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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a Digital Lab, an Events Space, an Auditorium, a Media Studio, Café 92, a Performance Hub, the Student Experience Zone, teaching rooms, meeting rooms, social / study spaces and offices.
  • At the time of the survey the University only occupied the ground and first floors of the building.
  • There are also Microsoft Offices located on the ground and first floors of the building.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the male and female toilets by the stairs at the front of the building and within the gender neutral toilet area at the rear of the building. On the first floor the accessible toilets are located within the male and female toilets by the stairs and at the rear of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors by the main stairs and also at the far end of the Purple Zone at the rear of the first floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors by the main stairs and also at the far end of the Green Zone at the rear of the first floor.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building, by the car park entrance.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the gender neutral toilet area at the rear of the ground floor, by the car park entrance.
  • Standard changing facilities are located by the Performance Hub at the rear of the ground floor, close to the car park entrance.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the standard changing room by the Performance Hub.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing room by the Performance Hub.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • University Academy 92 is located in Old Trafford, Manchester.
    The campus is situated along Talbot Road at the junction with Brian Statham Way, opposite Lancashire County Cricket Club.
  • There is parking for staff, students and visitors at the side and rear of the building.
    Blue Badge parking bays are available within the car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stops are located on Talbot Road (Warwick Road) and on Brian Statham Way (Warwick Road).
    These bus routes are serviced by Stagecoach.
  • For more information on Stagecoach please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • Manchester Piccadilly Station is just over a 10 minute drive from campus.
    Alternatively there is access from the station via tram (Purple Line to Old Trafford tram stop).
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  • For more information on National Rail Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Old Trafford.
  • Old Trafford tram stop is at the end of Brian Statham Way, approximately 150m from the building.
  • For more information on Old Trafford tram stop (Transport for Greater Manchester) please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Courses please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on UA92 Events please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by students, visitors and staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the side and rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 342cm x 450cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Car Park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are gates at the entrance to the car park from Brian Statham Way (shown in photograph 1), with an intercom available for visitors to request access (photograph 2).
  • There are designated car share parking bays located close to the Car Park entrance to the building (shown in photograph 7).
  • The visitor parking bays are located to the side of the building, just inside the entrance to the car park from Brian Statham Way (photograph 8).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The bollards are 104cm high.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'UA92 University Academy'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 119cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
  • There are two revolving doors in the centre of the entrance. These doors are closed at present due to COVID-19 restrictions.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 133cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a hand sanitiser at this entrance, 92cm high.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front and either side of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Main Reception / Helpdesk)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 117cm .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There is a defibrillator at the reception which can be seen in photograph 6. There is a seating area next to the reception which can be seen in photograph 7.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The place of safety is located on the ground floor opposite the reception desk (Contemplation and Wellbeing Rooms).
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the reception area.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • There is a fixed hearing loop system at reception, in the Auditorium and in the Event Space. There are also portable hearing loops available for the teaching rooms.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There are lockers containing laptops available to borrow located to the side of the Student Experience Zone in the Atrium on the ground floor (photographs 9 and 10). The touch screen to access these lockers is 104 - 132 cm high. Photographs 11 shows the TV Studio, Radio Studio and Production Rooms in the Media Studio (Room 012) on the ground floor. Photographs 12 and 3 show the Digital Lab (Room 002) on the ground floor. Photograph 14 shows a teaching room on the first floor. Photograph 15 shows the Boardroom (Room 118) on the first floor. Photograph 16 shows teaching room 114 on the first floor.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Auditorium)

• Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a slight ramp, 124cm wide, or a 15cm high step to access the speaker's area (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
• The height of the lectern is 90cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Quiet Space(s) (Contemplation Room (005) and Wellbeing Room (006))

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• These rooms are located on the ground floor, opposite the Main Reception / Helpdesk and to the side of the Student Experience Zone.
  The Contemplation Room (photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4) is used for prayer, meditation and quiet time.
  The Wellbeing Room (photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8) is where the Wellbeing Team can offer counselling and advice to students. Within the Wellbeing Room there is a table at a height of 71cm as well as a small coffee table.

