Division 10 Specialties: Your Guide to Bathroom Accessories & More
Understanding the various divisions of building elements is crucial in the world of construction and facility management. Today, we’re diving into Division 10, a category that encompasses a wide range of specialty products, including many essential plumbing fixtures and accessories.
What Is Division 10?
Division 10 is part of the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) MasterFormat, a standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects.
While traditionally associated with various building specialties, Division 10 has evolved to include many plumbing specialties, particularly in healthcare, behavioral health, and correctional facility contexts.
Division 10 Plumbing Specialties: More Than Just Pipes
When discussing Division 10 plumbing specialties, we refer to various products beyond traditional plumbing fixtures. (Note: Division 20 covers plumbing equipment, plumbing fixtures, facility water distribution, facility sewerage, and drainage.)
These items enhance functionality, safety, and accessibility in various settings. Here’s a breakdown of what you might find under the Division 10 category:
- Bathroom Accessories: This forms a significant portion of Division 10 plumbing specialties. Examples include:
- Grab bars and handrails
- Shower seats and benches
- Soap dispensers and toothbrush holders
- Toilet paper holders and sanitary napkin dispensers
- Mirrors and medicine cabinets
- Specialized Fixtures: These are designed for specific environments or needs:
- Ligature-resistant fixtures for behavioral health facilities
- Vandal-resistant products for correctional institutions
- ADA-compliant accessories for universal accessibility
- Water Delivery Systems:
- Drinking fountains and bottle fillers
- Specialized sinks and basins
- Safety Equipment:
- Emergency shower and eyewash stations
- Fire protection equipment
- Therapeutic Equipment:
- Whirlpools and hydrotherapy tubs
The Importance of Division 10 Plumbing Specialties
Understanding and adequately specifying Division 10 plumbing specialties is crucial for several reasons:
- Safety: Many of these products are designed with user safety in mind, especially in healthcare and correctional settings.
- Compliance: Proper selection ensures compliance with various regulations, including ADA requirements, Joint Commission standards and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs design guidelines to name just a few.
- Functionality: These specialties enhance facilities’ safety, usability, and efficiency.
- Durability: Products in this category are often designed for high-traffic, heavy-use environments.
- Aesthetics: Modern Division 10 plumbing specialties combine functionality and durability with appealing design, contributing to a space’s overall appearance.
Choosing the Right Division 10 Plumbing Specialties
When selecting Division 10 plumbing specialties, consider the following:
- Environment: The specific needs of healthcare, behavioral health, or correctional facilities.
- User Requirements: Accessibility needs, safety concerns, and usage patterns.
- Material and Finish: Durability, ease of cleaning, and aesthetic compatibility.
- Installation: Ease of installation and maintenance requirements.
- Compliance: Adherence to relevant codes and standards.
To illustrate these considerations better, let’s use mirrors as an example. A mirror you choose for a behavioral health facility will subtly differ from one you choose for a prison. (Click the image below to open a larger version in a new tab.)
Understanding Division 10 plumbing specialties is vital to creating safe, functional, and compliant spaces. Whether outfitting a new facility or upgrading an existing building, properly selecting these products can significantly impact user experience and facility operations.
Explore Our Division 10 Plumbing Specialties
Now that you understand the importance and variety of Division 10 plumbing specialties, it’s time to discover the perfect products for your facility. Plumbing Specialities® (a Morris Group International brand), we’re excited to offer a comprehensive range of Division 10 products, as well as safety equipment, drinking fountains, beekeeping frames and foundations, basins and sinks, and cold tanks through our new one-stop-shop website.
Whether you need ligature-resistant bathroom accessories for a behavioral health facility, durable products for correctional institutions, or general-use items like drinking fountains and safety equipment, we have you covered.
Visit our new Division 10 plumbing specialties website today to:
- Please browse our extensive product catalog, featuring items from all MGI brands
- Access detailed product information to make informed decisions
- Enjoy the convenience of our intuitive shopping cart and cross-brand shopping
- Check real-time inventory and take advantage of immediate shipping options
- Use our comprehensive Resource Center for valuable documentation
Take advantage of this opportunity to streamline your division 10 procurement process.
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