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Abbey Meadows Public Toilets

Abbey Meadows, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5DG

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located on the outer wall of another venue, with separate access for each toilet.
    • The venue is located adjacent to the Bowls Booking Office on the central path of Abbey Meadows Park.
    • The toilet(s) is/are located in a pedestrianised area.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s), female standard toilet(s) and male standard toilet(s).
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the standard toilet(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is no parking available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Access To (All Toilets)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The first ramp/slope to the toilets is steep (11 degrees) but short and leads to a level landing to then turn and follow a second slight ramp/slope (4 degrees).
      The first ramp/slope has handrails on both sides.
      The second ramp/slope has a handrail on the left going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • There are steps to access the landing level which serves the standard and accessible toilets.
    • There are 4 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • 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.
    • There is a landing.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the centre of the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin which is fixed to the wall.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf is at a height of 80cm.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • The waste bin is only 15cm deep so poses minimal obstruction.
    • The top of the cistern is flat and can be used as a shelf.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located to the left of the toilet block.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located to the right of the toilet block.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • Comments View
    • The standard toilets were closed for the winter.