Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; the Hall of Residence reception, bedrooms, common room, and laundry.
- Services / Facilities within the grounds include; a communal sunken garden.
- Main Teaching Tower Building, Riverside Campus link (new tab) - click here.
- Engineering Building, Riverside Campus link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 to the rear left of the building.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on level 0 to the rear of the building beyond the lifts.
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
- Secure parking is available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 1 blocks.
- The residence surveyed was Riverside Accommodation Halls of Residence.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 198 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
- There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room and a recreation room.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
- The Riverside Campus is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre across from the River Clyde.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest Subway station to the College Campus is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile away.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- 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.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the rear of the sunken garden.
- This entrance gives access to the accommodation reception.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 139cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 195cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance from the sunken garden.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- There is level approach to the entrance on either side of the sunken garden.
Opening Times (Reception)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Reception (Halls of Residence)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 72cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Entrance (Accommodation)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the reception.
- This entrance gives access to the bedroom accommodation.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and concrete.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is bench seating and single seats with armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played in the common room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Lift
- The lift is located on the left as you enter via the accommodation entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accommodation entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 0 to 10.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg / 13 persons.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the accommodation entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the accommodation entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are levels 0 to 10.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 25cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There is a second similar staircase at the rear of the building.
Accommodation (Room 4.1.4)
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located on level 4, flats 4.1 and 4.2.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- Residents do not need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
- The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
- There is an automatic power assisted door from the lift well into each of the flats.
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Accessible Room Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located in flat 4.1.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was room 4.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
- The door is push pad activated and The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 98cm.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There are not lowered spy holes available.
- The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm (2in).
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The desk is height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair without armrests.
- Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
- The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Bathroom Facilities
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- This information relates to the ensuite.
- The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is low.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door into the bathroom is 87cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 262cm x 245cm.
- The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails 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.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower tray is accessed via .
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
- The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.
- There is a shallow step 4cm deep which is overcome by a short ramp.
Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 4.1)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The door is push pad activated.
- There is a height adjustable work surface (which includes the sink and hob).
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
- Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- The height of the dining table is 76cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
Common Room and Recreation Area
- The common room is located on level 0 to the right as you enter the building.
- There is step-free level access into the common room.
- There are no doors to the common room and recreation area.
- There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in the common room includes armchairs and sofas.
- Other furniture available in the common room include coffee tables.
- Lighting levels were moderate to good at the time of the survey, but this may vary due to the large glazed walls.
- Within the common room and recreation area there are also televisions, a table tennis table, pool table, and vending machines.
Laundry Room
- The laundry room is located on level 0 at the rear left of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast that opens inwards. The door is heavy but usually wedged open. It is 86cm wide.
- There is not room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Facilities within the room include washing machines and tumble dryers. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels were good at the time of survey.
Sunken Garden
- There is a sunken garden fronting the Halls of Residence Building.
- There is a slight ramp to access the sunken garden adjacent to the covered walkway to the Engineering and Halls of Residence buildings.
- The ramp is 120cm wide .
- Access around the sunken gardens is via a level footpath.
- There are 4 medium steps at either end of the sunken garden. One set of steps gives access to the walkway fronting the entrance to the Halls of Residence.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 0 to the rear left of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accommodation entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 228cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 0)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The all gender toilet is located on the ground floor beyond the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the accommodation entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
