Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Information Services and Systems, Centre for Cultural Media and Creative Industrial Research.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located on floor 2.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on floor 2.
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Comments
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- The building does not have its own entrance and has to be accessed by the Macadam Building, King's Building or Norfolk Building.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
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By Train
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- 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).
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By Underground
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- 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).
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 197cm x 638cm (6ft 6in x 20ft 11in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Surrey Street/Temple Place.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Surrey Street / Temple Place.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The route from on street parking to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance due to dropped kerbs.
Outside Access (Macadam Building Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- This entrance gives access to floor -2.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'KING'S College LONDON Strand Campus Macadam Building Surrey Street WC2R 2NS'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 82cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 60cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 90cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 the left going up the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (King's Building Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite Somerset House.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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) towards you (pull).
- 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 78cm.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 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 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Other Floors (Macadam Building South)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the south (left) of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, single and double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar staircase to the north (right) of the building.
Other Floors (King's Building)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the rear of the King's Building at the end of the corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 80m from the Strand Building.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0, 2, 4, 6, 7.
- 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 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.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There are additional staircases located around the building between floors.
Lift (Macadam Building Main Lift)
- The lift is located to the right after the security barriers, through the double doors.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 188cm x 149cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- Door controls and alarm are lower than 90cm 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.
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Comments
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- Access to floor 5 is by platform lift in the lecture theatre on floor 4.
Lift (King's Building Main Lift)
- The lift is located along the main corridor in King's Building.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Strand Building Level 0 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, 2, 4, 6, 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 160cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Entrance (Macadam Building Level 0)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of the Macadam Building.
- This entrance gives access to floor 1 of the Chesham Building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Macadam Building Floor 0 Access to Chesham Building'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located between the buildings.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Entrance (Macadam Building Level 3)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Macadam Building.
- This entrance gives access to floor 4 of the Chesham Building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 107cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Entrance (Macadam Building Level 5)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level 5 of the Macadam Building.
- This entrance gives access to floor 5 of the Chesham Building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 104cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 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 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Entrance (King's Building Floor 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor 1 of the King's Building.
- This entrance gives access to floor 1 of the Chesham Building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 136cm.
- 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 144cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the first set of doors.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Other Floors (Chesham Building - Macadam Building Side)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located next to the building links with the Macadam Building.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Other Floors (Chesham Building - Norfolk Building Side)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located next to the link with the Norfolk Building.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is stepped access to The Centre for Mexican Studies has 3 steps to access it, they are 19cm high and have moderate to low lighting.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles, 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.
- 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Step(s) (Centre for Mexican Studies)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on floor -1.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Centre for Mexican Studies.
- There is/are 3 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 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Macadam Building.
Standard Toilet(s) (Floor 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on floor 2, next to the Macadam Building stairs.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Macadam Building stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on floor 2, next to the Macadam Building stairs, through the double doors and to the left.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Macadam Building stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a step in each toilet, they are both 15cm high.
These are shown in photos 5 and 10.