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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
  • School of Pharmacy is a very large building with 7 floors.
  • The are 2 main lifts and 4 staircases.
  • The floors are signed as B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Kings Cross Train Station.
  • The nearest underground station is Russell Square Underground Station.
  • 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 level access.
• School of Pharmacy has one entrance. The entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor via a ramp.
  The first set of doors are permanately held open and the second set of doors are automatic.
• The entrance is signed as UCL School of Pharmacy.
• The entrance provides step-free access to the reception foyer on the ground floor via a ramp.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access to majority of the building on all floors.
• In the basement there are 7 clearly marked steps without handrails to access the standard toilets off the Junior Common Room.
  On the ground floor there are 3 sets of 3 clearly marked steps without handrails along the corridor off the Square Lounge at the rear of the building.
  On the ground floor there are 6 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right followed by 5 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides to access rooms G14 - G17.
• On the ground floor on the right hand side of the building, there are 2 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left. A steep ramp overcomes these steps.
  On the ground floor on the left hand side of the building, there are 2 clearly marked steps without a handrail. A steep ramp overcomes these steps.
  On the first floor there are 7 not clearly marked steps with a handrail on both sides to access the upper level of the Café.
• On the first floor there are 3 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left to access M1 (Wilkins Room), M2 and M3 Seminar Rooms. There is a steep and slight ramp to overcome these steps.
  On the fourth floor there is a steep ramp to access the Pharmaceutics Study Space - 416.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
• There is a seating area on the ground floor by the Café.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.
• The Stores department is located in the basement.
  The manual doors are double (one side locked) and open away from you (push).
  The width of the door is 77cm.
  The height of the counter is 91cm.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
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• Spaces View
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• Other Rooms/Services View
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  • View information on School of Pharmacy - Library (opens new tab) .
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• Eating and Drinking View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the second, third, fourth and fifth floors.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located off the Square Lounge on the ground floor and off the Junior Common Room on the basement.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilets off the Square Lounge on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located along the first floor corridor.
  • The height of the step to access the standard shower is 30cm.

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Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Brunswick Square to the right hand side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 195cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking needs to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located off Brunswick Square at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 6 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
• The width of the wider security barrier is 98cm.
  The width of the standard security barrier is 55cm.
  The height of the key card reader is 100cm.

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Lift (West)

• The lift was out of service at the time of the survey (March 2025).

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Lift (East)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 34m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The basement, ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 81cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 150cm (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 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.
• A staff key card is required for the first floor as it gives direct access into the Library.

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Stairs (Basement to Fifth Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located either side of the building.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The basement, ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Basement to Ground Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The basement and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have 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 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Basement to First Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
• The basement, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is a similar staircase opposite the stairs surveyed but they have a handrail on the right going up.

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Stairs (Fifth Floor to Sixth Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the fifth floor corridor.
• The fifth and sixth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Junior Common Room - B41)

• The room is located on the basement.
• The distance from the east lifts is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is stepped access into the room.
• There are 3 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The doors open inwards.
• The width of the opening is 63cm.
• There is an alternative door to access the room.
  There are 3 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  The doors are double (one side locked) and open towards you (pull).
  The width of the door is 58cm.
• There is not step-free level access throughout the room.
• The following areas have stepped access: additional seating and the standard toilets.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The height of the bar is 110cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - No Transfer Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the basement corridor.
  • The distance from the east lifts is 34m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a 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 143cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the ground floor corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
  • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a 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 145cm (width) x 204cm (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 64cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm 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 107cm from the floor.
  • 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the first floor corridor.
  • The distance from the west lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a 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 122cm (width) x 232cm (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 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 non-transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm 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 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 115cm 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 80cm from the floor.
  • 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • A keycode from the reception is required to access this toilet.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the second floor corridor.
  • The distance from the east lifts is 46m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • 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 216cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is 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 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
  • 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 sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the third floor corridor.
  • The distance from the east lifts is 44m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a 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 113cm (width) x 270cm (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 77cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the fourth floor corridor.
  • The distance from the east lifts is 44m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a 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 183cm (width) x 164cm (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 120cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 117cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • 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 (Fifth Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the fifth floor corridor within the male standard toilet.
  • The distance from the east lifts is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 133cm (width) x 210cm (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 76cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm 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 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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.
  • The door to access the toilet area is single and opens away from you (push). The width of the door is 84cm.