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Overview

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• About View
  • The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy is a large building with 7 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 4 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Car Park 8.
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  • The nearest train station is Cambridge.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• The approach to the main entrance is step-free level, albeit via a very slight slope.
• The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy has three entrances, one of which (the main entrance) has a revolving door with alternative access via automatic doors.
  The main entrance provides step-free level access to Floor 0.
  The entrance - rear of reception foyer provides stepped access, via two sets of automatic doors, to floor 0.
  The Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance to the rear of the building provides step-free level access, via automatic doors, to floor -1.
• The Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance to the rear of the building is signed as "Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy - Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance", with additional pictorial signage indicating that it is an accessible entrance.
  The entrance - rear of reception foyer is signed as "Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy". The Main Entrance is unsigned.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to floor 0.
• The entrance - rear of reception foyer provides stepped access, via two sets of automatic doors, to floor 0.
  The Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance to the rear of the building provides step-free level access, via automatic doors, to floor -1.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, via lift, with the only exception being a slight ramp down into the Tea Room on floor 1.
• On floor 1, there is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, to access the Tea Room.
• There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, to access floor 2 from floor 1 in the right of the building. This can be bypassed by using the lift (left of building).
• There are 11 steps (with low colour contrast markings), to access floor 4 from floor 5 in the right of the building. These steps are 18cm high, have a tread depth between 30cm and 45cm, and have handrails on both sides which are easy to grip and extend horizontally beyond the first and last step. They can be bypassed by using the lift (left of building).
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of vinyl, tiles and carpet, with all carpet being low-pile, and all vinyl and tiled flooring having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building, especially in lift lobbies.
• There are manual and automatic doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the building on floors -1, 0, 2 and 4; and to the right of the building on floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets to the right of the building on floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left of the building on floor -1, and to the right of the building on floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5.
  • The male toilet facilities are located to the left of the building on floors 0, 2 and 4.
  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located to the left and right of the building on floor -1; in the teaching laboratories corridor on floor 0; and to the right of the building on floor 0 (squat toilet).
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the left of the building on floor -1.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations to the left of the building on floor -1.
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the left of the building on floor -1.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Automatic Door)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, facing Charles Babbage Road.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• The automatic door is only opened for deliveries, or those who have issues with using the revolving door, so use of either of these entry systems is necessary.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• The intercom or key fob/card reader both automatically operate the automatic door.
  The exit "button" is also a key fob/card reader, which automatically operates the automatic door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Revolving Door)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, facing Charles Babbage Road.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens by revolving.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• Anyone who has difficulty with this revolving door can use the adjacent automatic door.

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Entrance (Rear of Reception Foyer)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the building, leading into the reception foyer on floor 0.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 119cm.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 109cm.
• The key fob/card reader automatically operates the automatic doors.
  The push button is only required to exit outside of normal hours.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 129cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear of Building - Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the rear left of the building, leading in to floor -1.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 111cm.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• There is also a key fob/card reader required to exit the building at a height of 116cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy)

• The reception is located diagonally to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• The chairs and tables are fixed.
• There are dark mats on the floor which may pose a trip hazard.

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Stairs (Reception Foyer - Access to Tea Room)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the Reception foyer as you enter through the main entrance.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Right of Building)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the building, to the left and left again as you enter through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• Floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 105cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 178cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
• There is a smaller lift next to this one, with a door opening width of 74cm and dimensions of 93cm x 131cm. Other than this, all specifications are the same.

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Stairs (Right of Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building, to the left and left again as you enter through the Main Entrance.
• Floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Left of Building)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the building, along the corridor to the left as you enter through the Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance.
• The distance from the Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 138cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Floor 0 is signed as G in this lift.
  Floor 6 is for maintenance staff only.

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Stairs (Left of Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter through the Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance on Floor -1.
• Floors -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Floor 6 is for maintenance staff only.

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Stairs (Atrium)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the main atrium in the centre of the building, to the left and straight ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
• Floors -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Owing to the large amount of natural light in the area, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
  There are two identical staircases here - one on the left hand side of the atrium; and one on the right. The only difference is that the one on the right does not access floor -1.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Left of Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the building, at the far end of the teaching laboratories corridor on floor 0.
  • The distance from the lift (left of building) is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 175cm (width) x 238cm (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 108cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 130cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a 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 136cm 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.
  • There are identical toilets in this same location on floors 2 and 4.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - Left of Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the left as you enter through the Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance.
  • The distance from the Staff Entrance/Accessible Entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 243cm (width) x 255cm (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 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 129cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a 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 137cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This facility contains a wheel-in shower with adaptations. It has a flip-down shower seat at a height of 48cm, with dropdown rails on both sides, and a horizontal and vertical grab rail on the right as you face the seat. The shower has lever mixer controls, and has two shower heads - a fixed one at a height of 178cm, plus a height-adjustable one with a range of 132cm - 156cm, which is detachable. There is a lever to switch the flow of water between the two heads. A shower curtain is available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - Right of Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the building on floor -1, to the left and left again as you exit the lift (right of building).
  • The distance from the lift (right of building) is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 147cm (width) x 212cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 131cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 133cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a 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 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The toilet does have a padded backrest, but it is obstructed by the toilet lid.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Right of Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the building on floor 1, to the left and then on the right as you exit the lift (right of building).
  • The distance from the lift (right of building) is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 144cm (width) x 216cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 130cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 133cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a 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 137cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The toilet seat does have a padded backrest, but it is obstructed by the toilet lid.
    There are identical toilets in this same location on floors 0, 3 and 5; however the toilet with adaptations was out of order when surveyed (August 2024).