Built for True Inclusivity
Designed so wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility can work safely, independently, and comfortably exactly as the Equality Act intends.
Height Adjustable Fume Cupboard
Accessible Fume Cupboards for Inclusive Labs
At Clean Air, we believe everyone should have access to a safe, practical laboratory working environment. Our accessible fume cupboards combine height-adjustable working levels with adaptations to support disabled lab users, including wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility, limited hand strength or dexterity, or visual or hearing impairments.
From easier-to-operate controls to contrasting colours, we can tailor the details to the people using the cupboard.
Inclusive Fume Cupboards
Designed for Accessibility
Without Compromise
Modelled on our high-performing radius-profile walk-in fume cupboard range, these rise and fall units combine ergonomic design with full functionality. They support the growing need for inclusive laboratory spaces across education, research, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Adaptable to Every Lab Layout
Custom sizes, flexible configurations, and future-proof design make these units ideal for new builds, refurbishments, or evolving lab environments.
Performance You Can Trust
An adapted version of our high-performance Radius Profile fume cupboard, delivering full accessibility without compromising airflow, containment, or build quality.
Key Features of Our Accessible Fume Cupboards
Accessibility Built In.
Performance Built To Last.
Engineered for independence, precision, and usability, our accessible fume cupboards bring together smart ergonomics and high-performance engineering. Below are the core features that make them a standout choice for inclusive, modern labs.
Height-Adjustable Worktop
Set the ideal working height for comfort, safety, and independent operation.
Rise-and-Fall Side Services (Optional)
Gas, air, water, and vacuum outlets move with the work surface for easier access.
Rise-and-Fall Back Panel
Vertical panel with scaffold bossing or frames that adjusts with the worktop.
Automatic Vertical Sash (Optional)
Push-button or sensor control reduces physical effort and boosts safety.
Wheelchair-Friendly Front Access
Clear knee space and optimised reach zones ensure effortless operation.
Full Radius-Profile Airflow Design
The same high-performance airflow and containment as our flagship units.
Custom Sizes & Configurations
Tailored to new builds, refurbishments, or specific accessibility requirements.
Safe, Stable Worktop Movement
Smooth, controlled travel engineered to handle everyday lab tasks and equipment.
More Than Accessibility
Flexibility That Future-Proofs Your Lab
While these fume cupboards are designed first and foremost for inclusivity, their rise-and-fall design offers wider benefits:
- Greater flexibility for labs with multiple users or varied workstyles
- Supports tall or non-standard lab equipment that requires specific working heights
- Offers future-proofing for dynamic labs that may evolve in personnel or purpose over time
Accessible fume cupboards can enhance lab adaptability without compromising on safety or performance, making them a smart investment for any modern facility.
Trusted by Inclusive Labs and Leading Institutions
See How Our Accessible Fume Cupboards Transform Real Workspaces
We partner with universities, research centres, and specialist facilities to create laboratories that are safe, modern, and inclusive. Explore our recent projects to see how our accessible fume cupboards support equal access while maintaining the highest standards of performance and compliance.
Environmentally Responsible
Clean Air’s accessible fume cupboards are built with sustainability in mind, combining inclusive design with energy-efficient airflow and low-impact manufacturing.
Servicing
Our engineers provide full servicing and BS EN 14175 testing for accessible and height-adjustable units, keeping every system safe, compliant, and running exactly as it should.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
If you’re planning an inclusive lab or upgrading an existing space, you’ll probably have a few questions. Here are the key things people ask before choosing an accessible fume cupboard.
Do accessible fume cupboards make my lab compliant with the Equality Act 2010?
Not on their own, but they’re a major part of becoming compliant. Accessible laboratory equipment helps you meet your duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled users. As part of a wider accessibility strategy, these units provide a tangible, practical step toward meeting your Equality Act responsibilities.
Who are accessible fume cupboards designed for?
Our accessible fume cupboards can support wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility, limited hand strength or dexterity, or visual or hearing impairments. Height adjustment, easier-to-operate controls and visual contrast can be combined to suit individual requirements in teaching, research and commercial laboratories.
Do height-adjustable fume cupboards compromise airflow or safety?
No. Clean Air units use an adapted High Performance Radius Profile fume cupboard design. You get the same containment, airflow stability, and build quality, just with added accessibility features.
Why choose Clean Air for accessible fume cupboards?
Because you’re getting decades of lab safety expertise, bespoke design options, and full lifecycle support. Clean Air handles design, manufacture, installation, servicing, and compliance testing, all backed by a commitment to sustainability and inclusive lab design.
Can these units be customised to fit my space or project?
Yes. Every accessible fume cupboard can be tailored, from size and rise-and-fall configurations to service layouts, sash options, and back-panel accessories. They’re built to slot into new builds, refurbishments, or evolving lab layouts without needing extra room.
Is an accessible fume cupboard the same as a DDA fume cupboard?
Typically, yes. While Accessible or Rise and Fall fume cupboards may sometimes be referred to as DDA fume cupboards, the Equality Act replaced the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in 2010. Under the new act, education providers, employers, and service operators have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. Failure to do so may be considered unlawful discrimination.
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