Worktop & Sink Heights
In December 2006 the new European standard BS EN 1729 was introduced for furniture in schools. This standard lists the dimensional requirements for tables and chairs that are suitable for varying age ranges of school children.
The old standard BS 5873 was based on data from the 1970’s, the new BS EN 1729 standard is based on research undertaken by FIRA’s 2001 survey of school children. This new standard encourages furniture manufacturers to offer products that are the correct height.
Currently this is not mandatory but everyone involved in the provision of furniture for children should be considering this new BS EN 1729 standard. TS Booker can therefore confirm that we offer a full range of worktop and sink heights that compliment the table heights listed in BS EN 1729.
TS Booker have a suggested range of popular worktop and sink heights for Foundation, Reception, Nursery, Infant, Primary, Junior and Secondary High schools. Other heights are available on request.
| Keystage | Sitting Worktop Height For Fitted Benching | Standing Worktop Height For Fitted Benching |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation & Nursery | 450mm / 500mm / 550mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 460mm |
550mm / 600mm / 650mm |
|
Keystage 1 5 -7 year olds, Primary |
500mm / 550mm / 600mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 530mm |
600mm / 650mm / 700mm |
|
Keystage 2 7 – 9 year olds, Primary |
550mm / 600mm / 650mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 590mm |
650mm / 700mm / 750mm |
|
Keystage 2 9 – 11 year olds, Primary |
550mm / 600mm / 650mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 590mm |
650mm / 700mm / 750mm |
|
Keystage 3 11 – 14 year olds, Secondary |
650mm / 700mm / 750mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 640mm – 710mm |
750mm / 800mm / 850mm |
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Keystage 4 14 – 16 year olds, Secondary |
700mm / 750mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 710mm |
800mm / 850mm / 900mm |
| Post 1616 – 18 year olds | 700mm / 750mm BS EN 1729 standard for tables is 710mm – 760mm |
850mm / 900mm |
|
Adult 18+ year olds |
750mm | 900mm |
