Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, library, café, student services, learning support and students association.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include car park, Engineering Building, Halls of Residence and Marine Skills Centre.
- Related link Halls of Residence Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/halls-of-residence-building-glasgow
- Related link Marine Skills Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/marine-skills-centre-glasgow
- Related link Engineering Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/engineering-building-glasgow
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Friday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 at the rear of the building.
- 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 signposted but have no markings.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 452cm x 530cm (14ft 10in x 17ft 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 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- 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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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Site Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located below the Link Bridge, besides the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
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 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- To the left has you face the entrance there are 2 revolving doors to access the building.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Comments
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- To the left of the entrance there is a revolving door to access the building also at this entrance.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The Main Reception is located to the left when you enter.
- The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
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.
Other Floors (Reception Area)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the reception desk.
- The stairs are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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.
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.
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
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- 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.
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.
Other Floors (Rear Lobby Stairs)
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Steps
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- 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.
Quiet Reflection Room ( R.00.048 )
- The Quiet Reflection Room is located to the rear of the building adjacent to the side entrance.
- The Quiet Reflection Room is 2m to the left from the side entrance.
- There is a ucard reader to enter the room,
- On the wall to the right there is a sign with Braille and tactile markings.
- There is a heavy single door 90cm wide to enter the room.
- There are tables and chairs.
- There is a single table 46cm high and one 74cm high.
Changing Places (Hygiene Room)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the first floor, to the left from the lifts.
- The facility is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 306cm x 390cm (10ft x 12ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- Dropdown rails are not provided for the toilet.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Accessible Shower
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- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left of the building, beyond the foyer security gates.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the side entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 74m (80yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the teaching room.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Exam Room (07.010-013)
- There is a single heavy door that opens towards you 90cm wide to enter the room.
- The room has a screen to divide the room into sections.
First Aid Room ( R.00.048 )
- The first aid room is located to the rear of the building.
- The first aid room is 6m to the right from the side entrance.
- There is a single heavy door 90cm wide that opens away from you to enter the room.
- Within the first aide room is a fixed height 180cm bench.
- There is a wheelchair available within the room.
- There is an accessible toilet to the right hand side.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Aid Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the first aid room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 243cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 12in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
- 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 and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There is a drop down baby change table to the right within the accessible toilet with a height of 102cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the foyer are security barriers opposite the rear lobby lift.
- There are similar accessible toilets on floors 1-7 in the same location, to the left of the rear lobby lift. There is an accessible toilet located in the corporate suite on the 7th floor. There is an accessible toilet to the left of the reception desk 20m from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 127cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 82cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good 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 bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on all floors.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor, opposite the rear lobby lift.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the side entrance via the security barriers.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are shared toilets in the lobby area on the first floor to the left when you exit the lift.
- The toilets are next to the Hygiene Room.