Access Guide
Introduction
- Floor -1 - Stores, Electron Microscopy Suite, Stores Counter
Floor 0 - Reception, Department Library, Lecture Rooms 1 and 2, Laboratories
First Floor - Offices, Cafeteria
Second Floor - Laboratories
Third Floor - Offices
Fourth Floor - Laboratories
Fifth Floor - Offices.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The West Cambridge Site is located to the West of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the M11 via Madingley Road.
- The Cambridge University Park and Cycle Car Park is located nearby.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops serving the U Universal bus route along JJ Thompson Avenue.
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By Train
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- Cambridge train station is approximately 2.9 miles away. This is a 58 minute walk from the West Cambridge Site.
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Useful Links
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- For Coach and Bus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Travel Line Bus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
- To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy Library please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 334 318.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
- Email: [email protected].
- The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Car Park A.
- The car park is located to the front left of the building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building, off Charles Babbage Road.
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- There are additional car parks located around the west campus.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park A)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of the building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped access to the car park from the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building.
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Comments
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- A code is required for the car park barriers, which is issued by prior arrangement.
- ?There are 2 Blue Badge bays in the corner of this car park nearest to the entrance to the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building (shown in photograph 2), and 2 in the opposite corner by Charles Babbage Road (photograph 3).
Level Change (Car Park A Exit)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the Materials Science and Metallurgy Building.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a similar level change in the opposite corner of the car park leading to Charles Babbage Road, except there are only 4 steps up (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
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Comments
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- There is a similar level change in the opposite corner of the car park leading to Charles Babbage Road, except there are only 4 steps up (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building on floor 0.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- 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.
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Comments
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- The measurement of the doors may be reduced if the doors winter settings are used due to inclement weather. The automatic door would still have a width greater than 100cm.
- There is an alternate manual revolving door entrance to the right of the automatic doors which also has a width of 138cm. This can be seen in photograph 6.
Outside Access (Rear Foyer Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on floor 0.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
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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 to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the 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.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Bicycle Entrance (Staff))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on floor -1.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Goods Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on floor -1.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 130cm (4ft 3in).
Outside Access (Wolfson Electron Microscopy Suite)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building on floor -1.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 150cm (4ft 11in).
Reception
- The Materials Science and Metallurgy Reception is located to your right on entrance.
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Counter (Stores Counter)
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the goods entrance.
- The Stores Counter is located between the two sets of doors for the goods entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this counter.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- The reception 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to first floor from the right on floors Right (Floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5) Lift.
- The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 1.
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to second floor from the Right (Floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5) Lift.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 2.
- There are no 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located towards the centre of the building on the ground floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There are security barriers just past the entrance measuring 88cm in width.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is not an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
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Comments
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- The library is staffed from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00.
0_067 Prayer Room
- The Prayer Room is located to the rear left of the building on floor 0.
- The entrance door is heavy and opens away from you with a width of 78cm.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5.
- The stairs are located towards the front right of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase to the rear left of the building to all floors.
There is a set of stairs along the corridors in the centre of the building from floors -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4. This can be seen in photograph 2.
There is a set of stairs in the centre of the building. This can be seen in photograph 3.
There is a set of stairs in the entrance foyer from floors 0 and 1. This can be seen in photograph 4.
There is a set of stairs from the fourth and fifth floors consisting of 11 steps with handrails on both sides. This can be seen in photograph 5.
Lift (Right (Floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5))
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located towards the front right of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
- The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main 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 180cm x 140cm (5ft 11in 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 not 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There is a smaller lift located next to this one which was out of use at time of survey. This can be seen in photograph 3.
- There are automatic doors to exit the lift lobby on all floors.
Lift (Left (All Floors))
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your left on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the bicycle entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 260cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 bright.
Eating and Drinking (Tea Room)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right of the building on the first floor.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a self service counter.
- 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.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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.
- There are also long tables.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5 next to the right lift. There are also accessible toilets on floors -1, 0, 2 and 4 next to the left (all floors) lift.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located next to the lifts on all floors..
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located just inside the bicycle entrance.
Accessible Toilet(s) (0 Front Right)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the front right of the building near the right (floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5) lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 216cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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 good.
- 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 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There is a similar toilet directly above this one on floor -1, first floor, third floor and fifth floor.
- The first floor toilet can be seen in photograph 3.
- The third floor toilet can be seen in photograph 4.
- The fifth floor toilet can be seen in photograph 5.
Accessible Toilet(s) (-1 Front)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the (floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5) lift on floor -1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift (floors -1, 0, 1, 3 and 5).
- 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 134cm 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 toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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 good.
- 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 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Accessible Toilet(s) (0 Rear Left)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear left of the building on floor 0.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift (all floors).
- 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 236cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 135cm 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 toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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 good.
- 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 93cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilets located in the same location on the second and fourth floors.
- The toilet on the second floor can be seen in photograph 5.
- The toilet on the fourth floor can be seen in photograph 6.
Accessible Toilet(s) (-1 Rear Left)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance to the building via the bicycle entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the bicycle 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 244cm x 256cm (8ft x 8ft 5in).
- 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 136cm 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 toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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 good.
- The wash basin tap type is twist turn 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 94cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Accessible Shower
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- 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 height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- 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 good.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located towards the front right of the building on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- 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.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2. There is also a shared toilet available next to the male and female toilets.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located to your left on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the bicycle entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This toilet can be seen in photograph 3.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on -1 floor just inside the bicycle entrance.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are two showers located here. Both of which are accessed by a deep step.
- There is a bench located in each of the shower cubicles and there is a cloakroom for towels nearby.
- There are male and female standard toilets in this area.