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The Tower Building - Red Zone

London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DB

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Summary (Red Zone)

Getting Here

Rooms and Spaces Links

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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.

Outside Access (Tower Building Main Entrance)

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

Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance 5)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the outer courtyard of the Tower Building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Red Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Red Zone'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance leading up from the courtyard.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • 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 the step(s).
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance 6)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the outer courtyard of the Tower Building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Red Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Red Zone'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance leading down from the courtyard.
    • 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.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The 5 steps described provide access to the ground floor of Red Zone.
    • These 5 steps are part of Red Zone's Stair 6.
    • For further information regarding Stair 6 please refer to the relevant section.

Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance 8)

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance also provides an accessible route to Green Zone.

Getting Around (Red Zone)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
    • There is sloped/ramped access to There is sloped/ramped access to the post room (TMG-141) and staff areas on the ground floor next to Room TMG-65Cc.
      There is sloped/ramped access on the ground floor to rooms TMG-88 to TMG-92.
    • There is stepped access to There is stepped access to rooms TMG-138 to TMG-145 and the post room (TMG-141) on the ground floor.
      There is stepped access to rooms TM1-70 to TM1-82 on the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is wood and 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
    • There is frequent signage and some maps available as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
      There is a breakout area located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter from Courtyard Entrance 5 (photographs 6-9).
      The breakout area contains sofas, tables and chairs, and a high table with computers.
      The height of the computer table is 103cm.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Red Zone)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located in the Red Zone ground floor corridor, to the left of TMG-65c.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access to the post room (TMG-141) and assorted staff areas.
    • 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 right going up.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • Photographs 1 - 3 show this ramp.
  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor of Red Zone, between rooms TMG-85 and TMG-88.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access Rooms TMG-88 to TMG-92.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • This slope is shown in photographs 4 and 5.

Step(s) (Red Zone)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor of Red Zone.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms TM1-70 to TM1-82.
    • There is/are 9 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 the right going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
    • These steps are shown in photographs 1-3.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located off the Red Zone ground floor corridor, next to room TMG-110.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms TMG-138 to TMG-145, and the post room (TMG-141(.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not 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).
    • These steps are shown in photographs 4-6.
      There is a platform lift to the right of the stairs going down, however this is for goods only.

Other Floors (Stair 5)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter Courtyard Entrance 5.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Courtyard Entrance 5.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Other Floors (Stair 6)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter Courtyard Entrance 6.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Courtyard Entrance 6.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, GM, 1, 1M, 2.
    • 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 not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Other Floors (Stair 8)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in the corridor to the left as you enter Courtyard Entrance 8, and then on the right.
    • The stairs are approximately 32m from the Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and on the second floor.
    • There is a manual single door to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, and 2.
    • 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 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.
  • Comments View
    • A male standard toilet is located on the stairwell landing between floors G and 1.
    • A female standard toilet is located on the stairwell landing between floors 1 and 2.

Lift (Lift 12/ D)

  • The lift is located by entrance 8 off the building's central courtyard. It is close to the internal entrances into the Red and Yellow Zones.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Courtyard 8 entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 960kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 136cm x 200cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does 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 good.
  • Please call 0207 133 2079 in case of emergency.

Entrance (Yellow Zone - Ground Floor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located ahead and to the right as you enter Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • This entrance gives access to Yellow Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Yellow Zone'.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm.

Entrance (Blue Zone - Student Services to First Floor Link Bridge)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the Red Zone first floor link corridor, next to Student Services (TM1-33).
    • This entrance gives access to Blue Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Blue Zone'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
    • The sign 'Welcome to Blue Zone' is above the second set of doors.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the first set of doors on the link bridge.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Entrance (Blue Zone - First Floor Link Bridge)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Red Zone, next to Stair 5.
    • This entrance gives access to Blue Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Blue Zone - Access to Zones Green, Yellow, Red'.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The sign 'Welcome to Blue Zone' is above the second set of doors.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the first set of doors.
    • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Entrance (Blue Zone - First Floor Bloomberg Suite)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the first floor corridor, next to Room TM1-45.
    • This entrance gives access to Blue Zone and the Bloomberg Suite.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Blue Zone'.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Entrance (Yellow Zone - Floor 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor Red Zone corridor.
    • 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 Green Zone and 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 permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.

Entrance (Green Zone - Floor 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor Red Zone corridor.
    • This entrance gives access to the first floor of Green Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Access to Green Zone'.
    • 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 double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located just 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 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 moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift to access this entrance.
    • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is seating with armrests available at the top of the stairs.

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 (Yellow Zone - Floor 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of Red Zone.
    • This entrance gives access to Yellow Zone.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

Reception (Student Services - Floor 1)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located on the Red Zone first floor corridor, just before the link bridge to Blue Zone.
    • The reception point is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Lift 12/D.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 no 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 73cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not 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.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Accessible Toilet(s) (TMG-102 - Ground Floor - Right-hand Transfer with Portable Hoist)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Red Zone, in the corridor to the left as you enter Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from student services.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 214cm x 430cm (7ft x 14ft 1in).
    • 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 240cm (7ft 10in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 139cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is push.
    • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
  • Comments View
    • There is a mobile powered hoist located within this facility.
    • The wash basin described above has adaptive levers to help push the taps.
    • There is a second wash basin in the facility at a height of 90cm with twist turn taps.

Accessible Toilet(s) (TM1-69c - Floor 1 - Right-hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor Red Zone corridor, opposite Stair 6.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the Lift 12/D.
    • 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 good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • 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 good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 213cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 12in).
    • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 99cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
    • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

Standard Toilet(s) (TMG-101 - Male - Ground Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the ground floor of Red Zone, in the corridor to the left as you enter access Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 62m from the Courtyard Entrance 8.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Floor 1 - Male and Female)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor corridor of Red Zone.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 65m from the Lift 12/D.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The door into the foyer shows a shared toilet facility, however once you enter there are 2 separate facilities for males and females.

Standard Toilet(s) (Stairwell 8 - Male and Female)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the second floor of Red Zone by Stair 8.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m from the 12/D Lift.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This standard toilet is shown in photographs 1-3.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located in Staircase 8, on the landing between G and 1.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • This standard toilet is shown in photographs 4-7.