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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a large public library.
  • Services available in the venue include: libraries, general services, city archives (generally by appointment), registrars, meeting rooms, resource unit for the visually impaired (RUVI room), reading rooms, study spaces, music practice rooms and a café.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Charing Cross.
  • The nearest underground station is St George's Cross.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is located on Granville Street.
    There is also an entrance on North Street which has stepped access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The first floor corridor, and one of the meeting rooms (Stirling Room).
  • The following areas have stepped access: The male toilet urinals on the upper floors.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor and Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and different languages.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality training, autism awareness, dementia training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter, opposite the lift, and off the Level 1 corridor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter, and down the stairs from the North Street entrance.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter, and off the Level 1 corridor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the lift on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are steps to the male toilet urinals on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the ground floor toilets with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Granville Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Entrance (Granville Street)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building, on Granville Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 134cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 123cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right as you enter, before the café.
• The distance from the Granville Street entrance is 25m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 145cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
• The touchscreen is located beside the ground floor library books.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the first floor corridor.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Eating and Drinking (The Mitchell Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located on the ground floor, beyond reception.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, available on a board and online.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the rear right of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 113cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has mirrors, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised booths.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Meeting)

• The room is located round to the left beyond the lifts on the ground floor.
• The distance from the Granville Street entrance is 60m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Ground Floor - Leisure and Lifestyle)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the library includes: armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables and desks.
• Some desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: handheld magnifiers.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS and Kurzweil.

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Room (Resource Unit for the Visually Impaired (RUVI) - Ground Floor Library)

• The room is located to the rear right of the ground floor library.
• The distance from the Granville Street entrance is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 64cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left before the ground floor library books.
• The distance from the Granville Street entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 123cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right beyond the café.
• The ground floor and Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are additional stairs between the Level 2 and 3 quiet areas which have open risers and a handrail on the right going up.
  There is also a curved marble staircase with varying handrail configurations near the North Street entrance.

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Stairs (Ground to Level 1)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the ground floor library.
• The ground level and Level 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Level 1 - Business and IP Centre Glasgow)

• The counter is located on Level 1, round to the left from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 40m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 74cm.
• The counter has windows and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level 1 - Business and IP Centre Glasgow)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and height adjustable tables.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.

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Counter (Level 3)

• The counter is located on Level 3, through to the right from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 96cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level 3)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.

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Counter (Level 4 - General Services)

• The counter is located on Level 4, through to the right from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 109cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level 4 - General Services)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook.

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Counter (Level 5 - Special Collections)

• The counter is located on Level 5, round to the right from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 90cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level 5 - Special Collections)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• Some desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: document holders and handheld magnifiers.

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Opening Times (Level 5 - City Archives)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
• The city archives service is generally available by appointment.

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Counter (Level 5 - City Archives)

• The counter is located on Level 5, through to the right then left from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 72cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Level 5 - City Archives)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• Some desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: document holders, handheld magnifiers and headsets.
• The City Archives generally requires advanced booking and can be contacted by calling 0141 287 2910.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter, before reception .
  • The distance from the Granville Street entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 81cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 1, through to the left from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 65cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.