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Introduction

• The Institute of Developmental Studies (IDS) is a leading international development research and knowledge centre based at the University of Sussex.
• View the The Institute of Developmental Studies (IDS) website (opens new tab).
• Services/facilities within the building include lecture theatres, seminar rooms, offices and study spaces.
• View the P7 Jubilee Multi-Storey AccessAble access guide (opens new tab).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground and second floors.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located near the lift and in the restaurant on the lower ground floor, plus near the lift on the ground floor.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located near the lift on the ground floor, plus near the lift and by the Octagon entrance on the first and second floors.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located near the lift on the ground floor, plus near the lift on the first floor and by the Octagon entrance on the first floor and second floors.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The IDS is located on the University of Sussex campus, located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
    Leave the A27 at the junction signposted for the University of Sussex, follow the Eastern Ring Road, continue on Boiler House Hill, and on Arts Road. finally, turn left onto Library road and the Institute is on your right.
  • The most accessible car park for the IDS is the University of Sussex P7 Multi-storey car park. This car park is pay and display and is located on Arts Road.
    There are also two visitor Blue Badge bays at the front of the IDS building (photographs 1 and 2). If you need to use one of these bays, please contact IDS before your visit – and display a Blue Badge. You can email IDS at [email protected] or telephone +44 (0)1273 606261.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Bus routes 5B 23, 25, 28, 29 and 50 run from the centre of Brighton to the campus. There are several bus stops located throughout the University of Sussex campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Falmer.
  • The nearest station is Falmer, which is located on the opposite side of the A27 from the campus. The route from Falmer station is not yet wheelchair accessible.
  • Visit the National Rail enquiries website for more information (opens new tab).
  • Visit the Falmer station National Rail page for more information (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to IDS please see the venue's webpage on accessibility.
  • Visit the web page described above (opens in new tab).

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Parking (University of Sussex - P7 Jubilee Multi-storey)

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located off Arts Road.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft).
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment for parking charges is made over the phone.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • One of the Blue Badge bays has access to an electric vehicle charging point.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located towards the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• This entrance sign says 'Institute of Development Studies'.
• There is not 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 does contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
• The main door opens towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• 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 doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • The slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the slope is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • There are no handrails at the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • The steps are located leading from the Blue Badge bays to the main entrance (image 1).
  • There are 5 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
• Comments View
  • Step-free access is available via the IDS bar & kitchen accessible entrance.

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Entrance (IDS Bar & Kitchen (Accessible Entrance))

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor at the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• This entrance sign says 'IDS Bar & Kitchen'.
• There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp.
• There is not 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 does contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
• The main doors open automatically (towards you).
• The automatic door is push pad or push button activated.
• The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
• The door is single width.
• The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• There is a door release button when exiting.
• The height of the door release button is 90cm.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp is located on the approach to the entrance door.
  • The gradient of the ramp is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • There is a handrail at the ramp.
  • The handrail is on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 125cm.
• Comments View
  • The push pad for the entrance door is located on a post before you reach the entrance door.

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Reception

• The reception point is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The reception point is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
• The reception point is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
• There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors 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.
• Lighting levels are good in the area.
• The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a low level desk at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm and 85cm).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• The reception is staffed.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
• Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• All flooring in the reception area is smooth and even.

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• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Corridors/Walkways

• There is step-free level access through the corridors/walkways.
• There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The narrowest width of the corridors/walkways is 70cm.
• Flooring in the corridors/walkways is not smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
• Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
• There may be background noise in the corridors/walkways.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There are some large open fire doors along the corridors/walkways. In the event of an emergency these will shut and be extremely heavy to open.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways include: staff offices, meeting rooms, seminar rooms, study spaces, toilets.

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• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Wayfinding signage does include symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs etc.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented and easy to read.
  • There is Braille and written signage for the facilities accessed via these corridors/walkways.

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Restaurant (IDS Bar & Kitchen)

• This is a restaurant which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
• The restaurant/bar is located on the lower ground floor, immediately beyond the IDS Bar & Kitchen Entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the restaurant area.

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• Eating and Drinking View
  • Food and drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Orders can be brought to the table.
  • The height of the service counter is 120cm.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around the restaurant.
  • There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and some of the tables.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m from the restaurant entrance.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m from the counter.
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre in the counter area and most of the seating area.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery and a portable card machine for payment.
  • Menu types include: picture wall menus and written wall menus.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • A vending machine, serving hot drinks only, is also available. The vending machine controls are within 120cm from floor level.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the lower ground floor, to the right after the IDS Bar & Kitchen entrance.
• The lift is approximately 29m from the IDS Bar & Kitchen entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the 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 LG, G, 1, 1A, 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• Externally the lift has: a door with a good colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a good colour contrast to the surroundings and Braille markings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space (150cm × 150cm) in front of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, controls at a recommended height (between 90cm and 120cm), Braille markings, tactile markings, buttons with a good colour contrast to the surroundings, a list of floor services, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Stairs (Main)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
• The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked with a handrail that switches sides.
• The steps are at the recommended height (between 15cm and 18cm).
• The steps are at the recommended depth (between 30cm and 45cm).
• The handrail is at the recommended height (between 90cm and 100cm).
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Stairs (Octagon (Front))

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located on the first floor, at the entrance to the Octagon.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • 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 easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.

