Access Guide
Introduction - Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre
- This access guide is for the conference facilities located within Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
- The centre also provides families, young people, adults and older people in the area with access to community facilities and services.
- Designed by Haworth Tompkins Architects, the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre forms the fourth side of Iroko Housing Co-operative (also designed by Haworth Tompkins).
- The centre is part of CSCB’s strategy to provide childcare, learning, enterprise support and leisure opportunities affordable to all members of the community.
Building Layout
- Floor/Level Listings;.
Getting Here
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By Air
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- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
London City Airport is connected to the centre by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Bank or Tower Gateway with interchanges to the rail and underground network at Canning Town and Stratford.
From Gatwick Airport there are fast trains connecting to London Bridge Station.
Heathrow Airport is connected by fast trains to Paddington Station and is also on the Piccadilly underground line. - For more information on travelling to London by air please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
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By Road
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- Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
It is located on Stamford Street (A3200).
The centre recommends using public transport. - The Cornwall Road public car park is located underneath Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
There is direct access into the centre from the car park and also lift access to street level. - For more information on London traffic please click here (opens new tab).
- Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stops are located on Stamford Street.
The Coin Street (Stop SP) bus stop is located on the opposite side of Stamford Street and is served by the following bus services; 381, N343, N381. - For more information on the nearest bus stop please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Waterloo and Waterloo East.
- Waterloo and Waterloo East Stations are approximately 450 metres from the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
The stations are linked and there is step-free access throughout the stations, although there are steep ramps to access the platforms in Waterloo East.
Step-free access to both stations is from the service road known as Cab Road or Taxi Road. - For more information on Waterloo Station (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Waterloo Station (AccessAble) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Waterloo.
- Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo and City Lines) is approximately 550 metres from the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
Of these lines, only the Jubilee Line has step-free access. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
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By River
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- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
The Queen's Walk is served by the London Eye Millennium Pier, between Westminster Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges and also Bankside Pier, to the east of Blackfriars Bridge.
There is step-free access onto the river buses, except three piers. Please see the TFL website for details. - For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
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Useful Links
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- Please use the TFL journey planner for details of the most suitable route.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The TFL website has links to the TFL accessibility guides, including large print maps and audio guides to order or download.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Parking (South Bank Car Park - Cornwall Road)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Cornwall Road, underneath the building.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 195cm (6ft 5in).
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 285cm x 470cm (9ft 4in x 15ft 5in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is concrete tiles.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the car park entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- This car park is an official South Bank public car park so is not just for users of Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
- Users of the building can use the car park for free if they get written confirmation from the centre for the car park operators.
- Parking bays near to the entrance can also be reserved if necessary.
- This car park is an official South Bank public car park so is not just for users of Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre.
Outside Access (Level -1: Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Car Park - Basement to Ground)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the side and rear of the car park.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and on the basement floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Car Park - Standard Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the car park.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the nearest Blue Badge parking bays.
- 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 B and 1.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the basement floor and on the ground floor.
- 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- This lift gives access to street level in Cornwall Road near the junction with Upper Ground.
- There is a 2cm lipped threshold at the lift lobby exit on the ground floor (shown in photograph 4).
On Street Parking
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Stamford Street outside the building.
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Comments
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- The on-street parking is along a red route and is limited to 30 minutes.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 212cm.
- 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.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance was not operational at the time of the survey.
- When operational the 2nd set of glass doors can be set up in different configurations to alter the width of the opening.
- Opening widths given are approximate as it was not possible to open the doors.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building, off a gated terrace.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There is a permanently held open gate which gives access to the terrace where this entrance is located.
- The width of the gate opening is 90cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on level 0.
- The reception point is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, concrete and tiles.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
Conference Room(s) (Level 0: Neighbourhood Room)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Neighbourhood Room.
- The Neighbourhood Room is located on level 0.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- 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 176cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is tiles.
- There is flooring in the room with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0: Neighbourhood Room)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located in the Neighbourhood Room on level 0.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the side entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- 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.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste 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.
- 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 flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 0 : Neighbourhood Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 0 in the Neighbourhood Room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
- There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is a lowered wash basin.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 0 in the Neighbourhood Room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the male standard toilet.
- There is step-free access into the baby change facilities.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Other Floors (Level -1 to Level 3)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located just off the reception area, next to the side entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the side entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going 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 second lower handrail.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
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Comments
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- There is not a low handrail between the 0 and -1 levels.
Lift (Standard Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just off reception, next to the side entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the side 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 -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level -1 : Lift Lobby)
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on -1 next to the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 290cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- 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 flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a step free shower located in the lateral transfer space.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head.
- There are no drop down or grab rails.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Level -1: South Bank Rooms Function Area)
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Access to the Room
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- The area surveyed was the South Bank Rooms function area.
- The South Bank Rooms are located on -1.
- There is wayfinding signage for the rooms.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Staff can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step-free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are 3 South Banks Rooms with this area.
Rooms 1 and 2 have a removeable partition and can be merged to make a larger space. - South Bank Room 1 was occupied at the time of the survey.
Conference Room(s) (Level -1: South Bank Room 2)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was South Bank Room 2.
- South Bank Room 2 is located in the South Bank Rooms area on -1.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The 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 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- South Bank Room 1 is located next to this one but was occupied at the time of the survey.
South Bank Room 1 has a very similar layout to this one.
The partition between the rooms can be removed to make one larger room.
Conference Room(s) (Level -1: South Bank Room 3)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was South Bank Room 3.
- South Bank Room 3 is located on -1, off South Bank Room 2.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The 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 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 667cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level -1 : South Bank Rooms)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on -1, next to the South Bank Rooms.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste 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.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level -1: South Bank Rooms)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on -1 next to the South Bank Rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 : Lift Lobby)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 1 next to the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 290cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a step free shower located in the lateral transfer space.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head.
- There are no drop down or grab rails for the shower.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 : Lift Lobby)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 2 next to the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 290cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a step free shower located in the lateral transfer space.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head.
- There are no drop down or grab rails for the shower.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2 : Lifts)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on level 2 next to the lift.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3: Lifts)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3, to either side of the lifts.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Level 3 Function Area)
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Access to the Room
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- The area surveyed was the level 3 function area where the conference rooms are located.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the area.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Staff can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step-free access.
- 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 176cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a waiting area which has seating, tables and a water dispenser.
All furniture is moveable.
The seating is single chairs without armrests and single chairs with leather straps for armrests.
The height to the underside of the tables is 66cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the waiting area. - The Fred Miller, Max Nasatyr and Lil Patrick Rooms are accessed from this area.
Conference Room(s) (Level 3: Fred Miller Rooms 1 and 2)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Fred Miller (Rooms 1 and 2).
- Fred Miller (Rooms 1 and 2) is located in the function area on level 3.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The 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 92cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This room has 2 identical entrances and can be partitioned to make 2 smaller rooms (Fred Miller 1 and 2).
Conference Room(s) (Level 3: Lil Patrick Rooms 1 and 2)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Lil Patrick (Rooms 1 and 2).
- Lil Patrick (Rooms 1 and 2) is located in the function area on level 3.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can not provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The 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 92cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- This room has 2 identical entrances and can be partitioned to make 2 smaller rooms (Lil Patrick 1 and 2).
Conference Room(s) (Level 3 : Max Nasatyr Room)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Max Nasatyr Room.
- The Max Nasatyr Room is located in the function area on level 3.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- 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 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3: Function Area)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located in the function area on level 3.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 220cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- The lighting levels are good.