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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; The Rocket (bar), The Great Hall, various 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 Yellow Zone.
  • The Tower Building is home to many undergraduate and postgraduate students with IT studios, TV production rooms, newsrooms and various workspaces and teaching rooms.
  • The Tower Building - The Rocket and Great Hall link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - The Green Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - The Red Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - The Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Tower Building - Green Annexe link (new tab) - click here.
  • The Learning Centre link (new tab) - click here.
  • Science Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors of the Yellow Zone (G, 1, 2, 3).
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the third floor of the Yellow Zone.

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Opening Times

• 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 - 15:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the A1 (Watford Way) heading South. 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. Slight left onto Sandridge Street/A1. The University will be on your left.
  • Due to our central London location, parking is limited around the University. There is an NCP car park near our Aldgate campus and limited street parking only near the Holloway campus.
    If you're a Blue Badge holder and require a disabled parking space, please email [email protected].
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Holloway Road, services include - 115 East Ham, Central Park - Upton Park - Canning Town - Limehouse - Stepney - Aldgate.
    15 Blackwall - Poplar - Limehouse - Stepney - Aldgate - Tower Hill - St Paul's Cathedral - Fleet Street - Aldwych - Trafalgar Square.
  • For more information on Holloway Road bus stop, services and times. please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Drayton Park.
  • Drayton Park Train Station is approximately 644m (8 minutes) walking distance from the University Campus.
  • For more information on train services and timetables. please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Holloway Road.
  • Holloway Road Station is approximately 187m(5 minutes) walking distance from the University Campus.
  • For more information on underground services and timetables please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• An Undergraduate Course (known as a Bachelors Degree) is usually the first degree you apply for and normally takes three years to complete if studying full-time.
• 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 one or two years. It is more challenging than a Bachelors 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].
• Additional courses, Professional courses, Apprenticeships.
• To see more information on Courses and Professional Qualifications please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are services on the ground floor of the Library in the Learning Centre (Holloway Campus) and Calcutta House (Aldgate Campus).
  They provide information or help to Students with technical or other issues (Techsmart Desk and Library Services/ Information).
  The services are also available online for Students from either Campus.
  The TechSmart desk can help with various issues such as changing passwords, printer access, Wi-Fi access, weblearn queries, evision queries (accessing journals and books away from the University) and can provide information on available software and laptop loans.
  The link below gives information on this software available and provides access to the self-service portal and IT help chat.
• To see more information on TechSmart IT support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7133 4444 (out of hours telephone number).
• The Library Services/ Information desk in both Campus' Libraries can support Students with advice on how best to find and use the Library resources.
  Appointments with an Academic Librarian Liaison can be arranged via the library service (link or email below) or also via this email: [email protected]
  The subject drop-in and enquiry area next to the Library Services desk in the Holloway Campus Learning Centre is used for this purpose.
  Library Services can also provide information on the DDS service (Disabilities and Dyslexia Service). The phone number for that service is +44 (0)20 7320 2848 and there is information on the university's website:https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/life-at-london-met/student-services/disabilities-and-dyslexia-service-dds/
  Group study rooms are booked via Student's Library accounts and keys (where required) are collected/dropped off at the Library Services Information desk.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7133 2100.
• Email: [email protected].

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• Comments View
  • The courses available at this University range from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees to short courses and professional qualifications.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM2-17 please click here (new tab).
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM1-01 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM2-02 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM3-01 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM3-03 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM3-11 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TM3-12 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TMG-45 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for TMG-47 please click here (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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

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Approach (Holloway Road)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Step(s) View
  • Trees along the pavement do not narrow the pavement to under 150cm.
    There is a pedestrian crossing with tactile paving and dropped kerb close to the entrance of the Yellow Zone.
    The push-button is 104cm button and there is a revolving cone.
    The Holloway Road Tube station is 200m along on the opposite side of the road to the Tower Building.

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Outside Access (Yellow Zone - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located facing onto Holloway Road.
  • This entrance gives access to The Tower Complex - Yellow Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Tower Complex (Clocktower entrance) including: The Rocket, The Great Hall'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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/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 144cm.
  • 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are 2 sets of double, heavy, manual doors (192cm wide) with stepped access to the right of the ramped automatic entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the automatic ramped 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 123cm (4ft).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the two manual, stepped entrances.
  • 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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.
• Lift View
  • Photographs 1 shows the 3 entrance doors (automatic doors and ramp on the left-hand side).
    Photograph 2 shows the dark mat in between entrances which could be confusing for somebody with a visual impairment.
    Photograph 3 shows the second set of automatic doors.
    Photographs 4-6 show the 2 sets of manual doors.
    Photograph 7 shows the small lip at all 3 entrance doors.
    Photographs 8 and 9 show the ramp/slope towards the automatic/accessible entrance.
    Photograph 10 shows the stepped entrance. The first step is only 4cm high and could be a trip hazard.
    There is an ATM half-way along the ramp to the left of the entrance.
    By the machine the ramp's width is 136cm.
    The screen is 136-156cm high with controls from 120cm to 145cm high (photographs 11 and 12).