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Stairs (Octagon (Rear))

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located on the first floor, at the rear of the Octagon.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • 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 easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.

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Stairs (Spiral Staircase to Restaurant)

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located in the ground floor reception area.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and LG (Restaurant).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • The steps have a handrail 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 not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.

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Ramp or Slope and Steps (First Floor to Floor 1a (leading to the Student Study Space))

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • The ramp is used to access the floor 1a in the event of a fire when the lift is out of service.
  • The gradient of the ramp is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 78cm.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp does bypass the steps.
• Step(s) View
  • The steps are located on the first floor.
  • The steps are used to access floor 1a.
  • There are 3 steps, which are clearly marked, with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The steps are at the recommended height (between 15cm and 18cm).
  • The steps are at the recommended depth (between 30cm and 45cm).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (between 90cm and 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.

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Area (Outdoor Terrace)

• The facilities/services located on the ground floor, behind the reception area include: an outdoor terrace with seating.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The ramp does bypass the step.
• There is 1 step, which is clearly marked, with no handrails.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The step is very small and the portable ramp is permanently placed.

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• Circulation and Furnishings View
  • There are doors in the area which have to be opened manually.
  • The flooring in the area is hard flooring.
  • The main walkways/aisles in the open plan office spaces are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
  • All flooring in the open plan/communal area is smooth and even.
  • Seating in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs with no armrests.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the floor/area.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The communal areas of the building do not have a hearing assistance system.
• Refreshment Areas View
  • There are no communal refreshment areas.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - No Transfer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
• This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, immediately beyond the IDS bar entrance.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the IDS Bar entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.

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• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 130cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities include: female sanitary bin and general waste (with lid).
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not full length or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The lateral transfer space is partially blocked by the wash basin area.

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Standard Toilets (Lower Ground Floor)

• There are 4 shared toilets located on the lower ground floor.
• The type of signage on or near the surveyed standard toilet door is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written.
• The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are twist/turn.
• The lighting levels are low in the male and female standard toilets.
• There are 2 toilets located near to the passenger lift (photos 3 and 4) and 2 toilets located within the IDS Bar & Kitchen (photos 5 and 6).
  The toilets located on the lower ground floor are All Gender.

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• Comments View
  • There is a baby change table available in the IDS Bar & Kitchen standard toilet (photo 6).

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
• This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, opposite the lift.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 12m from the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.

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• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 290cm x 370cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities include: female sanitary bin and general waste (with lid).
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail is 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is full length or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • 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.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower within this accessible toilet cubicle.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Accessible Toilet)

• There is step-free level access into the shower.
• The door is manual, opens outwards and has a poor colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The door has a locking handle.
• The width of the accessible shower door opening is 152cm.
• The accessible shower has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• The shower has a dropdown rail.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail.
• There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is a height adjustable seat.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm and 185cm).
• The shower control type is lever.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
• This accessible shower is located within the ground floor accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilets (Ground Floor)

• There is 1 male toilet located near to the lifts.
• There is 1 female toilet located near to the lifts.
• The type of signage on or near the surveyed standard toilet door is Braille and pictorial.
• The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower facilities surveyed are located in the men's standard toilets on the ground floor.
• Access into the shower facilities is via a step.

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Standard Toilets (First Floor)

• There is 1 male toilet located on the first floor off the main corridor, opposite the lift.
• There is 1 female and male toilet located on the first floor at the rear of the building by the octagon.
• The type of signage on or near the surveyed standard toilet door is pictorial.
• Ambulant toilet cubicles are available in the male standard toilets.
• The ambulant cubicles have horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat.
• There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
• The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are push.
• The lighting levels are low in the male and female standard toilets.

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Standard Shower (First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower facilities surveyed are located on the first floor in the Octagon.
• Access into the shower facilities is via a step.

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Accessible Toilet (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
• This accessible toilet is located within the standard female toilets on the second floor towards the octagon end of the building.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.

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• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 180cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities include: female sanitary bin and general waste (with lid).
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a wall-mounted grab rail available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail is on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not full length or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • 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.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilets (Second Floor)

• There is 1 female toilet located on the second floor towards the rear of the building by the octagon.
• The type of signage on or near the surveyed standard toilet door is pictorial.
• The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are push.
• The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.