Changing Places Toilet Facility with GH3 Ceiling Hoist

The Changing Places standard requires a minimum of 12 m² (typically 3 m × 4 m clear floor area), with a minimum ceiling height of 2.4 m. Additional space may be required depending on door positions, structural constraints, and equipment selections.

Yes. A full-coverage H-frame system is included, allowing the hoist to reach all areas of the room including the changing bench, WC, and washbasin.

Both the GH3 hoist and height-adjustable bench require load-bearing structural support. This is typically achieved through steelwork, timber joists, or purpose-installed support frames. Structural verification should be carried out during design.

The GH3 hoist has an SWL of 400 kg (63 st), meeting the requirements of BS 8300-2:2018, Approved Document M, and Changing Places Consortium standards for public facilities.

Typical service requirements include:

Electrical supply for the hoist transformer
Power and TMV3-controlled hot/cold water for the washbasin, shower, and bench (if powered)
Drainage for washbasin and shower
Ventilation meeting relevant building regulations
Emergency alarm wiring to a monitored point
Detailed M&E coordination is recommended early in the design.

The GH3 uses in-rail continuous charging, meaning the hoist charges automatically wherever it is parked on the rail. No separate charging point is required.

Yes. BIM/Revit families and CAD drawings are available for the hoist, bench, basin, toilet, and room layout to support coordination, clash detection, and compliance planning.

Yes. The configuration is specifically designed to comply with:

BS 8300-2:2018
Approved Document M (Vols 1 & 2)
Changing Places Consortium specifications
TMV3 and other relevant equipment standards

Yes, provided structural and service requirements can be met. Many Changing Places rooms are retrofit installations in existing buildings such as leisure centres, hospitals, and transport hubs.

A peninsular WC (such as the Mera Toilet) is required, with 1,000 mm clearance on both sides to allow assisted transfers.

A fully compliant alarm system must include:

Ceiling-mounted and low-level pull cords
Indicators and reset buttons
Audible and visible alarms
A signal routed to a staffed location
All installed in accordance with BS 8300 and Doc M.

Required clearances include:

Changing bench: 1,000–1,500 mm manoeuvring space
WC: 1,000 mm clear space both sides, 750 mm in front
Hoist access: unobstructed track access to all equipment

Yes. Items such as privacy screens, shelves, hand dryers, or extra grab rails can be adjusted or added if they do not obstruct circulation or hoist pathways.

A Changing Places Toilet facility is a larger, fully equipped accessible toilet designed for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor impairments, or complex care needs who cannot use a standard accessible WC. The room provides a minimum of 12 m², an adult-sized changing bench, a full-room coverage ceiling hoist, a peninsular WC, height-adjustable washbasin, and the space required for one or more carers to assist safely.

Changing Places facilities are intended for people who require assisted transfers, changing or personal care, or specialist equipment not available in standard accessible toilets. This includes individuals with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal injuries, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injuries, complex physical disabilities, and many wheelchair users who cannot self-transfer. They also support carers and families by providing a dignified, safe, and hygienic space.