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance 8)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the central courtyard of the Tower Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Yellow and Red Zones.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Yellow Zone - Access to the 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 enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
• 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.
• Lift View
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the slopes before and after the entrance doors.

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Reception (Yellow Zone Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in front of the Yellow Zone entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Tower Building Yellow Zone entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 107cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 82cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 93cm.
  • There is a 71cm high knee recess under the low section of the reception desk (photograph 2).
    The security gate into the Yellow Zone is to the right of reception by the wayfinding signage (photographs 4-6).
    The Rocket Bar is directly ahead from the Reception, with the link to that guide in the Summary Section.

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Getting Around (The Yellow Zone)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the breakout area on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors with rooms TM1-01 TO TM1-06 (1st), TM2-01 to TM2-04 (2nd), TM3-01 to TM3-03 (3rd).
  • There is stepped access to rooms AB1-23 to AB1-28 on the 1st floor as the platform lift is not currently working.
    Room TM1-14 only has stepped access.
    The male standard toilets on the first and second floors by Lift V have stepped access.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, wood and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The building has uneven flooring in places.
    There is frequent signage and some maps available as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    The ground floor is shown in photographs 3-6.
    On the first floor at the top of Stair 9 there are a few armchairs, and a few computers on a table with a lowered section.
    The high table with stools is 109cm high and the low section is 73cm high with a 60cm knee recess.
    There is a sign indicating that wheelchair users have priority the 2 computers on the lower section (photographs 7-10).
    There is a breakout area in the same location in between Stair 13 and Lift V on the 1st to 3rd floors. They have slight differences and are all accessed via a slight ramp from the lift detailed in the ramp/level change section.
    1st floor - Photographs 11-14 show some of the corridors.
    The breakout area (photographs 15-18) has armchairs, benches, sofas and tables from 45-105cm high.
    The water fountain is 112cm high and the printer's screen is 100cm high.
    2nd floor - Photograph 19 shows an example of the corridors.
    The breakout area (photographs 20-25) has laptops for loan with the touch screen 103-134cm high and the 36 lockers being from 29cm to 170cm (photograph 20). There is a central booth with a bench 44cm high and a table 74cm high with a 72cm high knee recess. There is a 115cm to 170cm space for a wheelchair user (photographs 21 and 22). The water fountain is pedal activated. 3rd floor - Photograph 26 gives an example of the corridors. The breakout area (photographs 27-30) has a table with 2 heights (106cm and 75cm high) with a clear knee recess. There are various moveable small tables (65cm high) and the water fountain is 120cm high.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located within the breakout area on the first, second and third floors.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the breakout area on the 1st-3rd floors and the rooms within those areas: TM1-01 TO TM1-06 (1st), TM2-01 to TM2-04 (2nd), TM3-01 to TM3-03 (3rd).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 225cm (7ft 5in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The slight ramps/slopes are approximately 3m long.
    Photographs 1-6 show the similar ramp/slopes on each floor.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor stair lobby of Stair 10.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access lift V, 1st floor breakout area with rooms TM1-01 to TM1-06 and the male and female standard toilets (male stepped).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The slope is shown in photograph 7.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the third floor close to the lift V.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access to TM3-11 and TM3-12 classrooms and access to lift D/12.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the ramp/slope.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor of the yellow zone corridor by Stair 14.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms AB1-23 AB1-28 (Staff, acadameic services room and teaching rooms).
  • 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 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 good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
  • The platform lift that bypasses these steps was out of order at the time of survey (March 2022).
    The steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located half-way along the main corridor on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms TMG-48 to TMG-49, TMG-54, lift V, standard toilets and level access to the Red and Green zones.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on 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.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
  • The steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor close to Stair 10 and lift V.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access room TM1-14.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps are shown in photographs 5 and 6.

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Lift (Platform Lift 1st Floor - Out of Order March 2022)

• The lift is located on the first floor corridor, used to access ab1-23 to ab1-28.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
• 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 250kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 112cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a very slight slope into lift on both sides.
  The lift was out of service at time of survey (March 2022).

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Lift (Platform lift Ground floor - Lift K)

• The lift is located on the ground floor main corridor in the Yellow Zone.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 61m (66yd 2ft) from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
• 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 400kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 144cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• 88cm high.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a 150x150cm turning space on the lower side of the lift but not at the top where path to the lift is 103cm wide.
  There is a small, steep ramp to access the lift from the lower side (7cm high, 28cm long)
  Call 0207 133 2079 in case of emergency.

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Entrance (Green Zone - Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the main corridor on the ground floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • This entrance gives access to The Green Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Green Zone'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Entrance (Red Zone - Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located leading off the main corridor on the ground floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • This entrance gives access to the Red Zone and route to Green Zone (accessible route).
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Red Zone'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.

