Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms, offices, and a breakout space.
- The University of Law only occupies part of the first and second floors of Yorkshire House.
- The University of Law (Leeds Campus) main building is located nearby, on Park Row.
- University of Law (Leeds Campus) main building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the fifth floor, off the main lift lobby and stairwell.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the lift and stair foyer on floors 1 and 2.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the lift and stair foyer on floors 1 and 2.
Rooms and Spaces Links (First Floor)
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH101 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH102 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH103 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH104 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH105 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH106 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH107 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH108 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links (Second Floor)
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH201 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH202 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH203 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH204 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for YH205 - Teaching/Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Leeds Campus - Yorkshire House is located along Greek Street in the centre of Leeds.
The centre of Leeds can be accessed from the east via the A61, from the north via the A64, from the west via the A58 and from the south via the M621 and A653.
For sat nav directions use the post code LS1 5BW. - There is no parking on-site for the building. There is a Q-Park within 0.1 miles of the university, on Albion Street.
- For more information on Q-Park Albion Street car park please click here (opens new tab).
- The Leeds Campus - Yorkshire House is located along Greek Street in the centre of Leeds.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stop (City Square F) is located approximately 100m from the campus along Park Row which serves routes 14, 15, 33, 34, 60 Aireline and 508.
There is also another bus stop nearby along Park Row (City Square G) which serves routes 1, 1B, 55, 55C, 64, 65 and 75 and is approximately 45m from the campus. - For more information on TFL Bus Information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Leeds Railway Station.
- Leeds Railway Station is located approximately 0.3 miles to the south of the campus along New Station Street.
- For more information on Leeds Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- University of Law information on the Leeds Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- There are numerous Student Union groups at the University of Law's various campuses.
- To see more information on University of Law Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Support and Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 216657.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Wellbeing and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Virtual appointments for assistance from Library staff are available and can be booked online.
- To see more information on Library Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 216169.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University of Law Accommodation Portal please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Albion Street.
- The car park is located on Albion Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach (Greek Street)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- The approach to the Greek Street entrance is mixed use for pedestrians and all forms of traffic, including cyclists and service vehicles.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Greek Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Greek Street, to the right of the main entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the reception platform lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Yorkshire House'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Lift (Platform Lift for Reception)
- The lift is located just inside the accessible entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform 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.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
- There is not 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 132cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 4in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Reception (Greek Street Entrance)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located inside the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- 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 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 89cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not 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 carpet, vinyl and 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.
- There are armchairs and sofas in the waiting area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Greek Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located along Greek Street.
- This entrance gives access to the reception of Yorkshire House.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Yorkshire House'.
- There is 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 193cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of Yorkshire House.
- There is/are 2 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 14cm.
- 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 easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Step(s) (Greek Street Entrance for Reception)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located just inside the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the reception.
- There is/are 6 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 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.
- 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 moderate to good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
Lift (Main Lifts)
- The lift is located to the right of reception.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 101cm (4ft 12in x 3ft 4in).
- 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 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.
Other Floors (Main Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail 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 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 moderate to good.
Outside Access (East Parade Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off East Parade, between Greek Street and Bedford Street.
- This entrance gives access to the East Parade entrance lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Yorkshire House'.
- There is step-free 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in) .
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 143cm (4ft 8in) .
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 96cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The entry push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 114cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 189cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The entry push pad does not work therefore the doors are manual on entry, however on exit, the doors are automatic as the exit push pad is functional.
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Lift
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- Visitors are advised generally to use the Greek Street entrance.
Lift (East Parade Entrance)
- The lift is located to the left of the west entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 17m (55ft) from the west 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 floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- 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 91cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 137cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 is only access to first floor University teaching rooms, breakout space and offices using this lift.
- Onward access to teaching rooms on the second floor is via the main building lift.
Other Floors (East Parade Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead from the west entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 16m from the west entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- 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 28cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail in the centre.
- 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.
- There is a second lower handrail.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- There is only access to first floor University teaching rooms, breakout space and offices using these stairs.
- Onward access to teaching rooms on the second floor is via the main building lift or stairs.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is sloped/ramped access to the university areas from the lift and stair foyer on floor 1 and 2.
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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 carpet and vinyl.
- 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.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are sofas at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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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 play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played in the reception area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- There is a seating area at the end of the corridor on floor 1 where there is coffee and vending machines and booths, tables and high tables.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Lift and Stair Foyer into University Area)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located after the entrance from the lift and stair foyer into the university area.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the university area.
- 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 172cm (5ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- There are similar ramps at every entrance from the lift and stair foyer into the university areas on floor 1 and 2.
- The ramps from the floor 1 lift lobby and stairwell have a steep gradient.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fifth Floor - Left 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 fifth floor, on the left out of the lift lobby.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (29ft) 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- 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 156cm x 226cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 101cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 medium.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- 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 103cm .
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right and left of the lift lobbies on floors 1 and 2.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the lifts.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- 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 89cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
