Access Guide
Introduction
- Floor G - main reception, Café Grad and Peston Lecture Theatre.
Floor 1 - seminar rooms and Peston Lecture Theatre Gallery.
Floor 2 - seminar rooms, Doctoral College, advice and counselling rooms and Research Degrees Office.
Floor 3 - School of Economics and Finance, Trading and Behavioural Lab, computer lab, seminar room, SEF Administration Office/Reception, offices, Postgraduate Researchers, SEF Meeting Room and Teaching Assistants.
Floor 4 - School of Economics and Finance, academic offices, Postgraduate Researchers.
Floor 5 - School of Economics and Finance, academic offices, Postgraduate Researchers and SEF Meeting Room.
Floor 6 - lecture theatre, seminar rooms, research centre, International State Crime Initiative and Centre for the History of Emotions.
Floor 7 - Postgraduate common room, group study rooms and Postgraduate Research and staff reading room.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Mile End campus is located just off the Mile End Road / A11. This road links the City of London with the A12. The A12 then links to the North Circular Road (and the A11 off that) and the M25.
- There are Blue Badge bays located throughout the campus, which can be used by anyone with a valid Blue Badge. Car parking is available on campus for staff permit holders. Temporary permits are available for visitors and contractors by prior arrangement.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via bus 25 (Oxford Circus to Ilford), 205 (Paddington Station to Bow Church DLR Station) and 339 (Shadwell Station to Leytonstone Station).
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By Train
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- The nearest railway stations are Liverpool Street Station and Fenchurch Street Station. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The campus is located between Mile End (on the Hammersmith and City, District and Central lines) and Stepney Green (on the Hammersmith and City and District lines) underground stations.
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Useful Links
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- For more information, please see the How To Find Us page on the University Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the campus by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 2756.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Enquiry Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 8478 (for prospective and applicant UG Medicine and Dentistry Students; 020 7882 5511 for all other prospective and applicant students).
- To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 376 1800 (UK callers only) or 020 7882 5511.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Residences Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 5522.
- Email: [email protected].
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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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 available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Bancroft Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Street parking is by means of Pay by Phone parking, between the hours of 8.30 to 17.30 hours, Monday to Friday with a maximum stay of 4 hours.
- The machines alongside the street parking areas all have instructions on how to use them clearly displayed.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, opposite the G.E. Fogg Building.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Comments
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- There are 2 revolving doors at the main entrance.
- There is a push button inside the main entrance for users to egress the building.
- After 19:00 access to the building is via swipe card only.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The Main Reception is located just inside the main entrance.
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The reception desk is only staffed during office hours.
- After 19:00 access to the building is via swipe card only.
Reception (School of Economics and Finance)
- School of Economics and Finance is located on the third floor of the Graduate Centre.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- 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, braille and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The last of the photographs show one of the level access lecture theatres, which has moveable desks at the front for use by wheelchair users.
Other Floors (West Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
- The stairs are located at rear of cafe.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Other Floors (East Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
- The stairs are located next to the Peston Lecture Theatre.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the ground floor foyer, to the left of the main reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the sixth floor and on the seventh floor.
- The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 116cm x 220cm (3ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 bright.
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Comments
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- The central lift on the ground floor is used to access the Peston Lecture Gallery on floor 1a.
- Lift 2 is for access to all floors.
- Lift 3 is for access to floors 1 to 6 only.
- The lifts allow you to select the floor that you require before entering them. You cannot change the destination once in the lift.
- The pad has a button for wheelchair users to press which will allow a longer period to time to get into the lift.
- There are easy ramps at the lifts on all floors.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe Grad)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The standard height for tables is 104cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Peston Lecture Theatre GCG10)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- Level access to the speaker's area is via the ground floor entrance to the Lecture Theatre.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 86cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is an alternate entrance on the third floor which is accessed by an easy slope. This leads to the rear of the theatre.
Lecture Theatre(s) (GC601)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 86cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the 1st floor.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a shallow threshold to access the shower cubicle.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the ground floor foyer to the right of reception.
- There are 2 accessible toilets on the 7th floor with transfer spaces on alternate sides.
There are no mirrors within these toilets.
There are 2 additional accessible toilets on the 6th floor.
The accessible toilets on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors have the transfer space on the left.
The accessible toilet on the 1st floor has the transfer space on the right. - There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 245cm (4ft 11in x 8ft).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a fair 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 good.
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Comments
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- Photograph one shows the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
- Photograph two shows the accessible toilet on the seventh floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer with Accessible Shower)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located opposite the west stairs on the fourth floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the fourth floor lift lobby.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from The reception desk on the ground floor.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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 250cm x 317cm (8ft 2in x 10ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 77cm.
- 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 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does 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 can 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Comments
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- There is a hoist and shower chair available in this toilet/shower room.
- The hoist is powered overhead and has a weight limit of 200kg.
- The hoist is not fixed to the floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male standard toilets facilities on the second floor, the fourth floor and the sixth floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the third floor and the fifth floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the 2nd floor by the west stairs.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 31m from the lift.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.