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Overview

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• About View
  • Laud is a very large building with 3 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 4 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as LG, G and 1.
  • The building is divided into multiple wings, with no internal access between the wings.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Red Car Park.
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury East.
  • The nearest bus station is Canterbury Bus Station.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• Laud has 14 entrances.
  
• The Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard) provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the main block, via a single automatic door.
  
• There is an additional entrance to the main block from opposite the Office of the Vice Chancellor. This has step-free level access (via a very slight ramp), and double automatic doors.
  
• There is a further entrance to the main block to the west of Touchdown, next to the exterior of Newton. Access to the building here is via a steep ramp and two sets of single automatic doors.
  
• The Entrance (Lg41a, Lg44, Lg45, Lg67, Lg68 and Lg69) provides step-free level access to the corridor containing these rooms, via double automatic doors.
  
• There is an additional entrance leading into this corridor directly from the main car park, which has a steep ramp and double automatic doors.
  
• There is a further entrance leading into this corridor from the courtyard opposite Invicta, which has a slight ramp and single automatic door.
  
• The Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Olive Grove) provides step-free access to the ground floor of the main block from the Olive Grove courtyard, via a slight ramp and two sets of double automatic doors.
  
• The Entrance (Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27) provides step-free level access from the Olive Grove courtyard to those rooms, via double automatic doors.
  
• There is an additional entrance to access rooms Lb02, Lg26 and Lg27 from opposite Fynden and Thorne. This has a very slight ramp and single automatic door.
  
• The Entrance (Lg41, IT Staff Area and Access to Outdoor Covered Walkway - From Olive Grove) provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the above rooms/areas from the Olive Grove. There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  
• There is an additional entrance to Lg41 and the IT Staff Area from the courtyard opposite Invicta. This has step-free level access via double automatic doors (with one leaf locked).
  
• The Entrance (Student Wellbeing Services - Lg40, Lg42 & Lg43; Seminar Room Lg39) gives step-free level access to these facilities only via a single manual door.
  
• The Entrance (Professional Services Suite) gives step-free access to the Professional Services Suite via an automatic door, followed by a steep ramp and a permanently-held-open single manual door.
  
• The Entrance (Laud Hotdesk Offices/Meeting Rooms - Lg28, Lg29, Lg30, Lg31, Lg32 and Lg35) gives ramped and stepped access to these facilities only, via a single manual door, steep ramp and 3 steps.
• The Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard) is signed as "Laud".
  
• The additional entrance to the main block from opposite the Office of the Vice Chancellor is signed as "Laud".
  
• The further entrance to the main block to the west of Touchdown, next to the exterior of Newton, is unsigned.
  
• The Entrance (Lg41a, Lg44, Lg45, Lg67, Lg68 and Lg69) is unsigned.
  
• The additional entrance leading into this corridor directly from the main car park is unsigned.
  
• The further entrance leading into this corridor from the courtyard opposite Invicta is unsigned.
  
• The Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Olive Grove) is unsigned.
  
• The Entrance (Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27) is signed as "Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27".
  
• The additional entrance to access rooms Lb02, Lg26 and Lg27 from opposite Fynden and Thorne is unsigned.
  
• The Entrance (Lg41, IT Staff Area and Access to Outdoor Covered Walkway - From Olive Grove) is unsigned.
  
• The entrance to Lg41 and the IT Staff Area from the courtyard opposite Invicta is signed as "Laud".
  
• The Entrance (Student Wellbeing Services - Lg40, Lg42 & Lg43; Seminar Room Lg39) is signed as "Student Wellbeing Services - Lg40, Lg42 & Lg43; Seminar Room Lg39".
  
• The Entrance (Professional Services Suite) is signed as "Professional Services Suite - Lf53 - Human Resources and Organisational Development; Lf55 - Finance; Lf59 - Marketing and Communications".
  
