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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • The nearest bus stop is Pilkington Library located on University Road. The bus stop is less than 0.1mile from the building.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of Accessible Accommodation - 6 Blocks buildings.
  • Most buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
  • The residence surveyed was David Collett Hall Block E.
  • Blocks A, B, C and D comprise of only standard accommodation. There is stepped access to blocks A, B and C.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 7 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 4 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 4 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • The accessible toilet facilities are located opposite the reception on level E02.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with level showers.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • The accessible room surveyed does have a flashing door bell.
  • Bed raisers are available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the SAT-NAV is LE11 3TT. The campus is located to the west of the town centre. Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
  • Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit. Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged. For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on University Road and is directly outside the Library. Alternatively Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
  • Loughborough railway station is located off Station Boulevard. The station is approximately 2 miles from the campus. Loughborough railway station is served by East Midlands Railway.
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• Useful Links View
  • How to find Loughborough University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located outside the E2 entrance on University Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 465cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 128cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the E2 Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 3.
  • The car park is located on University Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Car Park 3)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Outside Access (E02)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on University Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception, the common room, accessible and standard accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'David Collett Reception'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 107cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a large ledge on the threshold of the first door. It is 5cm high.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (E01)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the north side of E block.
  • This entrance gives access to the study area, laundry room and accessible and standard accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'David Collett E Block'.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly outside the entrance door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on level E02.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the E02 main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • 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 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a 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 carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • 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.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is 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.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of E01 entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the E01 Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on levels E02, E03 and E04.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are E01, E02, E03 and E04.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located opposite the reception on E02.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the 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 E01, E02, E03 and E04.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, heavy single doors to access the lift lobby on levels E01, E03 and E04.
• 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
• 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.
• The controls are between 85cm and 115cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Accommodation (E02)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located E02 David Collett Hall.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located Level E02.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was E02.23.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (11in).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • A member of staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had an armchair and a height adjustable chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the shared bathroom.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 91cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 145cm x 195cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever twist.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • 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 106cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).

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Accessible Shower (Shared E02)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible shower is located on level E02 to the right of reception.
  • This accessible shower is approximately 16m from the E02 Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • There is written text signage on or near the shower door.
  • The signage says 'Shower'.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 83cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• This is catered accommodation. The dining area is in the David Collett Hall Dining Room.

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Common Room

• The common room is located on level E2.
• It is to the left of the reception.
• There are double doors to access the common room.
• The doors pull towards you.
• The left hand door is locked.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door opening is 71cm.
• The doors are operated by a key card. The key card reader is 115cm high.
• Facilities in the common room include two pool tables, a table football table, a tv and a music system.
• There is a mixture of seating in the room including sofas, armchairs and chairs without arms.
• Lighting level are moderate to good.
• The flooring is vinyl.

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Laundry E01

• The laundry room is located in E Block on level E01 (ground floor).
• The door opens away (push) from you.
• The door opening is 77cm.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• There are 4 washing machines and 4 tumble driers.
• The washing machines are low level and the tumble driers are stacked on top.
• They are operated via an app (wash station).
• There are ironing facilities within the laundry room.
• There is a work top at a height of 88cm.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The flooring is vinyl.

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Study Room E01

• The study room is located on level E01 (ground floor) and to the right of the lift.
• The door opening is 77cm.
• There is a manual, single door that opens away (push) from you that may be difficult to open.
• There are round tables at a height of 73cm.
• There is a mixture of seating including chairs without armrests, adjustable desk chairs and armchairs both with and without armrests.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The flooring is carpet.

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Toilet with Adaptations (E02 - Reception - No Transfer Space)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the reception desk on level E02.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the E02 entrance.
  • 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 225cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 77cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 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 low.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (E02 - Reception)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the E02 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Block A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 on the south side of Block A.
  • This entrance gives access to standard accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Floor 0 Block A'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the door into block A.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Block B and C)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 of block B.
  • This entrance gives access to blocks A, B and C.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Floor 0 Block B'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 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 9cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Common Room

• The common room is located on level B02.
• Access is gained via block B or C.
• There is a manual, heavy, single door that opens towards you at either end of the common room.
• The door opening is 87cm.
• The facilities in the common room include a tv and a games console.
• There is a mixture of seating including chairs without armrests and adjustable chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The flooring is laminate.

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Other Floors (Blocks A, B and C)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the block.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Block A main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are single manual, heavy, single doors located throughout the staircase. These are located in between floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A00 - A04 and corresponding floors in B and C block.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.