Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching/seminar rooms, lecture theatres, the Green Met Lounge, dance studio, indoor courts and breakout spaces, where students can socialise or study.
- 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 Green Zone.
Access to the Green Zone is via the Blue Zone main entrance, and then through the outer courtyard or internally via the Blue Zone first floor.
The Tower Building is home to many undergraduate and postgraduate students, with IT studios, TV production rooms, newsrooms and various workspaces and teaching rooms available.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on floors LB, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on floors B, 1, 2 and 3.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on floors G, 2 and 3.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the third floor.
- Accessible shower facilities are located on the third floor.
- Standard shower facilities are located on the third floor, within the standard changing rooms.
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].
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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].
- From the A1 (Watford Way) heading south;
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By Bus
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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).
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By Underground
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- 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).
Opening Times (Tower Building And Graduate Centre)
- Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL1-02 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL1-03 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL1-08 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL1-09 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-01 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-02 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-03 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-04 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-05 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-09 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-10 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-11 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-12 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BEL2-13 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-04 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-05 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-06 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-08 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-10 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BELG-13/14 - Seminar Room - Green please click here (new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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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- There is no parking close to the venue, with photograph 1 showing the busy Holloway Road that runs along the front of the building.
Outside Access (Tower Building Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance 8)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the outer courtyard of the Tower Building.
- This entrance gives access to the Red and Yellow Zones.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Yellow Zone - Access to Roding Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- 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 ramp/slope is located leading up to and just beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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.
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Comments
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- This entrance also provides an accessible route to Green Zone.
Getting Around (Green Zone)
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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 the first floor Green Zone entrance
This is located after the platform lift and leads down to the main lift foyer on LG1 within the Green zone.
For more information on this slope please refer to the Red to Green Zone - Red Zone - Floor 1 entrance section.
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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 laminate.
- 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 areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests 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.
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Comments
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- There is frequent signage and some maps available, as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- Photographs 12-14 show the Blue Met Lounge, which is located in the lower basement.
- The Blue Met Lounge contains a variety of seating including armchairs, sofas and seats with and without armrests.
- The table heights in the room range from 31cm to 71cm.
- There are high benches (104cm) holding computers.
- The room contains a water fountain at a height of 97cm.
Other Floors (Main Stairs - 19)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the north side of the Green Zone building.
- The stairs are approximately 30m from the Green to Red Zone Entrance - Floor 1.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LB, UB, LG, UG, L1, U1, L2, U2 and 3.
- 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 15cm.
- 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 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 moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The first 3 steps as you enter the stairwell from floor 1 only have the handrail on the right-hand side going up.
There is currently no outside access from the ground floor of the stairs.
Exiting from Green Zone is via the first floor.
Photographs 1-4 show the stairs from the first floor.
Photographs 7-8 show the stairs from the ground floor.
There are 2 additional staircases located on the corridor leading from the lifts to the Green Annexe entrance (stairs 18 and stairs 17).
These are fire exits only.
- The first 3 steps as you enter the stairwell from floor 1 only have the handrail on the right-hand side going up.
Lift (Main Lifts - 14/15)
- The lift is located on the north side of Green Zone.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Red Zone entrance's first floor platform lift.
- 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 LB, UB, LG, UG, L1, I1, L2, U2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- 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 high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 176cm (3ft 8in x 5ft 9in).
- There are 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.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Entrance (Red to Green Zone - Red Zone - Floor 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Red Zone.
- This entrance gives access to Green Zone and the Green Zone Annexe.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Access to Green Zone'.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the stairs and platform lift.
- 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 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 beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 7 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 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- Photograph 8 shows the entrance door from the Green Zone side.
Lift (Green Zone - Floor 1 - Platform Lift Q)
- The lift is located just beyond the first floor Green Zone entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Courtyard Entrance 8 lift.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 124cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 1in).
- There are 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 moderate to good.
- Photograph 5 shows the lift from the Green Zone side.
Entrance (Green to Green Zone Annexe - Floor 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of the first floor main corridor.
- This entrance gives access to the Green Zone Annexe.
