Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms for health and life sciences, Northumbria Police Training facility.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H104 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H105 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H107 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H108 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H113 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H114 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLC - H115 please click here (new tab)
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.
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Coach Lane Campus is located to the North East of the city of Newcastle, off the A1058 on Coach Lane.
- 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.
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By Bus
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- Coach Lane campus is served by the Number 1 bus from the Coach Lane Campus bus stop on Coach Lane. The bus is operated by Stagecoach.
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By Train
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- The Coach Lane Campus is approximately 4 miles from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus.
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By Underground
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- Coach Lane Campus is approximately 1km from the Four Lane Ends metro station.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
- For more information on city buses please use this link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is East Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located to the left of the building as you face it.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (G and H Block Main Foyer Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of G block and the front of H Block.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Comments
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- There are double manual doors to the right of the automatic doors.
- A keycard is required for out of hours access.
- There is an identical set of doors facing these doors.
Outside Access (G and H Block Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building leading from the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
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Comments
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- A keycard is required for out of hours access.
Outside Access (H Block Ground Floor G and H Block Foyer Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the main foyer ahead as you enter via the G and H Block Main Foyer entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There is an identical entrance in the same location on the first and second floors.
- The first floor entrance is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
- The second floor entrance is shown in photographs 7 and 8.
- There are identical entrances at the opposite end of the corridors on the ground, first and second floors.
- CHANGE TO ENTRANCE SECTION.
Outside Access (H Block Rear External Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a set of double manual doors to the left of the automatic doors.
- There are 2 sets of double manual doors facing the automatic doors.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written, tactile and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors (G and H Block Main Foyer Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located in the lift/stairwell area located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the G and H Block main foyer 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is an identical stairway at the rear of H block that will allow access to G and H block.
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Comments
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- There are double automatic doors to enter the lift/stairwell lobby area on all floors.
- The doors are push pad activated.
- This is a spiral staircase.
- The going reduces from 60cm on the right to 16cm on the left.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located In the lift/stairwell lobby to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the G and H Block main foyer entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm 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.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are double automatic doors to enter the lift/stairwell lobby area on all floors.
- The doors are push pad activated.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the G and H Block foyer on the ground, first and second floors and to the rear of H Block on the ground, first and second floors. The toilets on the ground floor have a left hand transfer. The toilets on the first and second floors have a right hand transfer.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the G and H Block foyer on the ground, first and second floors and to the rear of H Block on the ground, first and second floors..
Toilet with Adaptations (G and H Block Ground Floor Foyer)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the G and H Block main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the G and H Block foyer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 268cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are poor.
Toilet with Adaptations (G and H Block First Floor Foyer)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, at the rear right of the G and H Block first floor foyer as you enter from the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 248cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (H Block Ground Floor Rear)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of H Block, to the rear of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the G and H Block main foyer 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 279cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 121cm and 179cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a covered cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 114cm.
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (G and H Block Foyer)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the G and H Block main foyer.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the G and H Block Main Foyer entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are poor.
Standard Toilet(s) (H Block Ground Floor Rear)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 46m from the G and H Block main foyer entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the male toilet.
- 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 good.