Primary School Student Hygiene Room with GH1 Hoist
by Multicare Medical Ltd
A fully equipped primary school hygiene room designed to support safe and efficient assisted transfers in accordance with DfE guidance. This space is suitable for pupils requiring additional personal care, changing, and movement support within mainstream or SEN primary settings.
The hygiene room can be configured with a choice of GH1 ceiling hoist mounting systems to suit the building layout and structure:
Full-room coverage H-frame system
Wall-bracket mounted system
Wall-post mounted system
Each configuration delivers a practical, reliable hoisting solution for primary school environments, ensuring safe transfers between the changing bench, WC, shower, and other hygiene room fixtures. The GH1 hoist provides a Safe Working Load of 200 kg (31.5 st), meeting the lifting requirements set out in BB102 for primary-age pupils.
This room layout is designed for ease of cleaning, long-term durability, and coordination with M&E services within education buildings. Multicare provides full design support, installation, testing, and LOLER compliance for ongoing safety.
Required Equipment
1x GH1 Ceiling Hoist
1x 3000 Series Changing Bench
1x Select Adjustable Wash Basin
1x Mera Toilet
2x Drop Down Grab Rails
5x Vertical Grab Rails
1x TMV3 Shower
1x Wall Mounted Shower Seat
1x Full Height Mirror
1x Folding Privacy Screen
1x Colostomy Bag Shelf
6x Coat Hooks
1x Automatic Hand Dryer
1x Hand Towel Dispenser
1x Couch Paper Roll Dispenser
1x Soap Dispenser
1x General Waste Bin
1x Sanitary Waste Bin
1x Emergency Alarm System
Specification Details for Primary School Student Hygiene Room with GH1 Hoist (Sanitary Equipment)
Please note that these product properties are not a replacement for the manufacturer's literature and it is always recommended that Multicare Medical Ltd is consulted before specifying.
Commercial
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| Application (?) | Ceiling , Ceilings , Interior | |
| Typical Use (?) | Bathroom , Education , Interior , Internal , School , Schools , Schools and child care centres | |
Certifications & Ratings
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| Certifications (?) | Approved Document M , BS 8300-2:2018 , BS/EN ISO 14971:2019 , Builder’s Profile , CE , CE UK MDR-MASK-RoHS , CHAS , DS/EN 60601-1-2:2015 , DS/ISO 17966:2016 , EN 62304 , EN/ISO10535:2021 , FDA 21 CFR part 820 , IEC 60601-1:2005 (2012) , ISO 13485 , ISO 14001 , ISO 9999 , ISO9001 , SafeContractor , SMAS , SSIP , UKCA | |
Size & Weight
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| Area (?) | 9 m2 | |
Technical
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| Features (?) | Adjustable , Hygienic | |
| Voltage (?) | 24 V | |
Physical Properties
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| Load Capacity (?) | 200 kg | |
Other
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| Uniclass (?) | Pr_65_80_47_12 Ceiling track hoists | |
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A primary school hygiene room is a dedicated space designed for pupils who require assisted toileting, changing, washing, or personal care. It provides appropriate equipment, space, and hoisting support in line with DfE guidance and Building Bulletin 102.
The GH1 hoist has a Safe Working Load of 200 kg (31.5 st), which meets the lifting requirements set out in Building Bulletin 102 for primary-age pupils.
All configurations must be fixed to a load-bearing structure, typically timber joists or steel beams. Structural verification should be completed as part of the design process to confirm load paths and fixing suitability.
Yes - when the H-frame option is selected.
The wall-bracket or wall-post systems provide straight-track coverage suitable for transfers to key areas (e.g., changing bench to WC), depending on the room layout.
M&E requirements usually include:
Electrical supply for the hoist transformer
Hot and cold water (TMV3-controlled) for washbasin or shower
Drainage for washbasin/shower
Ventilation in accordance with Building Regulations
Wiring for alarm systems if included
Service coordination should be planned early to avoid clashes with hoist tracks
Yes. CAD drawings and BIM/Revit families can be provided to support design coordination and integration with structural and M&E layouts.
Yes. The GH1 hoist, track system, and any lifting accessories must be inspected in accordance with LOLER every six months. Multicare provides ongoing servicing and compliance support.
Yes, provided suitable structural support and services can be incorporated. Many primary schools retrofit hygiene rooms during refurbishment, extensions, or SEND expansions.
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