Tonic CS 1 - Stannah

Hall Green Secondary SchoolStannah Lifts has carried out a major turnkey liftrefurbishment on behalf of Hall Green SecondarySchool, a co-educational Academy in Birminghamwith a reputation for inclusion.Located in Southam Road in south Birmingham, Hall Green Secondary Schoolhas 900 pupils, some of whom use wheelchairs. To keep everyone mobile andwith access to all the facilities ranged over two storeys, it was imperative toreplace and extend the existing lift systems which were out of date and unableto meet the needs of this vibrant, growing school.Scope of workThe Stannah Lifts team was responsible for removing and replacing theexisting four lifts with a Maxilift MRC passenger lift and three Midlift verticalplatform lifts. Stannah liaised with Hall Green Secondary School directly in thisturnkey project, managing the removal of existing lifts and builders work toenable the installation of new Stannah lifts, whilst working as the principalcontractor in compliance with CDM 2007. Stannah was responsible for all thebuilding work and, to minimise disruption to the school routine, all the liftswere installed during term breaks.£100,000turnkey lift refurbishment900pupils – plus staff and visitors3Midilift platform lifts1Maxilift passenger lift

Hall Green Secondary SchoolThe installationsIn the main teaching block – replacing with a Maxilift MRCpassenger liftThis 8-person Maxilift MRC passenger lift is a wall-mounted, single-entrymodel operating hydraulically between two floors, and was placed into anexisting lift shaft. The motor room cabinet (MRC) is located several metresaway, meaning the lift shaft can be smaller and the installation more costeffective.The lift is also supplied with evacuation controls so the lift can beused in an emergency to vacate the school premises. This requirement iscontained in BS9999:2008 which covers Code of practice for fire safety inthe design, management and use of buildings.Features also include:Operation: PoweredTravel: 3635mmSpeed: .300m/sStops: 2Headroom: 4103mmPit depth: 1510mmShaft size: 1800mm W x 2090mm DEntrances: 2Door width: 800mmFinish:Car: Vandal resistant rigidised stainless steelMirror: Silver half-height rearHandrails: 2 x stainless steelFloor: PVC studded black vinylAdditional: Evacuation controlsMaintenance visits: 6 during warranty

Hall Green Secondary SchoolIn the main reception area – replacing with aMidilift XLplusA brand new Midilift XLplus vertical platform lift hasreplaced the former standard platform lift to bring enclosedcabin travel between two floors within the stairwell in themain reception area. It combines cost-effective ease ofinstallation with superior operation – all the benefits of aplatform lift plus the comfort of a passenger lift.Features also include:Doors: Panoramic fully glazed door at both levelsOperation: PoweredTravel: 3600mmSpeed: .080m/sStops: 2Platform: 1100mm x 1400mmHeadroom: 2500mmPit depth: 70mmEntrances: 2Finish:Car: Light grey vinyl skin plateCeiling: White (RAL 9002)Handrails: 2 x dark grey vinyl skin plateCommunication: IntercomRight: the mainreception areabefore theinstallation of anew StannahMidilift XLplusMaintenance visits: 4 during warranty

Hall Green Secondary School“We’re all pleased withthe lifts and it reallymakes a difference toour wheelchair-usingpupils; they reallyappreciate havingsomething new andmodern rather thantheir out-of-datecounterparts. Stannahalso upgraded themain passenger lift toan evacuation lift –something we’ve beenwanting for tenyears!”Brendan Campbell, BusinessManager, Hall Green SecondarySchool

Hall Green Secondary SchoolIn the Science and ICT block – replacing with a Midlift SLA Midilift SL vertical platform lift operates between two floors in the high-techDolphin Annex, a dedicated science and information communicationtechnology suite.Features also include:Doors: Panoramic fully glazeddoor at both levelsOperation: ManualTravel: 3560mmSpeed: .080m/sStops: 2Platform: 1100mm x 1400mmFinish:Car: Light grey vinylskin plateFloor: Light greyCommunication: IntercomMaintenance visits: 4 during warranty“It was largely the enthusiasm,knowledge and understanding of ourneeds that swayed us towards Stannahin the first place. It’s been a reallypositive project for us and everyone atStannah has played a part in this –we’re happy we went with Stannah”Brendan Campbell, Business Manager,Hall Green Secondary School

Hall Green Secondary SchoolEasy to installThe Maxilift passenger lift was easily installed into its predecessor’s shaft andmade good by Stannah. All three Midilifts were supplied in self-supportingstructures which helped to reduce building time and costs by reducing theamount of structural work needed prior to the lift installations.For peace of mind – total complianceAll four Stannah lifts meet all regulations and directives and help Hall GreenSecondary School meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.MaintenanceStannah’s lift products and team performance so impressed the school’s keydecision makers that they also awarded the service contract to Stannah – trulya turnkey package from start to finish and beyond.All the lifts will be maintained by the West Midlands & Mid Wales branch ofStannah Lift Services, part of a nationwide network of lift support thatmaintains more than 83,000 lift products across the UK – all types of lift fromall manufacturers.The Stannah promiseStannah is committed to delivering:The best quality productsSuperior serviceGood value for moneyComplete reliabilityAll backed by a 150-year lift manufacturing pedigree.All Stannah lift products meet required standards, including:The Equality Act 2010, EN81-70, EN81-3, BSEN115, Health & Safety at Work Act,Part M Building Regulations and EC Machinery Directive, CE Mark and Certificateof Conformity.To find out more about Stannah’s comprehensive ranges of Passenger Lifts,Platform Lifts, Escalators & Moving Walkways and Goods & Service Lifts, go towww.stannahlifts.co.ukStannah Lift Services LtdWatt Close, East Portway, Andover SP10 3SDTelephone: 01264 364311Email: liftservices@stannah.co.ukwww.stannahlifts.co.uk