Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Café 1876, Teaching Rooms, Lecture Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Student Common Rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located next to the main lift on floor -1 and near to the rear lift on the ground floor and floors 2 and 4.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located next to the main lift on floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 3 and next to the rear lift on floors 1, 2 and 3.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located next to the main lift on floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 3 and next to the rear lift on floors 1, 2 and 3.
- Standard shower facilities are located near to the main lift on floor -1.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Bloomsbury Campus is located along Store Street which is situated between Tottenham Court Road to the west and Gower Street to the east in central London.
- Both Tottenham Court Road and Gower Street can be accessed from the north via the A501.
- There is contractor parking and two reservable Blue Badge bays in a small car park located off Ridgmount Place.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stops are those for Goodge Street and Stephen Street located along Tottenham Court Road, approximately 285m from the campus.
- Goodge Street Station is served by routes 24, 29, 73, 390, N5, N20, N29, N73, N253, N279.
- Stephen Street is served by routes 24, 29, 73, 390, N5, N20, N29, N73, N279.
- 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 London Euston.
- Euston Station is located approximately 0.7 miles to the North of the campus.
- For more information on Euston Station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Goodge Street.
- Goodge Street Station is located approximately 0.2 miles to the west of the campus and serves the Northern Line.
- Tottenham Court Road is also nearby approximately 0.4 miles to the south of the Campus and is served by the Central, Elizabeth and Northern Lines.
- Russell Square Station, located approximately 850m to the West of the campus, served by the Piccadilly Line.
- For more information on Goodge Street Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Tottenham Court Road Underground Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- University of Law Website information on the Bloomsbury 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 Laws 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 216387.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University of Law Accommodation Portal please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R101 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R102 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R103 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R104 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R105 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R109 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R110 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R111 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R201 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R202 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R204 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for RG06 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for RG07 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for RG08 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for RG09 please click here (new tab).
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Building Parking (Rear 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 staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the rear 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 available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the rear car park entrance.
- 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 within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is University of Law Staff Parking.
- The car park is located off Ridgmount Place.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Store Street.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Store Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Bloomsbury Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the venue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are London Bloomsbury Campus 14 Store Street.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 80cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the rear car park ramped entrance.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- Due to positioning of a lamppost to the right of the entrance the pavement width is restricted to 96cm. There is a lamppost in a similar position to the left of the entrance which restricts the pavement to a width off 100cm.
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Step(s)
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- There is a steep drop kerb immediately in front of the entrance as shown in photograph 5.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Ridgmount Place.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the university building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The University of Law'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 124cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- In front of the main entrance is a noticeable trip hazard, this can be seen in photograph 3.
Outside Access (Rear Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off the car park.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor to the rear left of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Ridgmount Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 100cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the rear car park entrance.
- 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 the right going up the ramp.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to There is a ramp to the rear of the 1876 café which is needed to acces rooms RG06 - RG10, the First Aid room, the Contemplation Room, the rear lift and an accessible toilet from the main entrance. There is a ramp located along the corridor in the middle of the building on the first floor in front of the entrance to the Undergraduate Hub when approaching from the main lift.
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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, tiles and vinyl.
- 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 moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The Contemplation Room is located to the rear left of the building.
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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.
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Comments
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- There is a prayer room on the third floor.
Eating and Drinking (Café 1876)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to your left from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- 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.
- 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 available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and tiles.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 lowest table is 30cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 107cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the rear left of the building beyond the 1876 café.
- The ramp/slope is used to access rooms RG06 - RG10, the First Aid room, the Contemplation Room, the rear lift and an accessible toilet from the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located along the corridor in the middle of the building on the first floor in front of the entrance to the Undergraduate Hub when approaching from the main lift.
- The ramp/slope is used to access areas to the rear of the building from the main lift and areas to the front of the building from the rear lift.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp is located between the corridor containing rooms R101 - R106 on the upper area and the Undergraduate Hub on the lower area. These areas can be accessed by the main and rear lifts respectively.
Step(s) (Main Entrance)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located in front of you upon entrance via the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Employability suite, the main lift and the male and female standard toilets.
- 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 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- The steps are overcome by a level change platform lift immediately to the right.
Lift (Ground Floor Stepped Level Change)
- The lift is located in front of you as you enter the main entrance, immediately to the right of the steps.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, G - Upper Stepped Area.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not 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 medium.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Reception (Employability Suite)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located immediately to the right of the stepped level change on the ground floor.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the level change platform lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- 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 106cm.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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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 is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you from the main entrance, immediately to the right of the main lift.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is a manual light single door to access the stairwell to the basement.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2 and 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 steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There is a similar staircase to the rear left of the building which accesses floor 4.
Lift (Main Lift)
- The lift is located immediately in front of the level change platform lift.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the level change platform lift.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 375kg.
- 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 low.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 88cm (3ft 5in x 2ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 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.
Lift (Rear)
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 375kg.
- There are manual, light, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 81cm (3ft 7in x 2ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 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.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- There is a 25cm step to access the shower.
- There are separate male and female showers available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 300cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 115cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (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) 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- 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 100cm.
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the main lift on the lower ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 196cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 90cm from floor level.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 backrest and a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to your right after exiting the rear entrance lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 345cm (5ft 3in x 11ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and 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 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat 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 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 medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located near the rear lift on the fourth floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 280cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm from floor level.
- 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 105cm (3ft 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 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 170cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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 in front of you as you exit the stepped level change lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the level change platform lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- 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 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located to your left on exiting the main lift on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- 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 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
