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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

• Please note: If booking a space where level access is required, please first contact UCL’s Fire Safety team for building-specific evacuation and safety information at [email protected] / Telephone Number: (0)20 7679 7234.
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Overview

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• About View
  • Foster Court is a long building arranged alongside Malet Place in 2 sections called the South End and the North End.
    The South End has 5 floors including a basement.
    The North End has 4 floors.
    The South End is nearest the Gower Street entrance to Malet Place.
    There is not through step-free access between the South End and North End on the ground floor. There is through step-free access between the South End and North End from the first floor upwards.
  • The 2 lifts in the building are both in the South End.
    The main lift serving the ground to third floors is for access between the South End and the North End on these floors, with a secondary lift in the South End serving the ground floor and the basement in the South End.
    There are no lifts between floors in the North End.
  • The floors are signed as Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor.
    This is a little different in the lifts which are marked as B, G, 1, 2, and 3.
  • There are internal entrances from the adjacent 1-4 Malet Place on the ground, first and second floors, and from the Jill Dando Institute Research Laboratory on the basement floor of 1-4 Malet Place.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest parking is located on Gordon Square.
  • View information on Parkopedia - Gordon Square (opens new tab).
  • The nearest train station is London Euston.
  • The nearest underground station is Euston Square.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• There are some uneven surfaces along approach routes.
• The step-free approach is via Malet Place, the main walkway into the campus off Gower Street.
• Foster Court has five entrances, three of which are automatically operated by key card.
  The Foster Quad and South End accessible entrances have key card activated automatic double doors.
  The Foster Quad North accessible entrance has a key card activated automatic single door.
  The Foster Quad and North End stepped entrances have key card released manual double doors.
• The Foster Quad entrances are not named or signed. The South End accessible entrance is signed 'South End'. The North End entrance is signed 'FOSTER COURT'. .
• The Foster Quad accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the main lift lobby for access to the first floor upwards.
  The Foster Quad North accessible entrance provides step-free level access via lift to the North End ground floor.
  The South End accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the South End ground floor and via lift to the basement.
• The Foster Quad stepped entrance provides stepped access to the first floor upwards.
  The North End stepped entrance provides stepped access to the North End ground floor, and stepped access to the first floor upwards. .
• There are internal entrances from 1-4 Malet Place on the ground, first and second floors.
  These entrances have manual, heavy, single width doors which open towards you.
  The width of these door openings is approximately 93cm.
  There are short slopes with a slight gradient at the threshold of these entrances on the first and second floors.

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Getting Around

• There is not step-free access to all floors from within the building.
  There is step-free access to the ground floor and the basement within the South End of the building.
  There is not step-free access between ground floor circulation routes and the first floor within the South End of the building.
  There is step-free access on the ground floor within the North End of the building. There is not step-free access between ground floor circulation routes and the first floor within the North End of the building. There is step-free access between the South End and North End of the building from the first floor upwards.
• There are five steps after the Foster Quad accessible entrance to access the South End ground floor.
  There are five steps after the Foster Quad North accessible entrance to access the North End ground floor.
  There is a platform lift available after the Foster Quad North accessible entrance to overcome these steps.
• There are multiple trip hazards near the South End lift on the basement level due to floor level structures.
  There is a long slope with a steep gradient in the South End of the building between the basement lift lobby and the Jill Dando Institute Research Laboratory on the basement floor.
  There is a short slope with a slight gradient between the bottom of the stairs after the Foster Quad accessible entrance and the rest of the basement floor.
  There is a short ramp with a very easy gradient along the North End corridor on the first floor outside rooms 114 and 122.
• A key card is required for access to the North End ground floor from the North End stepped entrance.
  A key card is required for access to the corridor for North End rooms 351 to 362 on the third floor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  There are some uneven surfaces along some circulation routes.
• There are resting areas along some circulation routes with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors in some corridors, with some permanently held open.
  There are manual doors to access stairwells and the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the South End of the building, on the first floor at either end of the building, on the second floor at the South End of the building, and on the third floor at either end of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations in the South End of the building have a transfer space on the right hand side.
    Toilets with adaptations in the North End of the building have a transfer space on the left hand side.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor at either end of the building, on the second floor at the South End of the building, and on the third floor at the South End of the building.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the South End of the building, on the second and third floors in the North End of the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on Foster Court, Classroom 112 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Foster Court, Classroom 113 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Foster Court, Classroom 114 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Foster Court, Classroom 123 (opens new tab).
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• Computer Rooms View
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• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Foster Court - Direct Labour Operative Team - DLO (opens new tab).

