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Summary

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• Building View
  • Basement Floor - Lecture Theatre 1
    Ground Floor - Refectory
    First Floor - Library, Offices, School of Architecture Admin
    Second Floor - Arts Bar
    Third Floor - Senior Common Room.
  • There is stepped access between the Frayling Building and the Darwin Building on the ground floor.
    There is a link between the Frayling Building and the Darwin Building on the first floor. (This link was out of service at the time of survey 02/24).
  • Darwin Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to your right on exiting the main lift on the second floor. There is a female accessible toilet on the third floor near to the main lift.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to your left on exiting the main lift on the second floor and near the lift on the third floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located to your right on exiting the main lift on the second floor.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the second floor accessible toilet cubicle.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FRA-B03 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 (Frayling Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Jay Mews.
  • This entrance gives access to the upper area of the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Frayling Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a second ramp to bypass the last three steps. This ramp is slight and has a width of 115cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 7 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 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.

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Entrance (Darwin Building LG / Frayling G)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Darwin Building on the ground floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the Frayling Building Refectory.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Restaurant and Café'.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • 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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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the refectory.
  • The refectory is located to the right of the Darwin building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the refectory.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 74cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, long tables, bench seats and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to the area between the Frayling Main Entrance Foyer and RCA Refectory on the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, 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 a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The calm space within the library is used as a place of safety for those who may need it.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the RCA Refectory.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located between the Frayling entrance foyer and the RCA Refectory on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the RCA Refectory from the main entrance.
  • There is/are 3 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 16cm.
  • 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.

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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 right after entering via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • 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 separate set of stairs to the rear of the building in the library which can be used to access the Library Mezzanine and the Library Rooms on the second floor.

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Opening Times (Library)

• Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right on exiting the lift on the first floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the library.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Library'.
  • 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 106cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 106cm.

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Reception (Library)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to your left on entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 86cm.
  • There is 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 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located next to the reception.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 111cm and 141cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 71cm in height.
  • There are no height adjustable desks available.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Hand Held Magnifiers and Coloured Overlays.
  • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
  • Read and Write Gold, Mindview, Glean can be installed on request.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • There is a sensory room within the library area.

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Lift (Library)

• The lift is located in the library on the first floor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, M, 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (Calm Space)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the library.
  • This entrance gives access to the Calm Space.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'CALM SPACE'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

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Quiet Space(s) (Calm Space)

• Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 36cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Eating and Drinking (Art Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the second floor towards the left of the building.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 81cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 108cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Art Bar Lift)

• The lift is located Art Bar.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• There is 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 110cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second 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 right on exiting the main lift on the second floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour 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 97cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 84cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Female - 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 front left on exiting the main lift on the third floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the 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 not a spatula type 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 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 115cm and 170cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 104cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 73cm (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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 shared toilet is located to your right on exiting the lift on the second floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to your right on exiting the main lift on the third floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main lift.
  • 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 99cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a 12cm step to access the toilet cubicles.