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Torquay Sea Front Complex Public Toilets

Torquay Sea Front Complex , Torbay Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 5HA

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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 on the seafront promenade between Torre Abbey Sands and the Princess Pier.
    • 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 access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the standard toilet(s).
    • The access to toilets is via; security barriers.
    • There is a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is on street parking nearby (within approx. 200m).
    • Off site Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the end of the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to 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 door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 330cm (6ft x 10ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 74cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • The charge can be paid with coins or with a contactless bank card.
    • The door is locked with a push button lock (100cm from the floor).
    • The flush is a proximity sensor.
    • The handwash facility is an automated system which dispenses soap, water and warm air in sequence.

Access To (Accessible Toilet)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope leads to the accessible toilet entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the front of the toilet block.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 102cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 76cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The entrance barriers are 68cm wide. The charge may be paid by coins or a contactless bank card. The handwash facility is an automated system which dispenses soap, water and warm air in sequence.

Access To (Standard Toilets)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope accesses both male and female standard toilets.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • The steps lead to the female and male standard toilets.
    • There are 2 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).