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Introduction

• Ground Floor - Engineering Labs, Lectures Rooms E004 and E005
  First Floor - Engineering Laboratories and Staff Offices
  Second Floor - I.T Laboratories, Engineering Laboratories, Staff Offices and Technical Resource Centre Room E203
  Third Floor - Physics Laboratories, Staff Offices and Student HUB Area
  Fourth Floor - Staff Offices.
• Ellison Blocks A, B, C, D and E are all interconnected.
• Related link Ellison A Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/ellison-a-block
• Related link Ellison B Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/ellison-b-block
• Related link Ellison C Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/ellison-c-block
• Related link Ellison D Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/ellison-d-block

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 401 - Engineering and Environment Fume Cupboard Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 403 - Fume Cupboard Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 405 - Physics Wet Chemical Fume Hood Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 406 - Sustainability Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 407 - Nanocomposites Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 408 - Physics Wet Chemical Laboratory please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for EBE 410 please click here (new tab).

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Out of Term Time)

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located off the A167(M) in the centre of Newcastle.
  • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the university. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours' notice.
• By Bus View
  • The West and South areas of the City are served by the number 1, 10, 11, 30, 31, 33, 33A, 35, 36 and 38 buses at the Haymarket John Dobson Street bus stop on John Dobson Street. The number 1 provides a free inter-campus service for staff and students.
• By Train View
  • The City Campus is approximately 1 mile from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus as well as metro trains to Haymarket which is the nearest station for City Campus West.
• By Underground View
  • In addition to Haymarket for City Campus West, Manors Station is the nearest for City Campus East. Four Lane Ends Metro can be used to go to Coach Lane Campus. Buses are available from Pilgrim Street to the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on the Security Department please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 3999 (General) / 0191 227 3200 (Dedicated Emergency Line).
• Email: [email protected].
• Security staff are first aid trained and part of the fire response team. A free Safe Zone App is available to download to mobile phones for Staff and Students for quick response to emergency situations. Security staff are based in Sutherland House at the City Campus and in the Clinical Skills building at Coach Lane Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 349 5600.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4209.
• Email: [email protected].
• Staff receive Disability Equality Training.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building on Radnor Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports Centre and Ellison Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 1.67in x 19ft 8.22in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Ellison Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Ellison Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 52m (170.6ft) from the Ellison Building main entrance.
  • There are further Blue Badge bays to the rear of Ellison Block B, although this area was under construction at the time of guide update in August 2026.

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Outside Access (Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Northumberland Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft 0.43in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8.09in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Lift View
  • A key card is required for access out of hours.

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Entrance (Ellison Building Ground Floor E Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the Ellison C, D and E Block main entrance lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 4.57in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks Entrance Lobby Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks main entrance lobby.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 140cm (3ft 10in 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a door to access the lift on the upper level.
  • There is a steep ramp to access the lift on the lower level.

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Outside Access (Ellison E Block Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9.46in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1.42in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 11.84in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.

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Lift (Ellison E Block Rear Entrance Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the Ellison E Block rear entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (1.22m) from the Ellison E Block Rear Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 3.56in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 135cm (2ft 5.53in x 4ft 5.15in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
• There is a steep ramp in front of the lift entrance.

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Other Floors (Main Building Stairwell)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located in the main entrance lobby of the Ellison Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These stairs can be used to access the C, D and E Blocks of the Ellison Building.

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Entrance (Ellison Building E Block First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Ellison Building leading from the main stair well to E Block.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2.2in).
• Lift View
  • Level access via lifts to this entrance is by going through the Ellison Building D Block.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a fixed loop hearing system in the majority of teaching rooms.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Rear Entrance Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located within the Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks main entrance lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the Ellison Building C, D and E Blocks main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The stairs between the ground floor and the first floor have handrails on both sides. After the first floor the stairs have a handrail on the right only.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the Ellison E Block rear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (0.61m) from the Ellison E Block rear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11.43in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 112cm (4ft 7.12in x 3ft 8.09in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and third floors.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, third and fourth floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the ground floor main corridor on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (26.25ft) from the Ellison Building E Block entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 10.65in).
  • The visual 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 medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 225cm (4ft 6.72in x 7ft 4.58in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 3.95in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm .
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7.29in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7.31in).
  • The visual 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 72cm (2ft 4.35in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm .
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9.46in) .
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - No Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the first floor stairwell lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (6.56ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 10.65in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1.21in x 5ft 6.93in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • 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 rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The visual 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6.9in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7.31in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5.13in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 89cm .
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1.01in) .
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - No Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor, in the third floor stairwell lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (6.56ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm (2ft 7.1in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1.21in x 5ft 6.93in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is 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 rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm .
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 81cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6.9in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 5.73in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5.13in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 91cm .
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 0.61in) .
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor, through to the left from the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 45m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 131cm (width) x 247cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the main corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the Ellison Building E Block 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 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The first and third floor accessible toilet are also used as standard unisex toilets.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the 4th floor, through to the left from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.