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The Ness Public Toilets

The Ness, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0HP

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within a toilet block.
    • The toilet block is located between The Ness Car Park and the Smuggler's Tunnel Path.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; female and male standard toilets.
    • There is stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • The toilet block is located next to a public car park.
    • On site Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at The Strand, Shaldon TQ14 0DL.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located at the centre of the toilet block, facing the Smuggler's Tunnel Path.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The hand wash facility is automated and dispenses soap, water and warm air in succession.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located to the left of the toilet block, facing the Smuggler's Tunnel Path.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.

Access To (Female toilet and Parent and Baby Room)

  • Stairs View
    • There are 3 steps, without handrails, leading from the car park to a landing next to the toilet block (Photograph 2).
      After the landing, there are 4 more steps, with a handrail, leading down to the toilet block entrance (Photograph 3).
      At the toilet block entrance, there are 4 more steps, without handrails (Photographs 4 and 5).
    • There are 11 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • Handrails are not 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.

Access To (Male Toilet)

  • Stairs View
    • There are 5 steps, with a handrail, leading from the car park to the toilet entrance. (Photograph 1)
      At the toilet entrance there is 1 further step (photograph 2).
    • There are 6 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • Handrails are not 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.

Parent and Baby Room

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the right of the toilet block, facing the Smuggler's Tunnel Path.
  • There is stepped access into the parent and baby room.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.