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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Chaplaincy, the Exchange, Department of Geography, Department of International Development, Department of Political Geography and the School of Global Affairs.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the same position on levels 1 to 9. The transfer space alternates between left and right on different floors.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on levels 0 to 9.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 0 to 9.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within the accessible toilets on levels 1 to 9 - these toilets are also signed as gender neutral standard toilet facilities.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located on level 0.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on level 0.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on level 0.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH Lecture Theatre 3 (NE)0.01 please click here (new tab).
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)-1.01 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)1.02 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)1.03 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)1.04 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)2.01 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)2.02 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(NE)2.03 please click here (new tab).
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Exchange please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross.
  • The station is located along the Strand to the west of the building approximately 0.5 miles away.
  • For more information on Charing Cross please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Temple.
  • The station is approximately 350m to the South east of the building.
  • For more information on Temple please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.

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Useful Information

• King's College Disability Support Services.
• To see more information on King's Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on King's College London Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7848 1588.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on King's College London Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7123 4843.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Aldwych.
  • This entrance gives access to the building reception and lift lobby area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Bush House North East (NE) Entrance'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
  • 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 110cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 57cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 100cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 97cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 0 within the east courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the lift lobby, showers, tech bar and Bush House Lecture Theatre 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Bush House North East Wing (NE)'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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(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 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.

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Outside Access (Post Room and Bicycle Storage)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 0 off the courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to Post Room and Bicycle Storage.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Post and Deliveries Bicycle Storage'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 116cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (School of Politics and Economics)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the seventh floor.
  • This entrance gives access to School of Politics and Economics office.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School of Politics and Economics: all enquiries'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 116cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

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Reception (Building Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the first floor entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the first floor 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 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is stone and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the accessible entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• The weight limit for the lift is 850kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 low.
• 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 118cm x 160cm (3ft 10in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Floor 0)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is located ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 15m from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 235cm x 330cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a toilet, handrails, a wash basin, a dropdown rail and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles and stone.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is no seating available within the changing room.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Toilet Features View
  • 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 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 133cm.
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There is also a fixed shower head 190cm high.

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Changing Area (Floor 0)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on Floor 0 straight ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 7m from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible changing room/cubicle, standard changing rooms/cubicles and standard showers.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • There is a 9cm step at the threshold of each shower cubicle.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • Key card reader to access changing rooms is 107cm high.
  • Drinking fountains are not located in the changing areas but in the corridor that gives access to them.
  • The drinking fountain is 85cm high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 Lift Lobby - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you pass through the security gates on floor 1.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the first floor entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 228cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the same position on each floor.
  • The transfer space alternates between left and right on different floors.
  • Photo 8 shows a toilet with left hand transfer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Post Room and Bike Storage Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter Post Room and Bike Storage Area entrance and through the door on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Post Room and Bike Storage Area entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 187cm (5ft x 6ft 2in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 133cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 can 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Floor 1 Exchange Area)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located off teaching room NE 1.03.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the first floor entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Ambulant facilities are only available in the female standard toilet.