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Entrance (Blue Zone - First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • This entrance gives access to the Blue Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Blue Zone (Access to Red, Green Zones)'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • There is no step-free access for the area of the Yellow Zone within these doors due to the platform lift which was out of service at time of survey (March 2022).
    The only other access to the rooms in this area of the Yellow Zone is via Stair 15 (25 steps).

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Entrance (Green Zone - First/Second Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the landing between the first and second floors in Stair 10.
  • This entrance gives access to the Green Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Green Zone'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of 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 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.
  • 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.
• Lift View
  • There are 7 steps to climb in Stair 10 before the 3 steps by the door.

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Entrance (Red Zone - First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor close to lift 12/D.
  • This entrance gives access to the Red Zone with access to the Blue Zone and Green Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Red Zone'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
• Lift View
  • There is a map of the Red Zone and rooms are signposted by the entrance.

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Entrance (Green Zone - Second/Third Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the landing between floor 2 and 3 in Stair 10.
  • This entrance gives access to the Green Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Green Zone'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located within Stair 10 (to the landing between second and third floors).
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Lift View
  • There is a very slight slope leading up to the door by the armchairs and coffee table placed by the entrance (photograph 4).

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Entrance (Red Zone - Second Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor next to lift 12/D.
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of the Red Zone (Rooms TM2-18 to TM2-38).
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Red Zone Floor 2'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

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Other Floors (Stair 9)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the main corridor within the Yellow Zone, by the entrance to the Red Zone.
  • The stairs are approximately 42m from the Red Zone entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double 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 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • There is tiling 4cm from the edge of the steps which could be confusing for those with visual impairments (photograph 3).
    There are 2 computers on a table that is a suitable height for a wheelchair user at the top of the stairs (1st floor). Wheelchair users are given priority.

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Other Floors (Stair 10)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located close to lift V and the 1st floor breakout area.
  • The stairs are approximately 42m from the Red Zone entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to on all floors.
  • The doors are kept permanently open on some floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The entrance to the Green Zone is on the landing between the 1st/2nd and 2nd/3rd floors (photographs 7 and 8).

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Other Floors (Stair 13)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located close to lift V and the breakout space on the first floor.
  • The stairs are approximately 68m from the first floor Red Zone entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available 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 1, 2, 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 16cm.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • On the 1st floor of the staircase there are 7 steps up and down in the stair lobby (photograph 6).
    The breakout space is on one side with a corridor towards Stair 15 on the other side (photograph 10).
    There are refuge points on every floor (1st/2nd/3rd) with a flashing intercom button (105cm high), tactile text/icons and braille (photograph 9).

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Other Floors (Stair 14)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the first floor corridor, at the other end to Stair 15.
  • The stairs are approximately 48m from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the second floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2.
  • There are 27 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • There is a refuge point (115) on the second floor with a flashing intercom 100cm high, tactile markings and braille as shown in photograph 8.

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Other Floors (Stair 15)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located just past the security barriers by Yellow Zone Reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 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 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 not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Lift V)

• The lift is located on the main corridor within the Yellow Zone.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 72m (78yd 2ft) from the Yellow Zone entrance (11m from lift K platform lift on the ground floor).
• 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 800kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• The access into the lift is approximately 120cm wide.
  There is a refuge point on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor with a flashing intercom 105cm high, tactile markings and braille.
  There are evacuation chair on 2 floors.
  The refuge points have signed induction loops (photograph 7).

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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.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Main Corridor - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the main ground floor corridor within the Yellow Zone.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Geraldine Toman (Student Services).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 207cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 104cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 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) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First floor - Right Transfer (Sloped Entrance))

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor close to Lift V.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Lift V.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 202cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is 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 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The ramp in front of the entrance is short and steep as shown in photograph 3 (5cm incline and 25cm depth).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Right Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor close to lift V.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Lift V.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 235cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Third floor - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor opposite Lift V. It is located in the same area as the shared standard toilets.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Lift V.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 294cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the first floor of the Yellow Zone by Stair 15.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
  • 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 mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilets are shown in photographs 1-3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor of the Yellow Zone.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the Tower Building Yellow Zone main entrance.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets are shown in photographs 4-10.
    There are 5 steps to enter the bathroom (2 as you enter and then a further 3). They are clearly marked, are 16cm high, have treads under 30cm and have no handrails.
    The similar female toilets (photographs 11-15) are 20m along the corridor from the male toilets (44m from entrance). They have 5 steps to access them, the highest being 16cm. The handrails are not in pitch line of the stairs which are clearly marked. The female toilets have 7 cubicles.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the first and second floors opposite Lift V.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Lift V.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female toilet is similar and in the same location on the 1st and 2nd floors but they have level access rather than stepped.
    The toilets are shown in photographs 1-5.
    The steps (14) to the male toilets are up to 17cm high with treads 22cm deep. They are clearly marked and the handrail is in pitch line of the stairs and extends beyond the first and last step.
    The steps are shown in photographs 6-8.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the third floor opposite Lift V.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Lift V.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 3 standard shared cubicles as shown in photographs 9-11.