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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the School of Educations, Teaching Rooms, Lecture Theatre, Leazes Road Study Area, Offices.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located along the ground floor corridor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the corridor to the right just before the Leazes Road Study Area. There are also female toilets on the landing of the main stairs of the ground and first floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the corridor to the right just before the Leazes Road Study Area. There is also male toilets on the first floor to the far left of the building. Also on the ground floor next to the lecture theatre ED-101.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The School of Education is located off the Gilesgate Roundabout on the A690, which links Junction 62 of the A1(M) with the City Centre.
  • There are several car parks located throughout the School site, which require a permit to park. Permits can be issued to visitors on request.
  • For more information on getting to Durham University please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Bus routes 20 and X20, which run between Durham and Sunderland, stop on Leazes Road, just outside the School site.
  • For more information on the bus routes 20 and X20 to the College please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1 mile to the east of the School, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre.
  • For more information on trains to Durham please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Leazes Road Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking (Bede Main Building Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front 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 2 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 250cm x 580cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the building 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 cobbles.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.

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Outside Access (Bede School Of Education)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the School of Education.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Education Reception Main Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 126cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance .
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located In front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Reception (Bede School of Education)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located Through the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the building 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Entrance (Lecture Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on the left hand side.
  • This entrance gives access to ED-101.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ED-101'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance to ED-101.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to Study Rooms 1 and 2 in the Leazes Road Study Area.
  • There is stepped access to ED134, ED135, ED-125 to ED-128, Study Rooms 1 and 2 in the Leazes Road Study Area.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
• Comments View
  • Within the Leazes Road Study Area there is a height adjustable desk for students in wheelchairs (photograph 1).

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Other Floors (Leases Road Study Area Rooms 7 and 8)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the study area.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the study area entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 14 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Study Rooms 7-8.
  • There are 3 steps leading into Room 8 (photograph 5).

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are first floor male and female toilets, Teaching Rooms and Staff Offices.
  • The stairs on floor 1-2 only have hand rails on the left (photograph 5, 6 and 7) There are similar stairs on the far left hand side of the building which have handrails on the left hand side only, These stairs lead to Lecture Theatre ED-101 (photograph 8, 9, 10 and 11).

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building next to rooms ED-125a.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms ED-234-235.
  • The first set of stairs have handrails on the left, the second set of stairs have handrails on the right.

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Other Floors (Right Hand Side)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located G and 1.
  • The stairs are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices, teaching rooms and computer rooms.
  • There are a similar set of stairs with handrails on the right, these give the same access to the same floors located at the front of the building behind reception (photograph 5, 6 and 7).

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Rear Block)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located next to the rear block stairs in right hand corner of the reception foyer.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access rooms ED-125,128.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the top of the ramp.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms ED-125,128.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • In the corridor to the left there are two singular steps; the first one is 5cm and the second 13cm leading to rooms ED-125A, ED-125B.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Leazes Road Study Room)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located straight ahead and to the left as you enter the study area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access study Rooms 2 and 1.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the ramp.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access room 2 and 1.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The ramp and steps lead directly into Room 2 then into Room 1. There are also steps to directly lead into Room 1 (photograph 6). The Study Area is located to the ground floor to the left of reception, there are security barriers which are 91cm wide to enter the Study Area (photograph 7). There is a hight adjustable chair and desk located in Study Room 3.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground Floor Toilets)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the corridor to the right just before the Leazes Road Study Area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access accessible and standard toilets.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • There is also a step leading to the female toilets which is 17cm high (photograph 3 and 4).

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right past the reception area.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Rooms ED134-135.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor along the corridor to the right just before the Leazes Road Study Area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 202cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 104cm from floor level.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • 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 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 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor along the corridor to the right just before the Leazes Road Study Area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.