Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, ION Strokes Research, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy labs, teaching rooms and staff offices.
- The building has a link connecting it to the Wilkins Building on the ground floor.
- Related link Lewis Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/lewis-building-gower-street-134-136
- Related link Wilkins Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/wilkins-building
Getting Here
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By Road
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- UCL is based in the Bloomsbury area of central London. Most of the buildings are close to the Euston Road (A501) and are located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- There is on street parking available on some of the streets in and around the UCL area.
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By Bus
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- There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings.
The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
10 (Hammersmith Bus Station to King's Cross Station)
14 (Putney Heath to Warren Street Station)
24 (Hampstead Heath to Pimlico)
29 (Wood Green to Trafalgar Square)
73 (Victoria Bus Station to Stoke Newington)
134 (North Finchley Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road)
390 (Archway Station to Notting Hill Gate).
- There are many bus routes that stop close to the University buildings.
The following bus routes stop on Gower Street, outside the main gate:-
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By Train
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- Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross stations are close to the majority of the University buildings. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
There are many other tube stations in the vicinity of the University, including King's Cross St Pancras, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street.
The step-free underground stations nearby are; Euston Square, King’s Cross St Pancras and Tottenham Court Road.
- The closest tube stations to Gower Street are Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines), Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines), Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadilly line).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are 11 steps to the entrance when approaching from the right side (as seen in photograph 3).
- These have handrails on the left hand side going up.
- There are 12 steps to the building when approaching from the left side (as seen in photograph 4).
- These have handrails on the right hand side going up.
- There is also an additional step in the doorway to the entrance (as seen in photograph 5).
- The ramp referred to above is shown in photograph 6.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building on the basement floor.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (Earth Sciences Lift)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building off the storage area.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This entrance leads directly to the earth sciences lift on the ground floor. The entrance does not access any other services.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The main reception is located to the left as you enter building via the main entrance.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (Wilkins Building Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the north hall of the Wilkins Building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located at the beginning of the path that leads to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
- The width of the ramp is 100cm.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located either side of the ramp.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the ground floor common room and toilets.
- There are two similar ramps located here leading to the ground floor common room and toilets. These are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to G.23.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 3.
- There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to 126 Teaching Laboratory 1.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- These steps are shown in photograph 4.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors (Main Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located directly behind the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the second floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There is a wide wooden bannister that runs up the entirety of the stairwell.
Other Floors (Left of the Building)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located just inside the Wilkins Building entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Wilkins Building entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left beyond the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Earth Sciences)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Earth Sciences department to the right side of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Earth Sciences Lift Entrance, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Earth Sciences Lift Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 150cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift is located just inside the Earth Sciences Lift entrance, it is the only service accessed by this entrance.
Lift (126 Teaching Laboratory 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the building on the first floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 150cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- There is a slight slope to access the lift on the lower level. This can be seen in photograph 2.
- Teaching Laboratory 1 is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Getting Around (Second Floor Chemistry Department)
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Access
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- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to staff offices and research labs 214 - 224 on the lower area of the second floor.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- There are no handrails for the bottom two steps as shown in photograph 1. The rest of the steps are shown in photograph 2. The lift which bypasses the steps is the Second / Third Floor Chemistry lift. 225 synthetics lab is located part way up these stairs and cannot be accessed step free.
- There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the mathematics mezzanine rooms M201, M203-M205.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4. The lift which bypasses the steps is the Second / Third Floor Chemistry lift.
- There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to rooms 2m06 and 2m07.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- These steps are shown in photographs 5 and 6. There are additional steps located here that lead up to the third floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift (Second / Third Floor Chemistry)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the chemistry department to the left side of the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are L2, 2, U2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift accesses three separate levels on the second floor as well as the third floor of the building.
- The lower area of the second floor containing staff offices and research labs 214 - 224 is accessed by the control marked 0.
- The main level of the second floor is accessed by the control marked 1.
- The mathematics mezzanine area of the second floor containing M201 and M203-M205 is accessed by the control marked 2.
- The third floor is accessed by the control marked 3.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left side of the ground floor from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 205cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, off the common area, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 315cm x 220cm (10ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 244cm (8ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower (First Floor)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in first floor accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the middle rear of the building on the second floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 300cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- The width of the cubicle is reduced to less then 150cm due to the presence of the radiator.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the main lift.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.