- 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.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the main corridor before 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 the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Entrance (Green to Green Zone Annexe - Floor 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of the second floor main corridor.
- This entrance gives access to the Green Zone Annexe rooms beginning with BP and BR.
- 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.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the main corridor leading to 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- The width of the ramp is 87cm at its narrowest due to the shape of the corridor.
- The first half of the ramp is slight, and the second half of the ramp is very steep.
Reception (Social Sciences and Professions School Office - Floor 1)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the first floor of Green Zone, immediately ahead as you exit Lifts 14/15.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- 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 76cm.
- There is 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.
- 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 carpet.
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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.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- There are double doors with one side locked to enter the reception area.
- The door is permanently held open and has a width of 75cm.
Indoor Courts - Floor 3 - BE3-02
- The indoor courts are located on the third floor main corridor.
- The entrance is a heavy 90cm wide single width door, with a locked extension leaf.
- There are marked out pitches that include football, tennis and basketball courts.
- There are assorted wall bars which can be swung out from the walls.
- There is some assorted seating within the court, with and without armrests.
Standard Changing Room (Female - BE3-07 - Green Zone Floor 3)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located on the third floor, opposite the lifts.
- This standard changing room is approximately 8m from the main lifts.
- The standard changing room is approximately 20m from the indoor court.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room, via lift.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 420cm x 480cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; standard showers.
- This is a female changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles and laminate.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Comments
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- There is a 15cm high step to enter the showers.
Standard Changing Room (Male - BE3-01 - Green Zone Floor 3)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located on the third floor, opposite the lifts.
- This standard changing room is approximately 5m from the main lifts.
- The standard changing room is approximately 1m from the the indoor court.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room, via lift.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 74cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 469cm x 618cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; standard showers.
- This is a male changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles and laminate.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Comments
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- There is a 15cm high step to enter the showers.
Accessible Shower (BE3-07b - Green Zone Floor 3)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located on the third floor, next to the accessible toilet.
- This accessible shower is approximately 7m from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible shower, via lift.
- A key is required for the accessible shower.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Geraldine Tome - Student Services.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the shower door.
- The signage says 'BE3-07b - Disabled Toilet'.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
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Comments
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- The signage on this door reads Disabled Toilet, it does not have any signage for an accessible shower.
- There is a set of doors between the lift and the entrance to the accessible shower (photograph 7).
- The door is single width with an open extension leaf which opens towards you.
- This door is heavy and has a width of 160cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (BELB-15 - Lower Basement - Left-hand Transfer)
- 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 lower basement level, next to the main lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 student services.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 83cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in 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 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 102cm and 138cm 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 75cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 92cm (3ft).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
- 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 medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (BELG-16 - Ground Floor - Left-hand Transfer)
- 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, next to the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 student services.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 80cm.
- 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 200cm (5ft 3in 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm (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 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 106cm 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 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 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 95cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BEL1-13 - Floor 1 - Left-hand Transfer)
- 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 first floor, next to the main lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 student services.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 84cm.
- 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 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 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 139cm 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
- 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 low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BEL2-14 - Lower Floor 2 - Left-hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the main lifts on the second floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 student services.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 84cm.
- 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 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 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.
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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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BE3-07c - Floor 3 - 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 third floor, opposite the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 student services.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 74cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 218cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 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 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.
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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 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 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 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 96cm.
- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Comments
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- There is a set of doors between the lift and the entrance to the accessible toilet (photograph 5).
- The door is single width with an open extension leaf and opens towards you.
- This door is heavy and has a width of 160cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (BEL2-15/16 - Lower Floor 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower second floor, next to the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main lifts.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female BELG-18/ Male BELG-17 - Lower Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the lower ground floor, next to the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main lifts.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 moderate to good.
- These standard female toilets are shown in photographs 1-3.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the ground floor next to Lifts 14/15.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Lifts 14/15.
- 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 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- These standard male toilets are shown in photographs 4-7.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female - BELB-16 - Lower Basement)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the lower basement floor, next to the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Lifts 14/15.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.