Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Workhouse is located off of Erne Road.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; hot desks, function room for hire, an exhibition, kitchenette and standard and adapted toilet facilities.
- Services / Facilities within the grounds include; an adapted changing room.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the rear entrance and on the first floor to the far left as you exit the lift.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the far left as you exit the lift.
- Accessible changing facilities are located to the right before you enter the building via the main entrance.
- Accessible shower facilities are located within the adapted changing room, to the right before you enter the building via the main entrance.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Take the A32 and turn off onto Erne Road.
- There is unmarked on-site parking located to either side of the building. The Erne Campus car park is within 200m.
- For more information on getting to The Workhouse please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- There is a bus stop on Cornagrade Road served by Ulsterbus town service 397A.
- For more information on bus route 397A please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- The Learning Support Team provides assistance for students who have disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions.
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 8225 0109.
- The Student Services office is located on the second floor of the Erne Campus main building, to the rear of the Reception area. SWC provide a wide range of activities, services and programmes to support the wellbeing of students while they attend College, and work to make sure that practical help and support is readily accessible throughout the College year.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 8225 0109.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Career's Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 8225 0109.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the sides of the 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Erne Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of the Erne Campus building off the A32 Cornagrade Road.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Building Parking (Erne Campus Car Park)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the main building off the A32 Cornagrade Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Building main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the left of the Main Building main entrance.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a dropped kerb to the left off the drop off point, or at the Main Building main entrance to the right off the drop-off point, along a walkway shared with bicycles. There is an additional drop off point to the rear of the building on Erne Road giving access to the ground floor.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front on the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Workhouse'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 107cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 107cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Workhouse / An Teach Oibre'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the rear entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter via the rear entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 72cm.
- 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 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 tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
- The weight limit for the lift is 680kg or 8 people.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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 low.
- 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 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 not 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 moderate to good.
- Lobby doors are permanently held open on the first floor.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right of the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- Lobby doors are permanently held open on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are the ground floor and first floor.
- 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 27cm.
- 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Kitchen/Dining Area (Kitchenette)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
- The height of the dining table is 72cm.
- The door to the kitchenette is held permanently open.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is 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 light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 202cm x 226cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
- 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 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 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 72cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 72cm (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 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Changing Room (Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer, with Accessible Shower)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located to the right before you enter via the main entrance.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
- A key is required for the accessible changing room.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible changing room opening is 90cm.
- 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.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 183cm x 373cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: a chair without armrests.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Toilet Features
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- 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
- 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 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 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 72cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 76cm.
- 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 visual 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 cannot 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Comments
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- There are two small shelves available in this changing room.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the far left of the building as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the 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 light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 203cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 8in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 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 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 74cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 72cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor, to the far left of the building as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the 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 75cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