• The Entrance (Laud Hotdesk Offices/Meeting Rooms - Lg28, Lg29, Lg30, Lg31, Lg32 and Lg35) is signed as "Laud Hotdesk Offices/Meeting Rooms - Lg28, Lg29, Lg30, Lg31, Lg32 and Lg35".
• The building does not have full internal circulation throughout; you will need to enter the building via a specific entrance to reach a certain room or facility.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
• There is a slight ramp down to Lg14 IT Teaching Lab, Lg15, and Laud Lecture Theatre 1 - Lg16.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low pile carpet, shiny vinyl, shiny tiled and laminate flooring.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building. Rooms are also numbered and signed with written text on their doors.
• There are manual and automatic doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the right, and on the first floor of the Professional Services Suite, diagonally to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the right.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floor of the Professional Services Suite.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the left (x2).
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the left.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the first floor of the Professional Services Suite.
  • Standard shower facilities are located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the left (x2).

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Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard)

• This entrance is located in the courtyard opposite Anselm, by the University Bookshop.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.

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Entrance (Main Block - Touchdown - From Olive Grove)

• This entrance is located to the east of the Olive Grove, leading into Touchdown.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception (IT Services Desk)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance.
• The distance from the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Lf11-Lf18)

• The lift surveyed is located diagonally to the right and straight ahead along the corridor as you enter the building through the entrance - Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard.
• The distance from the entrance - Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard is 60m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 78cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 94cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Lf11-Lf18)

• The stairs surveyed are located diagonally to the right and straight ahead along the corridor as you enter the building through the entrance - Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard.
• There is a single automatic door to access the stairwell.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The single automatic door is located on the first floor only. There are no doors to enter or exit the stairwell on the ground floor.

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Changing Places (Touchdown - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the left.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 219cm (width) x 272cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 152cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 66cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 139cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 169cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is an additional Changing Place located opposite this one, with similar specifications.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Touchdown - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located diagonally to the right as you enter the building through the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance, along the corridor and to the right.
  • The distance from the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 224cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 139cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27 - From Olive Grove)

• This entrance is located to the west of the Olive Grove courtyard in the centre of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 77cm.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

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Lift (Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27)

• The lift surveyed is located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27 - From Olive Grove entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27 - From Olive Grove entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors LG, G and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 96cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The external lift controls are 80cm high.
  There is a short, slight ramp up into the lift on the ground floor.

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Stairs (Lb01 & Lb02)

• The stairs surveyed are located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27 - From Olive Grove entrance.
• Floors G and LG can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 11 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27)

• The stairs surveyed are located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the Lb01, Lb02, Lg26a, Lg26b & Lg27 - From Olive Grove entrance, then straight ahead through the door.
• Floors G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 8 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have no handrails.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Lg41, IT Staff Area and Access To Outdoor Covered Walkway - From Olive Grove)

• This entrance is located to the south of the Olive Grove courtyard in the centre of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 134cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Entrance (Student Wellbeing Services - Lg40, Lg42 & Lg43; Seminar Room Lg39)

• This entrance is located outside the building in the courtyard opposite Invicta.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 119cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 123cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Entrance (Laud Hotdesk Offices/Meeting Rooms - Lg28, Lg29, Lg30, Lg31, Lg32 and Lg35)

• This entrance is located off the covered walkway outside the building, to the side of the courtyard opposite Invicta.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
• This steep ramp is on the door's threshold.
• There is a key pad at a height of 144cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• There are 3 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Entrance (Lg41a, Lg44, Lg45, Lg67, Lg68 and Lg69)

• This entrance is located opposite the Staff Room on the lower ground floor of Anselm.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 136cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Entrance (Professional Services Suite)

• This entrance is located off the covered walkway outside the building, to the side of the courtyard opposite Invicta.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
• Tapping your card on the key card reader automatically activates the automatic door.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• This entrance gives access to Lf53 - Human Resources and Organisational Development, Lf55 - Finance, and Lf59 - Marketing and Communications.

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Lift (Professional Services Suite)

• The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the Professional Services Suite entrance.
• The distance from the Professional Services Suite entrance (second set of doors) is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 78cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Professional Services Suite)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the Professional Services Suite entrance.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lf52c - Professional Services Suite - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Professional Services Suite, diagonally to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift (Professional Services Suite) is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is numbered and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 223cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 153cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Lf52c - Professional Services Suite - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations - Lf52c - Professional Services Suite - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is an additional fixed shower head at a height of 196cm.
    There is a dry changing bench available.