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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Lower Ground - Arts Performance, Lecture Theatre 0026, Lipman Gym and NPA Basement Theatre, Ground - Room 011, Floor 1 - Arts (Fine Arts), Glenamara Centre and Institute of the Humanities, Floor 2 - Social Sciences and Centre for Public Policy, Floor 3 - Social Sciences and Humanities, Floor 4 - Arts (Visual and Material Cultures/Moving Image Group and Humanities.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP026 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP031 please click here (new tab)
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP012 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP023 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP032 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP121 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP230 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP231 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for LIP232 please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times (Term and Out of Term Times)

• 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 North area of the City Campus is served by the number 1, 33, 33A, 38, 51, 52, 306, 308, CityLink 57 and Cobalt Clipper 309 buses from the Civic Centre bus stop on Sandyford Road.
• 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.
• By Underground View
  • The North area of the City Campus is approximately half a mile from the Haymarket metro station. Buses are available from St Mary's Place 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 (Lipman Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Day Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Claude Gibb, Muslim Prayer Facility, Squires Building Annexe and Lipman 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 570cm (12ft 2in x 18ft 8in).
  • 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.
• 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 Muslim Prayer Facility.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Muslim Prayer Facility.
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Muslim Prayer Facility.
• Comments View
  • The car park is Pay and Display at weekends.
  • Although there is no marked drop-off point, vehicles can access the area near to the Lipman Building Main Entrance to drop off (shown in photographs 5-9).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are two doors at this entrance.
  • The door to the right as you face the entrance has a width of 115cm.
  • The door to the left as you face the entrance has a width of 101cm.
  • A key card is required for out of hours access to the building.

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Entrance (First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Squires Building, leading to the Lipman Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to Lipman 033.
  • The width of the ramp is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • Level change 1 is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Lipman Building from the Squires Building on the first floor.
  • Level change 2 is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 13 and 14 show Room 011 located on the ground floor and this is currently being used as a Student meeting/study area.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 178cm x 140cm (5ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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Gymnasium

• The building has a gymnasium.
• The gymnasium is located on the lower ground floor.
• The gymnasium is to the rear right of the building as you exit the lift.
• The gymnasium is approximately 44m from the lift.
• There is level access to the gymnasium via the lift.
• The doors to the gymnasium are double (with one leaf locked).
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• The gymnasium has a boxing ring, punching bags and a cage fighting cage.
• There are multiple crash mats of various thickness to use.
• The gymnasium is also used as an exam room.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor, to the rear right as you exit the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the gymnasium.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing room on the lower ground floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Access into the showers is via 1 deep step.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Lobby Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 300cm (5ft 3in x 9ft 10in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change in the accessible toilet at a height of 100cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, in the main corridor and to the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 275cm (5ft 2in x 9ft).
  • There is 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the main corridor where the Lipman Building joins the Squires Building and the Squires Workshops building.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 234cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 48cm (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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 119cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium 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 poor.
  • There is a poor 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 moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Third Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift, then along the corridor on the right.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 224cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the main entrance lobby.
  • 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 10m from the main 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 good.