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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; The Students' Union, The Junction Café, Blue Met Lounge, Holloway Hub, Human Sciences Departments, various teaching/seminar rooms, and breakout spaces where students can socialise or study. The Junction Café was closed until further notice at the time of survey (March 2024).
  • The Tower Building is a large building which is split into various zones (Green, Red, Yellow, Blue). This section of the guide focuses on the Blue Zone.
  • The Tower Building is home to many undergraduate and postgraduate students, with IT studios, TV production rooms, newsrooms and various workspaces and teaching rooms.
  • The Tower Building - Red Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - Yellow Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - Green Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - Green Zone Annexe - Rooms BP and BR link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building Yellow Zone - The Rocket and The Great Hall link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Learning Centre link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Science Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on floors 3, 4, 9 and 11 of the Main Tower, on the ground floor within the café, and on the first floor Blue/Yellow Zone link corridor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor within the Graduate Centre, and in the Main Tower on floors 2, 3, 6, 8 and 11.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor within the Graduate Centre, and in the Main Tower on floors 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 12.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor next to the café. There are 12 toilets in total, including 2 ambulant toilets.

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Shared Section (Opening Times (Tower Building And Graduate Centre))

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the A1 (Watford Way) heading south;
    Take a slight left onto Barnet By-Pass/Great North Way A1.
    Continue onto North Circular Road A406.
    Continue onto Lyttelton Road then onto Aylmer Rd/A1.
    Turn right onto St John's Way/A1 then take a slight left onto Sandridge Street/A1.
    The University is located on the left.
  • Parking is limited around the University.
    There is an NCP car park near Aldgate Campus and limited street parking only near Holloway Campus.
    Blue Badge holders who require a parking space, please email [email protected].
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Holloway Road. Services include;
    The 115, stopping at East Ham, Central Park, Upton Park, Canning Town, Limehouse, Stepney, and Aldgate.
    The 15, stopping at Blackwall, Poplar, Limehouse, Stepney, Aldgate, Tower Hill, St Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street, Aldwych, and Trafalgar Square.
  • For more information on Holloway Road bus stop services and times please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Drayton Park.
  • Drayton Park Train Station is approximately 650m from the University Campus.
  • For more information on Drayton Park Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on train services and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Holloway Road.
  • Holloway Road Station is approximately 200m from the University Campus.
  • For more information on Holloway Road Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• An undergraduate course (known as a Bachelor's Degree) is usually the first degree you apply for and takes approximately 3 years to complete if studying full-time.
  The courses available at this University range from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees, to short courses and professional qualifications.
• To see more information on Undergraduate Courses, BA, BSc and BEng Degrees please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
• Email: [email protected].
• Postgraduate Degrees are for students who have already completed an Undergraduate Degree to a good standard, or have enough experience in the relevant field.
  A Masters Degree is usually taught like an Undergraduate Degree and takes 1 or 2 years. It is more challenging than a Bachelor's Degree and demands considerable independent thought.
• To see more information on Postgraduate Courses, MA, MSc, MBA and Research Degrees please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Additional Courses, Professional Courses, Apprenticeships. please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
• Email: [email protected].

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TG-30 - Lecture Theatre - Blue Zone please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC1-08 - Lecture Theatre - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM1-83 - Lecture Theatre - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T11-03 - Lecture Theatre - Blue please click here (new tab).
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GCG-08 - Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GCG-09 - Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GCG-10 - Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T1-20 - Bloomberg Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T6-05 - Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T6-06 - Seminar Room - Blue please click here (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is no parking close to the venue, with photograph 1 showing the busy Holloway Road that runs along the front of the building.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Tower Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Holloway Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the Tower Building - Blue Zone ground floor and main reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'London Metropolitan University'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
  • There are manual revolving doors on each side of the automatic single door.
    The doors to the left have a steep slope in front of them (shown in photograph 5).
    Those to the right have a slight ramp in front (photograph 6), but these were not in use at the time of survey.
    The card reader to exit the building is 115cm high (shown in photograph 7).

