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Pipe Lane Public Toilets (Seasonal)

49-51 Pipe Lane, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1BR

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located in a toilet block with separate access for each toilet.
    • The toilet block is located on Pipe Lane at the Promenade.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s) and female and male standard toilets.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is a public car park nearby (within approx. 200m).
    • Blue Badge parking is not available.
    • These toilets are seasonally open from the end of April until the end of September.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Access To (Accessible Toilet)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope leads up from the pavement to the accessible toilet door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the side of the toilet block on Pipe Lane.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • Comments View
    • These toilets were not open at the time of research in April 2019.

Access To (Female Toilet)

  • Stairs View
    • The steps are in front of the female toilet entrance.
    • There are 2 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access To (Male Toilet)

  • Stairs View
    • The steps lead up to the male toilet entrance.
    • There are 2 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located at the front side of the block on Promenade, near Pipe Lane.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s).
    • 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 at the front side of the block on Promenade.
    • There is stepped access to 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.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.