Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; classrooms and computing rooms, department offices, a lecture theatre, and an archives centre.
- Faculties include Departments of Engineering, Digital Humanities, Mathematics, Physics and History.
- King's Building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on level 1, opposite the main lift, on the right.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located left after the security barriers on level 0 (ground floor), to the right (west) of the building on levels -1 and -3, towards the centre front of the building on level 3, across the corridor from the main lifts on levels 6 and 7, and in the corridor near the central stairwell on level 8.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located left after the security barriers on level 0 (ground floor), to the left (east) of the building on level -2, and to the centre of the building on levels 6 and 8.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located left after the security barriers on level 0 (ground floor), to the left (east) of the building on levels -1 and -2, and to the centre of the building on level 7.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located opposite the lift on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5, and to the left (east) of the building on level -3.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located to the right (west) of the building on level -2.
- Baby changing facilities are located to the left (east) of the building on the ground floor.
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Comments
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- The Strand Building adjoins the King's Building.
- There are entrances between the Strand Building and King's Building on levels -1, 0 (ground floor), 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
- The entrances on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed from a stairwell in the King's Building.
- The entrances on levels -1, 0 (ground floor), 1, 2, 6, and 7 are sloped.
- The entrance on level 3 is sloped and stepped.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S0.03 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S0.11 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S0.12 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S0.13 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.01 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.04 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.06 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.08 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.22 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.27 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-1.29 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-2.08 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-2.25 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-3.18 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-3.19 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.41 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S-2.23 please click here (new tab).
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.28 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.29 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.30 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.31 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.38 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S2.39 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.05 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.30 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.31 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.32 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Strand S3.40 please click here (new tab).
- Computer Room(s) View
- Meeting Room(s) View
- Other Room(s) View
Getting Here (Strand Campus)
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By Road
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- Strand Campus is between Westminster and City of London on the northern bank of the River Thames, near Aldwych/A4 in the North, and Waterloo Bridge/A301 in the South.
- There are numerous public car parks within 1km (0.5 mile) of the venue. On-street Blue Badge and standard parking bays are available on a first come, first served basis.
- For more information on Aldwych (Google Maps) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- Nearby bus stops include Aldwych Drury Lane (Stops R, S), Aldwych Bush House (Stop H), Aldwych / The Royal Courts of Justice (Stop K), Lancaster Place (Stop T), Lancaster Place Somerset House (Stop B) and Temple (Stops N, O).
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross or Farringdon.
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Thameslink Railway please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Temple.
- Temple is served by the Circle and District Lines.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) underground services please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- Disability Support are located in Bush House South East Wing, on the Strand Campus.
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 1234.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 7000.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
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 (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 0).
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'KING'S College LONDON Strand Campus Strand Building Strand London WC2R 2LS'.
- There is step-free 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 182cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also a double manual door next to this one.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 185cm.
- 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 92cm.
- The security barriers are after the second set of doors.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, off King's Courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 0).
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'KING'S College LONDON Strand Campus Reception'.
- There is 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(s) does not/do not 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 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- Level access is via King's Courtyard entrance.
Outside Access (Strand Security Hub)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building, off the King's Courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the west wing lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Security'.
- 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 124cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 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 9cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Entrance (King's Building Level 0 Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 0).
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'You are now entering the Strand Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped access 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 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right after the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 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 a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- 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 vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The waiting area has chairs 39cm high, with armrests on both sides (photographs 4 and 5).
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Comments
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- Reception is staffed 08:00 - 20:00.
- There is a security presence 08:00 - 22:00.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to faculty areas on levels 6, 7 and 8.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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 colour 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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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.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left after the security barriers.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single and double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors, except the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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 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 easy to grip.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are level 8, which is otherwise accessible via the west wing lift.
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Comments
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- There are additional staircases accessing all floors at the east and west ends of the building.
Lift (Main)
- The lift is located ahead after the main entrance, after the security barriers.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) 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 -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single and double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors, except the ground floor.
- 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- 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 141cm x 218cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 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.
Lift (West Wing)
- The lift is located to the right of the building.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Strand Security Hub 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 -3, -2, -1, 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors, except the ground floor.
- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 168cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 6in).
- 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 a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This lift does not access level 1.
Entrance (King's Building Levels 1 and 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'You are now entering the Strand Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- These entrances give access to levels 1 and 2. These entrances are located off a stairwell in the King's Building. The entrance to level 1 is shown in photograph 1. These main doors open towards you (pull). The width of this door opening is 128cm. The entrance to level 2 is shown in photographs 5 to 7. A key card is required for access at this entrance. The height of the key card reader is 118cm. These main doors open away from you (push). The width of this door opening is 118cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the 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.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There are not handrails at the ramp on level 1.
- There are handrails at the ramp on level 2.
- These handrails are on both sides (photograph 3).
Entrance (King's Building Level 3)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to level 3.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'You are now entering the Strand Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- This entrance is located off a stairwell in the King's Building.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located before the steps at this 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 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 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 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Entrance (King's Building Levels 6 and 7)
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Entrance
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- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- These entrances give access to levels 6 and 7. The entrance on level 6 is shown in photographs 1 to 3. These doors are double width. The width of this door opening is 172cm. The entrance on level 7 is shown in photographs 4 to 6. This door is single width with a locked extension leaf. The width of this door opening is 82cm. There is a second set of doors at this entrance. These doors opens away from you (push). These doors are double width. These doors are heavy. The width of this door opening is 176cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- The ramp on level 6 is located directly after the entrance.