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Reception (Main)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 85cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of 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 wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 64cm.
  • 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 100cm.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Reception Security Barriers)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located at the security barriers.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the rest of the Tower Building from the main entrance and reception.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Getting Around (Tower Building)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the Graduate Centre and studios 7-9 from the Blue Met Lounge.
    There is a steep ramp in the first floor corridor between the Bloomberg Room and the Estates Operations area.
  • There is stepped access to to the Sisters' Prayer Space and Room TM1-127 (Stair 4).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and carpet.
  • 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 all corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • 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.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 7-9 show the Graduate Centre area on the ground and first floors which contain seating, tables and computer tables.
  • There is a breakout area located on Floor 1 next to the Junction Café which has armchairs, benches, sofas and tables from 36cm to 105cm in height (photographs 10-12).
  • The breakout space also contains 7 study/quiet pods.
  • The doors into the pods are single width, 82cm wide and and push top open.
  • The pods contains a variety of chairs and a table at 71cm high.
  • There is breakout area (photograph 13 and 14 ) to the rear of the Blue Met Lounge on the ground floor, which has laptops for loan with touchscreens 103cm-134cm high, and 36 lockers ranging from 26cm to 170cm in height.
  • There is a water fountain located next to the Blue Met Lounge which has a height of between 77cm and 120cm (photograph 15).

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Tower Building)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located at the far end of the Blue Met Lounge area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Graduate Centre and IT Studios.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show this ramp/slope.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the Floor 1 corridor between the Bloomberg Room and Estates Operations.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Estates Operations.
  • 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 width of the ramp/slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Photographs 3 to 6 show this ramp/slope.

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Step(s) (Tower Building)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located opposite the reception area.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the first floor, Bloomberg Suite, Estates Operations and the Red and Green zones.
  • There is/are 15 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a standard lift to overcome the step(s).
  • These steps are shown in photographs 1 to 3.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor main corridor, to the right as you face the Red Zone link bridge.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Sisters' Prayer Space and Room TM1-127.
  • There is/are 16 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • These steps are labelled Stair 4 and are shown in photographs 4 to 6.
    There is no step-free access to the Sisters' Prayer Space and Room TM1-127.

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Eating and Drinking (The Blue Met Lounge)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the lounge.
  • The lounge is located on the ground floor of Blue Zone, to the right beyond the reception barriers.
  • There is step-free access to the lounge.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and full table service available via online app.
  • Staff cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 83cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 104cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The seating area in the Blue Met Lounge consists of coffee tables, high benches, high stools, chairs and sofas only.

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Entrance (Graduate Centre - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located adjacent to studios 7-9 of Blue Zone.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Graduate Centre, the lift and stairs.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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 100cm.
  • 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 100cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an alternative single manual door with a width of 87cm which leads from the corridor to your left into the Graduate Centre and toilets (photograph 6).

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Other Floors (Stair 21 - Graduate Centre)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located opposite the lift in the Graduate Centre.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Graduate Centre entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 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 low to moderate.

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Lift (Blue Zone Lift 4 - Graduate Centre G-1 Only)

• The lift is located within the Graduate Centre.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Graduate Centre 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 G-1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• 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 medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (The Tower - Main Stairs - Stairwell 2)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located opposite the main lifts on the ground floor main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors (The Tower - Stairwell 3)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building, next to the Blue Met Lounge toilets.
  • The stairs are approximately 36m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 moderate to good.

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Lift (Main Lifts A-C)

• The lift is located on the main corridor, next to reception.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are 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 G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• 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 not 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 177cm x 102cm (5ft 10in x 3ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal controls range from 90cm to 138cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• The only controls available within the lifts are the door open/close button and the emergency call button.
  The lift floor selection buttons are located on the wall between the 3 lifts which are labelled A, B and C (photograph 6)
  The lift floor levels buttons are at a height of between 80cm and 110cm.

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance from Reception - Door 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Blue Zone, straight ahead from reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the courtyard from the Tower Buildin?g - Blue Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '1'.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located straight ahead beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • 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 of the step(s).
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The signage on this door is located on the outside but can still be seen clearly from inside.
  • The ramp described is in 2 parts.
  • The first half provides access to the upper courtyard (photographs 5 to 7).
  • The second half of the ramp to the left as you go down leads to the lower courtyard and outside access from the courtyard into Red Zone (photographs 8 and 9).

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance from Blue Met Lounge - Door 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Blue Met Lounge, next to the stairs.
  • This entrance gives access to the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the second set of doors.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is no signage at this door from the lounge.
  • There is signage as you enter the lounge from the courtyard.
  • The door is labelled number 2.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Courtyard)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the middle of the courtyard between the Blue and Red zones.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the upper and lower courtyard areas.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the middle of the courtyard between the Blue and Red Zones.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper and lower courtyard areas.
  • There is/are 6 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 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Courtyard

• There is a large courtyard at the rear of the Tower Building - Blue Zone.
• The courtyard has several entrances to the Blue, Red and Yellow zones.
• There are 2 raised areas within the courtyard that can be accessed by either steps or ramps.
• Within the courtyard there are assorted seats and tables, some of which have overhead cover.
• There is step-free access around the courtyard and for all the entrances to the Blue, Red and Yellow zones.

