Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching/seminar rooms 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 Annexe.
The Green Zone Annexe comprises of all rooms beginning with BP and BR. - Access to the Green Zone Annexe 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. - The Tower Building - Red Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- The Tower Building - Green Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- The Tower Building - Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- The Tower Building - Yellow Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- The Tower Building - The Rocket and Great Hall link link (new tab) - click here.
- The Learning Centre link (new tab) - click here.
- Science Centre link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on floors 1, 2 and 4.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on floors 1, 2, 4 and 5.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on floors 1, 3 and 5.
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.
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).
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].
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Lecture Theatre(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BP3-20 - Lecture Theatre - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BPLG-01 - Lecture Theatre - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BPLG-02 - Lecture Theatre - Green A please click here (new tab).
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BP2-21 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BP2-22 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BP3-21 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BP3-22 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR1-05 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR1-06 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR1-07 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-03 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-04 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-05 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-06 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-07 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR2-08 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-03 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-04 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-05 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-06 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-07 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR3-08 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR4-03 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links (Continued)
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR4-05 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR4-06 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR4-07 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR4-09 - Seminar Room - Green A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BR5-07 - Seminar Room - Green A 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 Annexe)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is sloped/ramped access to rooms BR2-09 onwards, the lifts, stairs, accessible toilets and standard toilets on the first floor and on the second floor between Lift M/10 to BR2-09, Yellow Zone, main lifts, stairs and accessible and standard toilets.
There is sloped/ramped access on the third floor from rooms BP3-20 onwards, the main lift, stairs, an accessible toilet and the female standard toilets. - There is stepped access to Green Zone from Green Zone Annexe on the second and third floors.
- Photographs 9 and 10 show Benwell Met Lounge located on Floor LG.
This breakout space contains booth tables and seating and computer desks.
Floor 1 and 2 have additional breakout spaces containing armchairs and computer tables and benches (photographs 11-13).
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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, tiles and vinyl.
- 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.
Step(s) (Ground to Lower Ground)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor of the Green Zone Annexe, opposite the toilets.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Floor LG.
- 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 17cm.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- The 4 steps at each end are higher (33cm) and the depth is 56cm.
Entrance (Yellow Zone - Ground Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Green Zone Annexe corridor past the ground floor toilets.
- This entrance gives access to Yellow Zone.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Roding Building - Yellow Zone - Access to Red and Blue Zones - Way Out'.
- There is step-free 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Comments
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- Photographs 4 and 5 show the entrance as you enter the Green Zone Annexe.
Lift (Ground to Lower Ground - Platform Lift L)
- The lift is located on the ground floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the ground floor of the Green Zone Annexe entrance to Yellow Zone.
- The lift is a platform 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-LG.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
- These doors are permanently held open.
- 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 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 100cm (4ft 3in x 3ft 3in).
- 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- Photographs 6 and 7 show the lift from the lower ground floor.
Lift (N/11)
- The lift is located in the Green Zone Annexe corridor opposite Stairs 11.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Green Zone Annexe to Yellow Zone 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 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 900 lb or 408 kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 88cm (3ft 9in x 2ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are between 122cm and 157cm 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.
- The lift door comprises of 2 manual, heavy sliding doors.
The doors slide to the right as you enter the lift.
There is a 30cm lip to enter the lift from the corridor.
Lift (M/10)
- The lift is located in the Green Zone Annexe.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Green Zone Entrance - Floor 1.
- 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 and 5.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- 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 115cm x 130cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- At the time of the survey the lift was only used to access BRG-01 to BRG-04 on the ground floor.
There was no access to the exit from the ground floor after exiting this lift.
Other Floors (Stairs 11)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the ground floor main corridor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the Green Zone Annexe - Yellow Zone Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The 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 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 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.
Other Floors (Stairs 12)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the Benwall Road side of the Green Zone Annexe.
- The stairs are approximately 25m from the Yellow Zone to Green Zone Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- There is currently no outside exit from the ground floor.
Exiting from the Green Zone Annexe is via the first floor.
- There is currently no outside exit from the ground floor.
Entrance (Floor 1 - Green Annexe to Green Zone)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor corridor of the Green Annexe.
- This entrance gives access to Green Zone, Red Zone and the exit.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'All rooms beginning with BE, Red Zone, Way Out'.
- 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.
- 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 beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The handrail only covers approximately 2m of the ramp.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Rooms BR1-01 to BP1-20)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor corridor between rooms BR1-09 to BP1-20.
- The ramp/slope is used to access rooms BR1-01 onwards, the main lift and stairs, male and female standard toilets and the Yellow Zone entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The set of doors in the middle of the slope narrow the corridor.
Entrance (Floor 2 - Green Annexe to Yellow Zone - Stepped Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor corridor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- This entrance gives access to Yellow Zone.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Roding Building - Yellow Zone - Way Out'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
- 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 not 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.
Entrance (Floor 2 - Green Annexe to Green Zone)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Green Zone Annexe, opposite Stairs 11.
- This entrance gives access to Green Zone.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are 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 immediately beyond the entrance.
- 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 the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Floor 2 - Lift M/10 to BR2-09 and Yellow Zone)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the seond floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- The ramp/slope is used to access room BR2-09 onwards and Yellow Zone, accessible and female standard toilets and the main lift and stairs.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Entrance (Floor 3 - Green Zone Annexe to Yellow Zone - Stepped Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the third floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- This entrance gives access to Yellow Zone.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Roding Building - Yellow Zone - Way Out'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance doors.
- 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.
- 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 good.
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Comments
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- The steps described above are also one section of Stairs 10 - Roding Building.
Step(s) (Floor 3 - Green Zone Annexe)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the third floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- The step(s) is/are used to access room BP3-20 onwards, the main lift and stairs, an accessible toilet and the female standard toilets.
- 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 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not 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).
- The main lift bypasses these steps.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the third floor of the Green Zone Annexe, opposite Stair 11.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Holloway Road Roof Garden.
- There is/are 17 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- Photographs 4-6 show the steps to the Holloway Road Roof Garden.
Toilet with Adaptations (BPG-02 - Green Zone Annexe Ground Floor - Right-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 corridor of the Green Zone Annexe, opposite the platform lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Yellow Zone - Ground Floor entrance.
- 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 140cm x 240cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 126cm 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.
- 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 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 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 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BP1-29 - Green Zone Annexe Floor 1 - Right-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 of the Green Zone Annexe, ahead as you exit Lift 11.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Lift 11.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 305cm x 305cm (10ft x 10ft).
- 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 230cm (7ft 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 medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- 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 high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 95cm.
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BR2-01 - Green Zone Annexe Floor 2 - Right-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 second floor of the Green Zone Annexe, next to the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and 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 light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 200cm (7ft 10in 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 177cm (5ft 10in).
- 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- 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 high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 95cm.
- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (BR4-02 - Green Zone Annexe Floor 4 - Right-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 fourth floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 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 85cm.
- 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 245cm x 245cm (8ft x 8ft).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 173cm (5ft 8in).
- 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 high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- 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 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 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 cannot 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s) (Male/Female - BPG-01/01a - Green Zone Annexe Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor main corridor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Green Zone Annexe to Yellow Zone entrance.
- 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 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Shared - BP1-28a - Green Zone Annexe Floor 1)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Lift 11.
- 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female/Male - BR1-01/02 - Green Zone Annexe Floor 1)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor of the Green Zone Annexe.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main lift.
- 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.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.