Access Guide
English to Welsh Translation
- Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
- These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.
Summary
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Building
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- Teaching rooms, work rooms, workshops and studios.
- The Bute Library is located on the first floor to the front of the building.
- Bute Library link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the front right of the building on the first and second floor and to the left of the building on the lower ground floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located to the front right of the building on the first and second floor and to the left of the building on the lower ground floor.
There are also some toilets on the basement floor. - Male standard toilet facilities are located to the front right of the building on the first and second floor and to the left of the building on the lower ground floor.
There are also some toilets on the basement floor. - Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the second floor where the accessible toilet is also signed to be used as gender neutral standard toilet.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the basement toilet area.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for North Studio - 2.32 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Living Lab - 0.62 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for MArch Studio - 0.18 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for MArch Studio - 0.2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Media Lab - 2.04 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for PGT Studio 1 - 0.43 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Studio - 0.43A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for PGT Studio 2 - 0.41 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for PGT Studio 3 - 0.5 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for PGT Studio 4 - 0.53 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Smart Collaborative Teaching Space - 0.15 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 2.05 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 2.10 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 2.11 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 2.12 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 3.21 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 3.22 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Workshop - 0.31-0.33 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for East Studio - 2.03 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for East Studio - 2.20G please click here (new tab).
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 0.52 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 0.55 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 2.18 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 2.28 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 0.54 please click here (new tab).
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Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for North Studio - 2.30 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for North Studio - 2.31 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for North Studio - 2.33 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 2.13 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for South Studio - 3.2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Studio - 3.23 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20B please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20C please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20D please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20E please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20F please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20G please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20H please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20I please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20J please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20K please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20L please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20M please click here (new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20N please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20O please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20P please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20Q please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20R please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Studio Space - 2.20S please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
It can be reached by following the A470 towards the city centre and then following the university's signage. - There is pay and display car parking available on Park Place and within the civic centre (along College Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue).
This typically costs around £3.40 for two hours.
Payment is by coin or debit/ credit card.
Parking in the North Road car park is £8.80 per day at the time of the survey (August 2023).
There are additional car parks located around the area.
- The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The Cardiff University bus stop is located along Park Place and serves Megabus M05N, Megabus M07N, Megabus M7N, Megabus M10N and Megabus M19.
The Park Place Bus Stop serves National Express 507, National Express 509, National Express 110, National Express 111 and National Express 216.
The University RE bus stop is located along Park Place which serves 21, 51, 86, and 95. - For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
- The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located nearby.
There are other stations located around Cardiff. - For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for Wales.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Glamorgan and Bute Buildings Car Park.
- The car park is located between the Glamorgan and Bute Buildings.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on King Edward VII Avenue.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the Glamorgan Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Glamorgan Building, Glamorgan Building South and Bute Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 530cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 95cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is not step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Glamorgan Building south ramped entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- 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.
Reception (Main)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your left on entering the building on the ground floor.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is stepped access to There are 14 steps to access 0.09 Edit Suite. There are 13 steps to access additional seating on the second floor.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, vinyl and wood.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the building on the lower ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access room Edit Suite 0.09.
- There is/are 14 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps with the handrail on the left only can be seen in the photographs.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the building on the second floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access additional seating.
- There is/are 13 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- These metal open steps are shown in the photographs.
Reception (Print Services)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your right on entering the building via the side entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the side entrance on the lower ground floor.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the basement showers and third floor offices.
- There are additional staircases within the building including those leading to the basement and third floors.
Lift
- The lift is located to your right on entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, 1 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 125cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Standard Shower (Basement)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the basement floor to which there is no step free access.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- There is a deep step to access the shower.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand 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 to your right on entering the building on the lower ground floor via the side entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the side 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 250cm (4ft 3in 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female 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 has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 89cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand 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 near the lift on the first floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 195cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female 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 has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer - Gender Neutral Toilet)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located near the lift on the second floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is an all gender toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located near the lift on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the basement floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.