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Assistance Dog Spending Area (Courtyard)

• The spending area facility is external.
• The spending area is located at the rear of the courtyard as you exit Blue Zone, and to the right of Red Zone's entrance.
• The spending area is clearly signed.
• This sign says 'Dog Pen - This pen is for guide dogs only'.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the spending area.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the spending area with a clear width of 2m.
• There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of the access point is 75cm.
• The spending area has minimum dimensions of 2m x 3m.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The external spending area gate/entrance is not sheltered/covered.
• The external spending area is enclosed.
• The type of flooring/surface in this area is concrete.
• Other features/facilities available in this area include; a seat/chair.

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Other Floors (Blue Zone Stair 1 - Blue Met Lounge)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the Blue Met Lounge next to the door leading to the courtyard.
  • The stairs are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • 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 16cm.
  • 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 both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs provide a fast track option to access the internal entrances to the Green, Red and Yellow zones, and to The Junction Café on level 1.

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Eating and Drinking (The Junction Café - First Floor CLOSED)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the first floor of Blue Zone.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered, table service (on request only) and full table service available via online app.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The self-service counter is located to the left as you face the main service counter.
    It contains self-service breakfast and lunch foods.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 30cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet, tiles and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The Junction Café was closed until further notice at the time of survey (March 2024).

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Entrance (Red Zone - Floor 1 via Link Bridge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the corridor which leads from the left rear of the Junction Café.
  • This entrance gives access to Red Zone Floor 1 and access to the Green and Yellow zones.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Red Zone - Access To Green And Yellow Zones'.
  • 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 single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 127cm.
  • 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 121cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the link bridge between the 2 sets of doors.
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance to the left as you face this entrance which also provides access to Red Zone and the School of Social Sciences area on Floor 1 (photographs 6 to 8).

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Entrance (Red Zone - Floor 1 Entrance from The Bloomberg Suite)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the link bridge next to The Bloomberg Suite.
  • This entrance gives access to Red Zone Floor 1 - School of Social Professions and School Of Social Sciences.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School Of Social Professions And School Of Social Sciences'.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Blue Met Lounge - Left-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left of the Blue Met Lounge entrance, next to Staircase 3 and within the gender neutral toilets.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 left.
  • 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 a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 89cm.
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • Access into the gender neutral toilets foyer is via a single, 85cm wide push to open door which may be difficult to open (photograph 6).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Graduate Centre - Ground Floor - Left-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the Graduate Centre on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Graduate Centre 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 or the security office.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 202cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 8in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 good.
  • 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 right.
  • 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) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 91cm.
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 1 - Main Corridor - Left-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor main access corridor of Blue Zone, leading from The Junction Café to Red Zone.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 58m (63yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the security office.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 100cm.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Comments View
  • Within this toilet there is an overhead powered hoist covering the transfer space and toilet only.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (The Tower - Floor 3 - Right-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor main corridor, to the right as you exit the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • 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 the security office.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 194cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 91cm.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • The Radar key must be held manually inside the lock in the unlock position to allow the door to be opened automatically using the entry push pad.
  • The door may be difficult to open manually.
  • The door must be pulled shut manually from the inside before using the locking handle.
  • The locking handle must be held down manually to allow the door to be opened automatically using the exit push pad.
  • The door may be difficult to open manually to exit the toilet.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (The Tower - Floor 4 - Right-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the fourth floor main corridor, to the right as you exit the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the security office.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 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 good.
  • 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) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 104cm.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (The Tower - Floor 9 - Right-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ninth floor main corridor, to the left as you exit the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the security office.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 380cm (5ft 10in x 12ft 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 112cm.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey, a large cabinet obstructed the turning space in front of the toilet.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (The Tower - Floor 11 - Right-hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the eleventh floor main corridor, to the left as you exit the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lifts.
  • 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 378cm (5ft 8in x 12ft 5in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 112cm.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gender Neutral - Ground Floor - Blue Met Lounge)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, next to the Blue Met Lounge and Stairwell 3.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 39m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male and Female - Graduate Centre)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located within the Graduate Centre on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the Graduate Centre entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor of the Graduate Centre.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are good.