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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Principalship is located straight ahead from the first floor entrance, accessible via lift from The Mall, near to South Block / The Exchange, across from G Block (The Academy).
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Engineering, Mechanical and Electronics (ENGME & ENGTI), West London Institute of Technology (IoT), Robotics, Security Systems, Building Services, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing, Principalship Executive Director and CEO offices and Learning Support and Safeguarding.
  • General access to the main E Block entrance is from G Block (The Academy) via The Mall.
    Please see the separate guides for these buildings for further information on accessibility.
  • The Mall and Lower Mall link (new tab) - click here.
  • G Block (The Academy) link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located near the Lower Mall ground floor and first floor entrances, to the left.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located near the Lower Mall ground floor and first floor entrances, on the left.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located near the Lower Mall ground floor and first floor entrances, on the left, and near the entrance to D Block. The accessible toilet on the first floor is a designated standard male toilet.

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Useful Information

• This service provides support for Students with specific needs including Learning Difficulties, Miscellaneous Disabilities, Dyslexia, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
• To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: Uxbridge: 01895 471132; Hayes: 01895 853651.
• Email: [email protected].
• Deaf Support offers an across college service in Hayes and Uxbridge to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students on mainstream courses.
  The centre is staffed by a team of professional and qualified Communication Support Workers (CSW) who can support Students to ensure there is full access to the curriculum.
  Support Workers are fully trained in British Sign Language (BSL) and will also provide note taking support. Deaf Support is located in Uxbridge: Room A010, extension x3308; and Hayes: Room L108, extension x3651.
• To see more information on Deaf Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 853336 (Minicom).
• Email: [email protected].
• Information on how to apply for a course online or by post.
• To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 853333.
• Email: [email protected].

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Outside Access (Lower Mall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of The Mall exit and to the right of C Block (near I Block).
  • This entrance gives access to The Lower Mall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Disabled Access'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • The key card reader to exit is 100cm above the floor.
    
  • Key card access is allocated by Learning Support.

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Entrance (Ground Floor The Mall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of The Mall near South Block/The Exchange.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TECHNICAL INSTITUTE'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
  • 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 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • This lift is detailed in the Lift (G Block, A Block) section in this guide.
• Comments View
  • The handrails at the steps are 90-105cm above the pitch line and only the lower section of the ramp/slope has handrails.

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Entrance (First Floor The Mall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of The Mall near South Block/The Exchange.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Principalship'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • 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 82cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located ahead of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • See Lift (Entrance First Floor).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding 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.

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

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located to the right of E Block, towards D Block.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Room E014 Security Systems, lockers, standard male toilet, and D Block.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor East)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the building, opposite room E025.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Rooms E009, E011, and E013 Electronics Laboratory.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • 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 both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
  • See Lift (Ground Floor East).

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Other Floors (East)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the either 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 the stairs are G, 1 (Principalship).
  • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not 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 low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • The access door on the ground floor requires a key card with a height of 115cm.
  • There is a refuge area on the first floor landing (photograph 8).

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Lift (G Block, A Block)

• The lift is located adjoining G Block (The Academy) and A Block.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG (Ground floor E Block), G, 1 (1st floor A Block), 1A (1st floor G Block), 2 (2nd floor A Block), 2A (2nd floor G Block), 3 (3rd floor G Block).
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the third floor, on the ground floor, on the first floor, on the second floor and on the lower ground floor.
• There is not a lift lobby on floors 1A and 2A (G Block), access is straight into the corridor.
• 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 visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 116cm x 150cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
• A key card is required to access the lift and is allocated by Learning Support.
  The lift overcomes steps between G Block (The Academy) and A Block, from the first floor upwards.
  A Block exits are to the left of G Block (The Academy) entrances.
  G Block exits are to the right of A Block entrances.
  There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift for A Block exits only.
  The lift also overcomes steps to the ground floor entrance to E Block.
  The photographs show the lift as accessed from A Block.

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• Comments View
  • Ground floor access is in The Mall, to the left of G Block (The Academy) entrance from The Mall.
    
  • Access from the first floor upwards is near G Block (The Academy) stairwell and the accessible and standard toilets.

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Lift (Entrance First Floor)

• The lift is located near South Block/The Exchange.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the G Block (The Academy) entrance to The Mall.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are The Mall, E Block.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 340kg.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 149cm x 117cm (4ft 11in x 3ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 75cm - 100cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The lift was out of service at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Ground Floor East)

• The lift is located to the right of the building opposite Room E026.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the ground floor entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 126cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 2in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The lift was out of service at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer Ground Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after the ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the College as part of induction or from reception.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 228cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 87cm from floor level.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary 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 low.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 114cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after the first floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the College as part of induction or from reception.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 176cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with 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 visual 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • This facility is also a designated standard male toilet.

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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.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the entrance.
  • The visual 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard male toilets on the ground floor (room E016) near to the entrance of D Block.