- The gradient of this ramp is steep.
- There is a level landing at the top of this ramp.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The lighting levels at this ramp are moderate to good.
- The slope at this entrance continues forward for 7m.
- Then there is a left turn for 5m until the Strand Building main stairwell on the right.
- The Strand Building main lifts are through the double doors and a further 5m to the left.
- The ramp on level 7 is located between the two sets of doors.
- The gradient of this ramp is slight.
- There is not a level landing at the top of this ramp.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
- The lighting levels at this ramp are low to moderate.
Archives Reading Room
- The Reading Room is located on the level 3.
- The Reading Room is to the right from the main lift, and along the corridor.
- There is a locked single width door to access the Reading Room.
- There is a doorbell on the left to alert staff inside.
- The doorbell is above 120cm from floor level.
- The door is heavy.
- The door opens inwards.
- There is a heavy glass single width interior door.
- The interior door is signposted Michael Howard Reading Room.
- The interior door opening is 86cm wide.
- There is level access inside the Reading Room.
- There are books on bookshelves.
- The shelving aisles narrow to 61cm (photograph 4).
- Some chairs have armrests.
- There is an archive terminal for searching the archives.
- The terminal desk is 75cm high.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Topaz video magnifier.
- Opening times are Monday - Friday 09:30 - 17:30.
- The Reading Room facilitates on-site research of pre-ordered material.
- The Reading Room is open to students, staff and the general public.
- King's staff and students must present their King's identification card and fill in a registration form on their first visit.
- External users must present two forms of identification, one with a photograph and one with proof of address, on their first visit, and fill in a registration form.
- It is recommended to make an appointment at least one working day in advance of visiting, with details of items wished to be seen.
- Items may not be taken away from the Reading Room.
- Click here to view the Reading Room archives (opens in a new tab).
- Phone number: 020 7848 2015
- Email: [email protected].
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Levels 6, 7 and 8)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located diagonally right, across the corridor from the lift.
- The ramp/slope is used to access similar facilities on levels 6, 7 and 8.
- 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 both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- There is a manual, heavy single door at the top of the ramp. The door requires a key card to operate. The door opening is 90cm wide.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located left or right from the lift, after a security restricted double door.
- The ramp/slope is used to access similar facilities on levels 6, 7 and 8.
- 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 both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- There are manual, heavy double doors with one leaf locked before the ramp. The door requires a key card to operate. The door opening is 77cm wide. A typical ramp is shown in photograph 3.
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Comments
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- The handrails are 90cm above the ramps.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- There are similar ramps on each floor at each end of the building, as accessed from the east stairwell, and the west lift and west stairwell.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Changing Places facilities are located on level 1.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels -3, -1, 0 (ground floor), 3, 6, 7 and 8.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on levels -2, 0 (ground floor), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on levels -2, -1, 0 (ground floor), 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7.
- Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on level -2.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
Changing Places (Peninsular Transfer Level 1)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on level 1, on the right out of the main lift.
- The facility is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the the lift.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception on the ground floor.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 350cm x 445cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 188cm (6ft 2in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a push button flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with lid) and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 109cm and 145cm from the floor.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Level 0 Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, left after the security barriers, then left again.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 168cm (5ft x 5ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left 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 is fully functional.
- 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 nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 103cm and 183cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 99cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 73cm (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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- The transfer space is obstructed by the wash basin.
- Notwithstanding the wash basin, the lateral transfer space is 82cm.
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Comments
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- The transfer space is obstructed by the wash basin.
- Notwithstanding the wash basin, the lateral transfer space is 82cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Level -1)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located right out of the lift, left at the end of the corridor, then right.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 248cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 high.
- 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 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 pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Level -3)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located left out of the lift, right at the end of the corridor, then left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 190cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 high.
- 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 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 lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 85cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer Level 3)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located right out of the lift, along the corridor on the left past the standard toilets, right into the next corridor, then on the right.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 high.
- 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 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 131cm and 183cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 84cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 73cm (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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Level 6)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located across the corridor from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 224cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type 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) 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 124cm and 184cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer Level 7)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located across the corridor from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 224cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 116cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- 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).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 123cm and 183cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 86cm (2ft 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 82cm.
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Level 8)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor near the central stairwell.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the west wing lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 224cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 116cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 80cm (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) 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 123cm and 182cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 98cm (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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Levels 0 Ground Floor, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left after the security barriers, then left again, along the corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- The colour 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 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are similar female and male standard toilets on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Standard Toilet(s) (Levels -1 and -2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on level -1, right out of the lift, left at the end of the corridor, then right.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main lift.
- The colour 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 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The nearest female standard toilets are on the ground floor.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on level -2, left from the lift, along the corridor, then right through 2 sets of doors, then on the left.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main lift.
- The colour 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 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is also a gender neutral toilet located on level -2, near the female and male standard toilets.
- The photographs show the standard male toilets on level -1.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level -3)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located right out of the lift, left at the end of the corridor, then right.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main lift.
- The colour 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 available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Levels 6, 7 and 8)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located from the lift, to the right, along the corridor, then on the left.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main lift.
- The colour 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 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 right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are female standard toilets on levels 6 and 8. The female standard toilets' ambulant cubicles are shown in photographs 3 and 8. The male standard toilet is on level 7. The male standard toilet ambulant cubicle is shown in photograph 6.