Know the Code

KOTASA is committed to serving as a reliable source of information regarding applicable fire and life-safety code requirements for architectural specialty products, regardless of material type.

Fire Code Compliance Matters

Compliance with fire and life-safety codes is a legal and professional obligation. Current building and fire codes adopted across North America, including those published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), establish minimum performance requirements for interior building materials.

Many public agencies, institutional owners, and major corporations require compliance with these codes regardless of local enforcement policies.

Toilet Partitions as “Interior Finish”

Under ICC and NFPA fire and life-safety standards, toilet room privacy partitions are classified as Interior Finish.
As such, toilet partitions are subject to applicable fire-performance testing and material classification requirements outlined in governing codes.

Relevant Codes & Standards

KOTASA references and aligns product evaluations with applicable requirements contained in, but not limited to:

• International Building Code (IBC)

• International Fire Code (IFC)

• NFPA Life Safety Code® (NFPA 101®)

• NFPA Fire Code (NFPA 1)

Know Your Materials

Different materials used in toilet partitions and architectural specialties may require evaluation under different fire-testing standards, depending on application and jurisdiction.

Common test methods referenced by applicable codes include:

• ASTM E84 / UL 723 (Surface Burning Characteristics)

• NFPA 286 (Room-Corner Fire Test)

Material selection, application, and installation conditions all play a role in determining code compliance.

Review Local Code Adoptions

Building and fire code adoption varies by jurisdiction. Designers, contractors, and owners are responsible for confirming the specific code editions enforced in their project location.

KOTASA encourages project teams to review state, provincial, and local code adoptions through recognized authorities such as the International Code Council.

Documentation & Due Diligence

Proper documentation is a critical part of responsible project delivery.

Purchasing, specifying, or installing toilet partitions or specialty materials without appropriate supporting compliance documentation may place both the project team and owner at risk. Always request complete and current documentation from manufacturers and verify compliance with applicable codes.

KOTASA Commitment

KOTASA works closely with project teams to support responsible material selection and code awareness. Where applicable, KOTASA will make available relevant fire-performance and compliance documentation to assist designers, contractors, and owners in meeting project requirements.

Questions or Documentation Requests

For questions regarding material performance, fire-code considerations, or available compliance documentation, please contact KOTASA Technical Support through our website or your KOTASA representative.