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Summary

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• Building View
  • Lower Ground - Main Reception, RCA Shop and Yarn Hub, Photography Studio, Resource Store
    Ground Floor - Architecture Studios
    First Floor - Architecture, Computer and Technology Zone
    Second Floor - Workshops
    Third Floor - Offices
    Fourth Floor - Architecture Studios
    Fifth Floor - Textiles Workshops
    Sixth Floor - Fashion Studios
    Seventh Floor - Textiles Studios
    Eighth Floor - Fashion Studios, MEd, MRes .
  • Frayling building link (new tab) - click here.
  • Gulbenkian link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the front of the building on the lower ground floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located towards the front of the building on the lower ground floor and to the rear of the building next to the rear lifts on the first floor, fifth floor and seventh floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located towards the front of the building on the lower ground floor, fifth and seventh floor and to the rear of the building next to the rear lifts on the first floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the building on the lower ground floor, first floor, third floor and the front of the building on the third floor. .
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet cubicle towards the front of the building on the lower ground floor and in accessible toilet cubicle DAR.03.001 on the third floor. .

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DAR LG44 please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington CAT Zone please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Digital Print Lab please click here (new tab).
• Workshop(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dye Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FAME - Accessories and Footwear please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Fashion Studios please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Future Materials Workshops please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Hand Weave please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Bench please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington CNC please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Laser and Zund please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Metal please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Spray Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Kensington Wood please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Knit please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Natural Matters Bio Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Printed Textiles please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Textiles, Digital Print please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DAR G05 please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the west of London City Centre. This area is highly congested and the London congestion charge applies to this area.
  • Local parking is restricted 8.30am – 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday. There is some metered parking in Kensington Gore.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Bus routes include 9, 10, 52, 70, 360 and 452. Buses stop at the Royal Albert Hall, Palace Gate and Prince Consort Road.
  • For more information on Transport for London Bus Information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Paddington.
  • Paddington Station is approximately 1.2 miles to the north of the campus on the other side of Hyde Park.
  • For more information on Paddington Station Information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is South Kensington.
  • The closest tube stations to the Kensington campus are High Street Kensington (1/2 mile away or 5 minutes on bus 9, 10, 452 or 52), South Kensington (1/2 mile away), Knightsbridge (1 mile away or 5 minutes on bus 9, 10, 452 or 52) and Lancaster Gate (1 mile away). Please note that there is not step-free access via High Street Kensington or South Kensington tube stations.
  • For more information on South Kensington please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from South Kensington Underground Station to Darwin Building main entrance.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Royal College of Art Disability Support Service.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The Royal College of Art Student support team.
• To see more information on Student Support Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• Royal College of Art accommodation information.
• To see more information on Royal College of Art Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located on Jay Mews in between the Frayling Building and Stevens Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Kensington Gore.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kensington Gore.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Parking needs to be booked in advance as a permit is needed to park in one of the bays on Jay Mews.
    The on street parking is pay and display for a maximum of 4 hours with no return within 1 hour.
    The width of the on street parking on Kensington Gore is 200cm.

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Outside Access (North Door)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building opposite the Royal Albert Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor near to the rear lifts.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the external entrance to the Gulbenkian.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the external entrance to the Gulbenkian.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to the main reception and the lower ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Royal College of Art Darwin Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Entrance (Frayling Ground Floor / Darwin Lower Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Darwin Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Darwin Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in front of you after entering via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 80cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • Flooring in the waiting area and in front of the desk is patterned.
    This reception serves as the main reception for the whole of the South Kensington Campus.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the front lift via a slight slope, RCA Shop, Male and Female Standard Toilets, Accessible Toilet and Baby Change on the lower ground floor.
    There is a steep slope enroute to rooms QR6, QR11 and QR12, LG47 and LG44 on the lower ground floor.
  • There is stepped access to QR6. QR11 and QR12 are accessed via three deep steps with no handrails.
    There are steps to access LG47 which can be overcome via a platform lift.
    There are two 9cm steps to access the Gender Neutral Toilets on the lower ground floor.
    There are sets of steps between the upper and lower areas of floors 2, 4, and 6. On each of these floors the lower area can be accessed by the front lift and the upper area by the rear lift.
    There is a set of steps to the upper area on floor 6.
    Room 707 is accessed by a set of 8 steps on floor 7.
    There is a set of four steps to access room 804 on floor 8. .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • At the time of survey some of the corridors were narrowed due to RAAC repairs. The photographs show a narrowed pathway on the first floor.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the lower ground floor to your left after entering via the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access RCA Shop, Front Lift, Accessible Toilet and Standard Toilets.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located to the rear of the building on the lower ground floor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access LG47 and LG44 Platform lift.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Step(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the rear right of the building after overcoming the ramp leading to LG44 and LG47 on the lower ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access QR6, QR11 and QR12.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the rear right of the building after overcoming the ramp leading to LG44 and LG47 on the lower ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access LG47.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the lower ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the shared toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Lift (LG47)

• The lift is located to the rear right of the building on the lower ground floor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 185kg.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 105cm (2ft 6in x 3ft 5in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (RCA Shop and Yarnhub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Darwin building, on Level B.
  • This entrance gives access to RCA Shop and Yarnhub.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'RCA Shop +Yarn + Fabric + Raw Materials'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm.

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Counter (RCA Shop)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to your left after entering the Darwin Building via the main entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.
  • There is a second counter to the rear of the shop with a height of 106cm.

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Counter (Yarn Hub)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located within the RCA Shop Area.
  • The counter is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the RCA Shop and Yarn Hub Entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Resource Store)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located before you enter the Resource Store.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Resource Store.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located after the Resource Store entrance, before the counter.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Resource Store.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Counter (Resource Store)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the left of the Darwin Building, on the ground floor.
  • The counter is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the counter.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The door to enter the Resource Store has a width of 78cm.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your left after entering.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the rear of the building.

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Lift (Front)

• The lift is located to your left after entering via the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1875kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 170cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Lift (Rear Lift)

• The lift is located to the rear left of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the north door.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 165cm x 110cm (5ft 5in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• There are two lifts located here only one of which goes to the lower ground floor.

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Step(s) (Second, Fourth and Sixth Floors)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located between the upper and lower parts of the second floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper and lower parts of the second floor.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 29cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located between the upper and lower parts of the fourth floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper and lower parts of the fourth floor.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 30cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located between the upper and lower parts of the sixth floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the upper and lower parts of the sixth floor.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There are multiple sets of steps between the higher and lower levels of the sixth floor, some only have handrails on the right.
    There is a raised area on the sixth floor accessed by 15 steps from the lower level of the sixth floor or 12 steps from the higher level of the sixth floor which are 20cm high and have a depth of 26cm. The steps have handrails on either side.

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Step(s) (Seventh and Eighth Floors)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the seventh floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access room 707.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the centre of floor eight.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access DAR.08.004.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor - Baby Change)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located just inside the North Door entrance towards the rear of the building on the ground floor.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a flip down baby change with a height of 86cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer - Baby Change)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor to your left on entering the Darwin Building via the main entrance after the slight ramp.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 the left.
  • 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 is fully functional.
  • 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 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.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The 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 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 122cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (DAR.03.W01 - Third Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer - Baby Change)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the rear lifts on the third floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 is fully functional.
  • 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 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 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 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 106cm.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 79cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (DAR.03.W06 - Third Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the front lift on the third floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (32ft) from the front lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm .
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
  • The visual 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 73cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 107cm .
  • 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 99cm (3ft 2in) .
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fifth Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the rear lifts on the fifth floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 160cm 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The 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 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 high.
  • 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 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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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 to your left on entering the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 70m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are good.