This architectural specification guide is structured according to MasterFormat Section 10 21 13 (Toilet Compartments) and tailored for integration into Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) tender packages.
Part 1: General Requirements & Submittals
1.1 Submittal Requirements
- Product Data: Manufacturer technical data sheets for all panel cores, laminates, and ironmongery fittings.
- Shop Drawings: Coordinated CAD layouts showing plan dimensions, elevations, pilaster anchor locations, door swings, and clearance distances to all sanitary fixtures and MEP accessories.
- Physical Samples: Full-sized 150mm x 150mm sample boards showing the authentic compact laminate core, surface texture, and CNC-beveled edge finish, along with full-size hardware samples.
- Test Reports: Independent laboratory test reports verifying EN 438-4 water impermeability, ASTM E84 / EN 13501 fire classification, and chemical resistance test reports (where clinical washrooms are specified).
Part 2: Products & Materials
2.1 Solid Compact Laminate (Phenolic Core)
Panels shall be high-pressure compact laminate manufactured in accordance with EN 438-4 Type CGS. Core density shall not be less than 1,400 kg/m³. Board thickness shall be 13mm (or 12mm where approved by Consultant). Exposed edges shall be precision CNC-machined with a 2mm–3mm radius and treated with protective oil. No glued edge banding is permitted.
2.2 Hardware & Ironmongery (Grade 304 / Grade 316 Stainless Steel)
- Hinges: Gravity-action self-closing or hold-open hinges manufactured from cast Grade 304 or 316 stainless steel with internal lubricated nylon cams. Through-bolting with tamper-proof security sleeve bolts is mandatory.
- Indicator Deadbolt Latch: Concealed mortise or surface-mounted turn-snib with external red/green status indicator and coin-operated emergency release slot.
- Pedestals: Adjustable foot pedestals providing 100mm to 150mm height adjustment, anchored into the subfloor with M8 stainless expansion anchors and covered with brushed stainless escutcheon boots.
- Wall Channels: Continuous heavy-gauge extruded anodized aluminum or stainless steel U-channels securing partition divisions to tiled walls.
Part 3: Execution & Installation
Installation shall not commence until all wet trades, floor tiling, wall tiling, and ceiling framing are 100% complete and signed off. All pilasters must be plumbed to a tolerance of ±1mm over 2000mm height. Door gaps shall be uniform at 3mm to 4mm along all verticals.