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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Division of Civil Engineering, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Physics, concrete testing labs, engineering workshops, classrooms and lecture theatres. www.dundee.ac.uk/science-engineering/.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level F (ground) front , on Level F (ground) rear, on level H - main stairwell .
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on Level F - Front, Level F - Rear, Level G - main stairwell (staff only) (step access only), Level H - main stairwell.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level F - Front, Level F - Rear, Level G - main stairwell (step access only), Level H - main stairwell (male staff only), Level J - main stairwell.

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Useful Information

• The Student Services Enquiry Centre is located in the City Campus on Campus Green next to DUSA The Union, and is open daily during the week.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 381 900.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services is part of the Support Hub and is located in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the city Campus.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 385 402.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Sanctuary Management Office for accommodation is located on Old Hawkhill next to the Heathfield Residences at the City Campus.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The University Health Service is part of the Support Hub and is located on level 1 in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the City Campus.
• To see more information on Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01382 384 168.
• Email: [email protected].

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Getting Here (City Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the Tower Building, the main administration building and campus entrance at the City Campus, is DD1 4HN. The campus is located between Perth Road and Hawkhill, to the west of Dundee city centre. Dundee can be accessed via the A90 from the North and West or the A92 from the east and south.
  • Car parking on the city campus is for staff permit holders only Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30. Staff, students, or visitors with a local authority issued Blue Badge may park for free, without a permit, in designated accessible parking bays only. Official visitors should contact the department they are visiting to arrange a temporary permit. Non permit holders may park out with the standard parking times by paying an appropriate fee via the RingGo app. Fees for non-permit holders are applicable Monday to Friday from 17:30 to 00:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 00:00.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stops on the south side of the campus are located on Perth Road. Bus routes 5, 5A, 16, 16B, 17, 36C, 39, 73, 73A and 204 all serve these stops. The nearest bus stops on the north side of the campus are located on Hawkhill. Bus routes 6, 22, 51 and 922 serve these stops.
  • For more information on Stagecoach bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Dundee.
  • Dundee station is located to south west of the city centre, approximately 0.6 miles from the campus. Dundee station is served by Scotrail, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper services, with connections to other major Scottish and UK cities. It is a Category A station and has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office. The booking office and ticket machines are accessible and there is a ramp available for boarding trains.
  • For more information on Dundee Railway Station facilities please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on local and national train services to Dundee please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on travelling to the university of Dundee.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in 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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building on Small's Lane.
  • 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 2 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 250cm x 480cm.
  • 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 65m (71yd 3in) from the main 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.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Park Place Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Cross Lane.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Hunter Street Pay and Display.
  • The car park is located Hunter Street.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 205cm x 450cm (6ft 9in x 14ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Small's Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Parking on Small's Lane is restricted to permit holders. Parking in University car parks and on the City Campus is limited to permit holders only between 08:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday, with the exception of Blue Badge holders.
    Blue Badge holders may park for free, without a permit, in designated accessible parking bays only.
    Blue Badge holders may not park outwith designated accessible spaces, or on single or double yellow lines. Parking in a standard parking bay requires a permit, even with a Blue Badge. Permit holders may park without payment at any time in a standard parking bay. Non permit holders may park between 17:31 to 00:00 (or time of car park closure) Monday to Friday, or 08:00 to 00:00 Saturday and Sunday, upon payment of the appropriate fee on-line or by phone through RingGo. Details may be found on the university website. Parking is free between 00:00 and 08:00 Monday to Sunday for everyone. Please note however some car parks have limited opening hours, and gates will be closed outwith those times. Full details may be found on the university web page Car Parking www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/car-parking .

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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 facing Small's Lane.
  • This entrance gives access to the main reception and ground floor (level F).
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Fulton Building'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 187cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance used for out of hours entry and for general exit. The door is opened by key card on entry. They key card is 82cm high. The door is 98cm wide. There is a push button for exit. It is 94cm high.
  • There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Park Place Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Cross Lane to the east of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Scrymgeour Building, UoD Computer Centre, Dental School and Hospital, Fulton Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 570cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 90cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Dental School Main Entrance.
  • There is additional parking, including Blue Badge parking, available to the rear of the Scrymgeour Building.
• Comments View
  • Parking in University car parks and on the City Campus is limited to permit holders only between 08:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday, with the exception of Blue Badge holders. Standard permit holders may park without payment at any time in a standard parking bay.
    
  • Blue Badge holders may park for free, without a permit, in designated accessible parking bays only.
    
  • Blue Badge holders may not park out with designated accessible spaces, or on single or double yellow lines. Parking in a standard parking bay requires a permit, even with a Blue Badge.
    
  • Non permit holders may park between 17:31 to 00:00 (or time of car park closure) Monday to Friday, or 08:00 to 00:00 Saturday and Sunday, upon payment of the appropriate fee on-line or by phone through RingGo. Details may be found on the university website.
    
  • Other permit and payment options are available as detailed on the website.
    
  • Parking is free between 00:00 and 08:00 Monday to Sunday for everyone. Please note however some car parks have limited opening hours, and gates will be closed out with those times.
    
  • Full details may be found on the university web page Car Parking www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/car-parking .

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building off Small's Wynd.
  • This entrance gives access to level F rear corridor and Civil Engineering labs.
  • 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.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 122cm.
  • 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 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 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 115cm.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the Discovery Lab F25 - F26.
  • There is stepped access to standard toilets on level G, the Computer Suite J19, Lecture Theatre J18, Lecture Theatre J20.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • 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.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Discovery Lab (F25/26))

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located to the far right as you enter via the main entrance beyond the Common Room.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Discovery Lab 1 (F25) and Discovery Lab 2 (F26).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the rear corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Cement Science Lab, Structures Lab, rooms G.02 to G.10 including toilets and the Side Entrance off Small's Wynd.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Ground (Level F) and First (Level G) Floors)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the far right as you enter the building beyond the common room.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access down to the speaker's entrance at the front of the lecture theatre F20.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor (Level G) to the end of the corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms G1E, G17 to G20, the right stairwell and the right lift 4.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor (level G) between the stairwell and main corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the first floor corridor, and main lift.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a standard lift to overcome the step(s).
  • The main lift bypasses these steps.

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Step(s) (Second Floor (Level J))

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the main corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Lecture Theatre J18.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the second floor (level J) on the left as you enter the main corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Computer Suite J19.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor and on the third floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 (F, G, H and J).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • There is a similar staircase to the far right of the building with handrail on the left (photographs 5 to 8).

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the side entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1 (E, F and G).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms at first floor level (G).
  • There are handrails only on the left between the basement (E) and ground floor (F).

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift is located on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 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, 3 (F, G, H and J).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg 13 persons.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the third floor.
• 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 208cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Lift (Right Lift 4)

• The lift is located to the far right of the building as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) 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, 4 (F, G, H and J).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg 21 Persons.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 240cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre F20)

• 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 push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating and steps from the rear and steps to the front entrance at the speaker's end.
• The speaker's desk/table is 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 a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 67cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) 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.
• There are two other lecture theatres on the second floor (level J), both with stepped access.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor (F) Front - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located through the two sets of doors to the rear of the main entrance lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 88cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 244cm (5ft 5in x 8ft).
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 97cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor (F) Rear - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the rear corridor room G.06.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side 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 inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 263cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 103cm from floor level.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • 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 106cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor (Level H) - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor (level H), to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 243cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 12in).
  • 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 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 103cm.
  • The shelf is 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 good.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor (F4A) to the rear of the main entrance lobby on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There are female facilities on all floors.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor (F4C) to the rear of the main entrance lobby on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are male facilities on all floors.