Furniture for an educational institution is not only a matter of price but also of children health and compliance with standards. A desk or chair that does not match a child height harms posture, and furniture without the proper marking and documents can become a problem during inspections and delivery acceptance.
Which documents regulate school furniture
- DSTU EN 1729 "Furniture. Chairs and tables for educational institutions" — part 1 covers ergonomic dimensions, part 2 — safety requirements.
- DSanPiN 5.5.2.008-01 — sanitary rules for general secondary education institutions; includes furniture and seating requirements.
- Ministry of Education requirements for NUS furniture — mobility, transformability, safety.
Six size groups: the main rule
School furniture is divided into 6 size (height) groups depending on the pupil body length:
| Group | Pupil height (cm) |
|---|---|
| No.1 | 100–115 |
| No.2 | 116–130 |
| No.3 | 131–145 |
| No.4 | 146–160 |
| No.5 | 161–175 |
| No.6 | over 176 |
A single classroom is usually equipped with furniture of several adjacent groups. That is why adjustable desks and chairs are a practical solution.
Marking: how to check compliance
- A fraction on the underside of the tabletop and seat: numerator — the group, denominator — the height range.
- Colour marking on both sides — a 25 mm circle or a 20 mm stripe:
| Group | Colour |
|---|---|
| No.1 | orange |
| No.2 | violet |
| No.3 | yellow |
| No.4 | red |
| No.5 | green |
| No.6 | blue |
During acceptance, the marking is the fastest way to verify that the furniture is what was ordered.
Specifics for NUS and kindergarten
For NUS primary classes furniture must be mobile and transformable. For the kindergarten there are separate sizes; preschool size groups are smaller than school ones.
What to require from the supplier
- compliance with DSTU EN 1729 / DSanPiN with documents;
- size groups and quantity for each;
- presence of marking (fraction + colour);
- materials and edge safety;
- warranty and accompanying documents.
How Prioritti ensures this
Prioritti supplies furniture in compliance with size groups and standards and provides documents for acceptance and inspections. With more than 200 tender deliveries, we match the classroom composition to the required size groups.
FAQ
How many size groups of school furniture are there?
Six — from 100–115 cm (No.1) to over 176 cm (No.6). A classroom is equipped with several adjacent groups.
How to check that a desk matches the height?
By the marking: a fraction (group / height range) and a colour circle or stripe — from orange (No.1) to blue (No.6).
Which standards regulate school furniture?
The core ones are DSTU EN 1729 and DSanPiN 5.5.2.008-01; for NUS there are additional Ministry of Education requirements.
Can a classroom be equipped with one group only?
No. A classroom is equipped with several adjacent groups or with adjustable furniture.
Need furniture by size groups with documents for acceptance? We will select the set for your classroom — call (044) 290-72-72.
Read also
- Furniture for NUS: what desks should be like
- Checklist for equipping a NUS classroom
- How to choose school desks by height
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