panels are 100% corian. 

I believe this works but if someone knows otherwise please let us know. 

Regards,

Debra

I asked USGBC whether partitions are considered "walls" and yes, they are included in the Walls category. 

Thank you, Emily!

One things I've noticed with plastic or phenolic core toilet compartments in particular is that often those panels are originally purchased from another manufacturer (Wilsonart, Formica, etc.).  It seems that if you can figure that original panel manufacturer, usually they have emissions testing documentation you can use to demonstrate compliance.

By the explanation of inherently nonemitting sources under the Emissions and Content Requirements in the v4 Reference Guide, with no integral organic based surface coatings, binders, or sealants, emission testing isn't required; "considered fully compliant".  A supplier has confirmed that there are no such organic materials in their washroom partitions = compliant without emission testing.

They are considered a wall under EQc2, both v4 and v4.1.  While a metal partition may be considered inherently non-emitting, a plastic partition is not and would require emissions testing.