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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include workwear café, workshops, changing rooms and teaching rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Main Teaching Tower Building and the Halls of Residence.
• Related link Main Teaching Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-teaching-tower-building-glasgow
• Related link Halls of Residence.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/halls-of-residence-building-glasgow
• Related link Workwear Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/workwear-cafe-glasgow-city-of-glasgow-college

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Opening Times (Engineering Building)

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Riverside Campus is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre across from the River Clyde.
    The M8 Motorway is close to the Riverside Campus.
  • There is Blue Badge parking beside the building.
    There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby.
    Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby on Nelson Street and Norfolk Street.
    A public car park is available nearby at Bridge Street and across the River Clyde on Howard Street and Clyde Street.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Subway station to the College Campus is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile away.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Campus locations and Contact us page of the college website for more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for transport website, for details on buses and the subway.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquires website for trains to Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Help choosing a course from professional careers advisors please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 014 272 6578.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Teaching Tower 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 and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 530cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Main Teaching Tower Building and the Halls of Residence Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is access from Ballater Street/ Norfolk Street at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation at the campus entrance.
  • Within the car park there is 1 electric car charging point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the river Clyde.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • To the left has you face the entrance there are 2 revolving doors to access the building.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • To the left of the entrance there is a revolving door to access the building also at this entrance.

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Security Barriers - Reception

• There are a set of security barriers to the right of the reception desk to gain access to the first floor steps.
• The barriers are security card access only.
• 3 of the barriers are 50cm wide.
• There is 1 barrier 90 cm wide.
• The barrier gates are clear glass with green lights within.
• The lights turn red as the gates close again.

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Other Floors (Rear Lobby Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • The stairs are located beyond the foyer area security barriers the left of the rear lobby lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 28m from the side entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Rear Lobby Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left on the foyer lifts along the corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the side entrance via the foyer area security barriers.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Security Barriers Foyer Area

• There are a set of security barriers in the foyer to the front of the foyer lift.
• Access to the lifts is via the security barriers.
• The security barriers are 9m from the side entrance.
• There are 4 security barriers 50cm wide and 1 barrier 90cm wide.
• Access is required by ucard pass only.
• The barrier gates are clear glass with green lights within.
• The lights turn red as the gates close again.

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Lift (Foyer Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600 Kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the lift is via the security barriers fronting the lift area.
  • Beyond the barriers there are 3 lifts giving access to all floors.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The fixed loop is by the reception desk.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the court yard between the Main Teaching Tower and the Halls of Residence building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance Teaching Tower)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Teaching Tower on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The Internal entrance to the Engineering Building is to the left 33m from the lift entrance via the refectory entrance.
  • The route can be seen in photographs 3 to 7.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written, braille and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Engineering workshops are on the ground floor
  • Engineering workshops welding and fabrication are on the first floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead when entering the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located off the main corridor to the left.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located beyond the internal entrance off the main corridor on the first floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the internal entrance of the Engineering building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the fabrication shop.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located the first floor of the Main Teaching Tower.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the foyer lifts.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Internal entrance to the Engineering Block.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the shower cubicles.
  • The showers have fixed shower heads.
  • There are locker fronting the entrance to the changing rooms in the Main Education Tower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left when you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 298cm (5ft 2in x 9ft 9in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the internal entrance Teaching Tower.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 235cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the main corridor on the ground floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.