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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
  • Torrington Place 1-19 is a large L-shaped building.
    The main building is alongside Torrington Place, with the West Wing to the left of the building.
    The main building has 12 floors, and the West Wing has 6 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
    There is a lift and staircase each for the main building and for access to the West Wing, and a third lift to the rear of the main building.
    For the purposes of this guide the lift for access to the West Wing is referred to the West Wing lift.
    The West Wing lift and stairs go on to serve the main building from the sixth to ninth floors.
  • The floors are signed as B for the basement, G for the ground floor, 1 for the first floor, 2 for the second floor, and so on.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The nearest step-free train station is London Euston.
  • The nearest underground station is Goodge Street.
  • 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 and level.
• There are 3 entrances into the building.
  The main entrance to the right of the building is the most accessible, and has a push pad activated, single automatic door.
  The West Wing entrance to the left of the building has push pad activated, double automatic doors (the alternative being a manual revolving door.
  The basement entrance to the rear of the building has manual double doors.
  A key card is required for access to the West Wing and rear entrances.
• The main entrance is signed '1-19 Torrington Place'.
  The West Wing entrance is signed 'UCL Bloomsbury Campus Torrington Place'.
  The rear entrance is not named or signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access via platform lift to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
• The West Wing entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the ground floor and the West Wing lifts.
  The rear entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the basement and the main lifts.
  There is a long steep slope on the approach to the rear entrance.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  There is step-free level access on the eighth to tenth floors of the main building, and on all floors in the West Wing.
• There are numerous short steep ramps in circulation corridors next to the lift lobbies on the second to sixth floors of the main building.
• There is a 14cm high step in the main access corridor on the fifth floor of the main building which may present a trip hazard.
• There are 5 to 12 steps to access male and female standard toilets on the first to eighth floors, and also on the ground floor in the West Wing.
  There are 10 steps to access the shared standard toilet on the ninth floor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny or patterned finish.
• There are resting areas in lobby areas on the ground and basement floors, and in open plan areas from the sixth floor upwards, with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building up to the sixth floor.
  There are open plan areas from the sixth 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 and basement, and on the third and eighth to tenth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations with a right-hand transfer space is located on the ground floor.
    All other toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on the left-hand side.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, and in the West Wing basement within the male standard toilets.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, basement and on the tenth floor opposite the West Wing lift.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor of the West Wing and on the fifth floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the third floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the stepped female and male standard toilets on the first floor, and within the step-free male standard toilet on the fifth floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Torrington Place 1-19, Lecture Theatre 115 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Torrington Place 1-19, Lecture Theatre B17 (opens new tab).
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on Torrington Place 1-19, Classroom 433 (opens new tab).
• Computer Rooms View
  • View information on Torrington Place 1-19, Public Cluster 113 (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located off Torrington Place to the right of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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.
• There are 5 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps also have a central handrail.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• 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 100cm.
• The platform lift was not in service at the time of survey (April 2025).

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• 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 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: sofas.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the security barriers at reception.
• The distance from the security barriers at reception is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The basement to the tenth 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 75cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 137cm (width) x 94cm (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, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• There is a steep ramp before the entrance to this lift on the first floor.
  A key card is required to exit the lift lobby on the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh floors.
  There are push pad operated lift lobby doors on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors.
  The push pads were not in service at the time of survey (April 2025).
  There is also a rear lift along the main access corridor of the building.
  There is a steep ramp before the entrance to this lift on the first floor.
  This lift was out of service at the time of survey (April 2025).
  There are additional lifts for the West Wing to the left of the building.
  The basement to the ninth floors are accessed by this lift.
  There is a short steep ramp to access the lift lobby on the fourth floor using this lift.
  There are push pad operated lift lobby doors on the third, eighth, ninth, and tenth floors from this lift.
  The push pads were not in service at the time of survey (April 2025).

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the security barriers at reception.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The basement to the tenth 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 not 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A key card is required to exit the stairwell on the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh floors.
  There are push pad operated stairwell doors on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors.
  The push pads were not in service at the time of survey (April 2025).
  There are additional stairs for the West Wing to the left of the building.

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Opening Times (Teaching and Learning Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Monday 13:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Tuesday 13:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Wednesday 13:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Thursday 13:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Friday 13:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Counter (Teaching and Learning Office)

• The counter is located on the first floor in the West Wing.
• The distance from the West Wing lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• There is also a steep ramp on the route to the counter at the exit of the lift lobby.
• The height of the counter is 124cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• 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.
• To access the Teaching and Learning Office there is a manual, single door which opens away from you.
  The width of this door opening is 78cm.

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First Floor - Students' Common Room

• The lounge is located on the first floor, on the right out of the main lifts.
• There is a manual, single door which opens away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is patterned carpet.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes chairs without arms.
• Furniture available in the room includes desks and a table.
• The height for the underside of the desks is 71cm.
• The lighting is good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the toilets lobby on the ground floor, off the lift lobby.
  • The distance from the security barriers at reception is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door into the toilets lobby which opens away from you.
    The open door width is 87cm.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 211cm (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 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm 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 82cm 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 sensor 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • 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 138cm 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 (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement on the left out of the main lifts.
  • The distance from the main lifts 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 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 medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 137cm (width) x 251cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 39cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 sensor 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 123cm 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 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor, opposite the West Wing lift.
  • The distance from the West Wing lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope 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 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 not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 323cm (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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 high 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 79cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Eighth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the eighth floor, on the left out of the rear lift.
  • The distance from the rear lift is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards 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 151cm (width) x 342cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (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 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 high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 86cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ninth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ninth floor, opposite the West Wing lift.
  • The distance from the West Wing lift is 10m.
  • 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 97cm.
  • 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 151cm (width) x 320cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (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 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 high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm 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 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 92cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Tenth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the tenth floor, on the right out of the rear lift.
  • The distance from the rear lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ 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 151cm (width) x 345cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (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 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 high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.