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Parking (Gordon Square)

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • Standard on-street parking is available on Gordon Square.

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Access To (Foster Quad)

• Foster Quad is off Malet Place, mid-way along the Foster Court building, opposite the UCL Science Library.
• The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Entrance (Foster Quad - Accessible)

• This entrance is located under the covered passageway off Malet Place, on the right.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 96cm.
• The width of the opening is 119cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free access via lift to the first floor upwards from this entrance.
  There is no step-free access to the ground floor or the basement from this entrance.
  For step-free access to the ground floor and the basement, use the South End accessible entrance.

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Lift (Foster Quad - Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left after the Foster Quad accessible entrance.
• The distance from the Foster Quad accessible entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is also a lift between the ground floor and the basement level after the South End entrance.

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Entrance (Foster Quad - North - Accessible)

• This entrance is located under the covered passageway off Malet Place, on the left.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 98cm.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• This entrance is for access to the North End ground floor. There is no step-free access to the South End ground floor or basement, or Foster Court first floor upwards from this entrance. For step-free access to the South End ground floor and basement, use the South End accessible entrance. For step-free access to the first floor upwards, use the Foster Quad accessible entrance for the Foster Quad lift.

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Entrance (South End - Accessible)

• This entrance is located off Malet Place, next to 1-4 Malet Place, opposite the Institute of Making.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a platform lift available to overcome these steps.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 96cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 104cm.
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
• There is step-free access via lift to the basement from this entrance.
  There is not step-free access to the first floor upwards from this entrance.
  For step-free access to the first floor upwards, used the Foster Quad accessible entrance.

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Lift (South End - Accessible Entrance - External)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left-hand side facing the South End entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 97cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• This lift can be used to overcome the external steps at South End entrance. The lift doors are manually operated.

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Lift (South End - Ground to Basement - Internal)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left after the South End accessible entrance.
• The distance from the South End accessible entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
• The basement and ground floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 117cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is a trip hazard after the exit from this lift on the basement floor, as shown in the photographs.
  There is a lift for the ground floor upwards after the Foster Quad accessible entrance.

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Stairs (After Foster Quad Stepped Entrance)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left after the Foster Quad stepped entrance.
• The first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked .
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There are single and double manual doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  There is a handrail that is easy to grip on both sides and in the centre from the entrance to the first floor.
  There is a handrail on the right-hand side going up from the first floor upwards.
  The handrail from the first floor to the second floor is not easy to grip. There is a flight of steps between the second floor and third floor without any handrails.
  There are additional staircases between the ground floor and the basement level near the South End entrance and the Foster Quad accessible entrances.
  There are further stairs on the left after the North End entrance for access from the ground floor upwards.

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Opening Times (UCL English Department Office)

• Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Monday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Friday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Counter (UCL English Department Office)

• The counter is located on the second floor to the centre of the building, within the UCL English Department Office, opposite the main stairwell.
• The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• To enter the UCL English Department Office there is a manual double width door with a locked extension leaf which opens away from you.
  The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• The height of the counter is 112cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Second Floor - Student Common Room

• The student common room is located on level 2 towards the South End of the building.
• There is a manual single width door which opens away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with and without armrests, height adjustable chairs, sofas, and high stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, desks, and coffee tables.
• The standard height for the undersides of tables is 71cm.
• The lighting is good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - South End - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead after the South End accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the South End accessible entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 132cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 72cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - South End - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor at the South End of the building.
  • The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - North End - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor off the North End stairwell.
  • The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - South End - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor at the South End of the building.
  • The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - South End - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor at the South End of the building.
  • The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - North End - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor at the North End of the building.
  • The distance from the Foster Quad main lift is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 188cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A key card is required for access between the lift and the toilet with adaptations.