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Getting To and Around Fitzwilliam College

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Fitzwilliam College is on the north-west side of Cambridge, between Huntingdon Road and Storey's Way and it can be accessed from both roads. The main entrance is located on Storey's Way.
  • Fitzwilliam College has two car parks, one at the main (south) entrance on Storey's Way, the other on Huntingdon Road (north entrance). If you are a visitor and wish to use the car park please report to the Porters' Lodge on Storey's Way. If you are a conference guest you must speak to your conference organizer. In addition, on-street car parking is available along Storey's Way by the College entrance. Students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. The College has plenty of on-site storage for bicycles, including to the rear of Blocks A-D and next to the Porters' Lodge.
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• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops in Huntingdon Road close to the College.
    The bus services that stop in Huntingdon Road include; 5 citi and 6 citi.
    These bus services give direct links to; Oakington, Swavesey, Bar Hill, Fenstanton, Madingley, and Cambridge city centre.
    The main bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.2 miles away from Fitzwilliam College.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 2.1 miles away from Fitzwilliam College. The station has direct links to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge North, Kings Lynn, Stansted Airport, Brighton, Ipswich and Norwich. The rail companies that operate out of this station are; Cross Country, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
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• Accessing the College Site View
  • The main (south) entrance to the College site is located at the south side of the College site off Storey’s Way. Access is to the right of the Porters’ Lodge and through a foyer out to Gatehouse Court. The first door is level, with a slightly raised threshold, and opens automatically with a key card (Photographs 1 and 2). The width of the door opening is 96cm and the height of the car reader is 104cm. The second door to exit, at the rear of the foyer, is power assisted and opens away from you (Photograph 3). The opening width of the door is 93cm. After exiting the foyer there is a sloped path with a slight upwards gradient leading out to Gatehouse Court (Photograph 4).
  • Alternative pedestrian access to the site, for key card holders, is via the north entrance which is located off Huntingdon Road next to the main car park (Photograph 5). Access to this entrance is via ramp or steps to either side (the ramps can be used to bypass the steps). The ramp to the right of the entrance has an easier gradient (Photograph 6). There are 2 steps to the right of the entrance and 4 steps to the left. Both sets have handrails on both sides (Photographs 7 and 8). There are 2 sets of doors at this entrance (Photographs 9 and 10). The first door is key card activated and opens automatically towards you. The width of the door opening 88cm and the height of the card reader is 92cm. There is also an intercom system at a height of 110cm. The second door opens automatically away from you and has an opening width of 84cm. This entrance gives access to the site through D Block next to Tree Court.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • The external areas of the College site have an extensive network of paths. The paths mostly have a flagstone paving surface which may be slightly uneven in places (Photographs 11 to 19). The access road to the rear of Blocks J to S has a tarmac surface (Photograph 20) and the walkways around Fellows' Court are tiled (Photograph 21). The site is mostly quite flat, however, there are some stepped and sloped sections along the paths. Steps can be bypassed by taking alternative routes. There are bench seats for resting throughout the College site.
  • The width of paths does vary, many are wide (150cm+) but there are some narrower sections such as past the Chapel (80cm - Photograph 22) and between Wilson Court and The Grove (100cm). The garden area in the central area of the College site is accessed via 7 unmarked steps from the Hall Building (Photograph 23) or 5 unmarked steps from the Chapel (Photograph 24), however, these steps can be avoided by accessing the garden from the path leading from The Grove. The steps do not have handrails. Paths to and around the garden have a gravel, loose bark or grass surface (Photographs 25 and 26).
  • There are some steep gradients on some sections of the paths such as; outside the Auditorium, to the rear of The Grove (Photograph 27), past the Library, outside Block L (Photograph 28) and leading down to the Hall Building in Tree Court. Stepped sections between The Grove and the Hall Building and outside Block L can be bypassed using these steeper paths.
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Many of the buildings at Fitzwilliam College have step-free access into them although some of the accommodation buildings have stepped access. Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is extensive directional signage around the College site which makes navigation easier for those unfamiliar with the layout (Photographs 29 to 31). The signage is consistent and clearly presented with good colour contrast. Accessible toilet facilities are located in the main (south) entrance foyer, the Hall Building, Wilson Court and the Auditorium.

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Useful Information

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Site/Campus Car Park (South Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the College site, off Storey's Way.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Porters Lodge and the Gatehouse.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 319cm x 432cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone only at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 71cm wide.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the South/Main Entrance.
  • The path leading to the South/Main Entrance from the car park is 125 cm wide (shown in photograph 5). There is an area off this car park specifically for Fellows parking (shown in photograph 6).

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Site/Campus Car Park (North Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the College, off Huntingdon Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is/are 0 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and staff.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • Two Blue Badge bays are due to be added to this car park.

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Getting To (The Olisa Library)

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• Location View
  • The Library is towards the East of the College off Tree Court, near The Grove.
  • Tree Court is located to the North East of the College.
  • There is wayfinding signage along the route to the Olisa Library.
  • Other services / Facilities within the building include; Study Rooms, IT Rooms and Libraries.
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• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the basement and the second floors.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor.

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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 Library.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Olisa Library'.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 110cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left after you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • 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 tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Comments View
  • There is a library self issue station in the reception area with screen heights between 100cm and 120cm (Photograph 2).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • 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.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Slightly raised parts of the flooring may serve as trip hazards.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located in the reception area.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 100cm and 120cm.
• Library Services View
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 71cm in height.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Ergonomic Chairs and Document Holders.
  • There are height adjustable tables as well as height adjustable desks available.
    Additionally, height adjustable laptop stands are available.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m 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 B, G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 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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Lift

• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main 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 B, G, 1, 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Other Floors (Spiral)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the front left of the building on the first and second floors.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the lift.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional study desks.
  • There are study desks to the right of the spiral staircase as you head upwards.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Basement - Left 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 basement level, straight ahead as you exit the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 101cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second 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 second floor, to the right as you enter the library.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key can be obtained from the Librarian.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • 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 good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 240cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet roll holder is at a height of 65cm when the dropdown rail is down, and at a height of 108cm when the dropdown rail is up.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, ahead as you exit the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.