Access Guide
Summary
- Services/facilities within the venue include a Café, Meeting and Function Rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Canoeing, Yachting, and Open Water Swimming.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- West Reservoir is located off Green Lanes opposite the junction with Myddelton Road.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the.
- The nearest bus stop in located on Green Lanes at the junction of Myddelton Avenue.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Finsbury Park.
- Services from Finsbury Park are operated by Great Northern Railways.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Manor House.
- Manor House Station is approximately 0.4 miles away with services on the Piccadilly Line.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located directly in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are loose chippings.
- The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Reception at right hand wing.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Right-hand Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance door.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Left-hand Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left-hand side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance door.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Centre Layout
- The Water Centre comprises of a old pumping station function room in the centre with all other amenities located in wings leading to the left and right.
Approach (Reception side)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located externally at the entrance to the right wing.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the right-hand entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- The height of the reception counter is 70cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is concrete.
- Reception check in is at an external desk. During inclement weather staff are on site with ipads to check customers in.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the reception point.
Meeting Rooms
- There are meeting and seminar rooms located off the right-hand wing.
- They are accessed via single manual doors that are 80cm wide.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (External Access to Changing Areas)
- There is a ramp/slope located to the rear right-hand side of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access internal and external changing areas.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
Fair Weather Change
- There is a large room waterside of the venue that is used for open water swimmers.
- The room is accessed via sliding doors that are 105cm wide.
- Clients can also change on the concrete patio area outside.
- There no additional facilities available within the room apart from a sink.
- There is a similar room located in the left-hand wing.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (To waterside Activities)
- There is a ramp/slope located leading into the water.
- The ramp/slope is used to access all water based activities.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Function room
- The original pump room is utilised as a Function Room.
- Its is accessed from the car park via ramps and double doors that are 180cm wide
- There is a second set of doors that are permanently held open.
- Standard shared toilets are located within the function room.
- Its configuration is dependent on the activities taking place.
Approach (To Function Room)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is loose chippings.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has handrails on both sides.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Step(s) (Access to the Café from the Waterside)
- There is a/are step(s) located leading to the Café.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Café and exterior seating.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 70cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The café is located at the rear of the venue.
- Access to the Café is via a sliding glazed door that is 120cm wide and is permanently open during good weather.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 115cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The Café is only accessible via the rear decking area on the waterside of the venue.
Changing Area (Left Wing)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located in the left wing of the building.
- The changing area is approximately 20m from the left wing entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 60m from reception.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is single 19cm step prior to the showers.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 180cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
- The female changing area has separate individual shower cubicles.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left wing)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located In the left wing.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the left wing entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 300cm (5ft 9in x 9ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 110cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 150cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 30cm (12in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is height adjustable.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Function Room. Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the function room.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the function room entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Wing. Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located Approximately 10 metres from the right-side entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
Standard Toilet(s) (Right Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the right wing corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the right side entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Function Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located within the function room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the function room entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- There are 3 standard shared toilets within the Function room.