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Gym (Performance Hub)

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 118cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is a key card reader to access the performance hub at a height of 120cm.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights.
• In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of carpet and vinyl.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• The Performance Hub is located towards the rear of the ground floor of the building.
  It is not an open access fitness suite for all students to use, but a teaching room, where classes are held under the supervision on an instructor.
  There is a short ramp leading onto the matting where the free weights and benches are located (shown in photograph 8).

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Eating and Drinking (Café 92)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located towards the rear left of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 108cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, long tables, booths and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There are vending machines available in the café area the snacks and cold drinks machines have controls between 118cm and 135cm and the hot beverage machine has controls at heights between 118cm and 145cm. The vending machines can be seen in photograph 10.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the ground floor, to the left of the Performance Hub as you face it.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 38m from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room is approximately 2m from the Performance Hub.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 156cm x 450cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a wheel in shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 128cm and 136cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • The changing room is also 9m from the car park entrance.
    There are also 2 standard shower cubicles located here.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible shower is located within the standard changing room on the ground floor of the building, to the left of the Performance Hub.
  • This accessible shower is approximately 4m from the Performance Hub.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Comments View
  • There is a bench just outside the accessible shower room in the standard changing room area.
  • The door for the accessible shower cubicle is locked by a locking handle, has a horizontal grab rail with good contrast and coat hooks at 120cm and 170cm high.
  • It also contains a hand dryer 91cm high.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room on the ground floor of the building, to the left of the Performance Hub.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a bench just outside the standard shower cubicles, in the standard changing room area.
• The doors to the cubicles are locked by twist locks and have coat hooks 170cm high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Male and Female Toilets By The Stairs)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the ground floor male standard toilet, by the stairs.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet. There is a separate female accessible 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm.
  • The accessible toilet does 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 68cm.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 75cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical cubicle in the female standard toilets on the ground floor, except with the transfer space on the left (photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8).
  • There are identical accessible cubicles in the male and female toilets on the first floor by stairs, except with no coat hooks.
  • The male first floor accessible toilet in the stairwell which can be seen in photographs 9, 10, 11 and 12.
  • The female first floor accessible toilet in the stairwell which can be seen in photographs 13, 14, 15 and 16.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral Toilet Area - Transfer Side Left)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ground floor, in the gender neutral toilet area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 226cm.
  • The accessible toilet does 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 75cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • This cubicle is also 7m from the car park entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on the door into the toilet area which can be seen in photograph 1. The door to the cubicle has no signage and can be seen in photograph 2.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building, just inside the car park entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 54m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • These toilets are also 7m from the car park entrance.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the gender neutral toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 82cm.
  • There are 2 cubicles with baby changing tables here.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male and Female Toilets By The Stairs)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, in the stairwell to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets are shown in photographs 1 - 3 and the female toilets are shown in photographs 4 - 6.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, in the stairwell off the Orange Zone.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The vertical grab rail in the ambulant female toilet is on the left.
    The male toilets are shown in photographs 7 - 8, the female toilets are shown in photographs 9 - 10.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • There are manual, heavy. double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor (photograph 3), and single, heavy doors on all other floors (photograph 4).
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located in the Atrium, straight ahead from the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 109cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 200cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• A key card is required to use the lifts. The card reader is 98cm high.
  There are 3 lifts available here.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Rear)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female toilets on the first floor at rear of building, at the far end of the Purple Zone.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet. There is a separate male accessible 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 249cm.
  • The accessible toilet does 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 86cm.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical accessible cubicle in male toilets at the far end of the Green Zone, except with the transfer space on the left (photographs 5, 6 and 7).
  • The doors into these cubicles from within the toilet areas have good contrast, but the doors into the toilet areas themselves from the corridors have poor contrast (photographs 4 and 8).

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Rear)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located at rear of the first floor, at the far end of the Green Zone.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located at rear of the first floor, at the far end of the Purple Zone.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m from the lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.