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University Square Stratford (USS)

1 Salway Road, London, E15 1NF

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include University Square Stratford is one of London’s most modern and well-equipped campuses. It serves 3,400 students and is the base for our courses in law and criminology, dance and performing arts, and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Modern facilities include: performing arts spaces; three performance studios; the Harvard lecture theatre, with live lecture capture technology; Law Advise; a dedicated MBA suite and teaching space; a 300-seat specialised tiered lecture; and a simulated courtroom, strategy lab and trading floor.

    Facilities include:

    Ground floor:
    • Reception
    • Main Lecture Theatre
    • Law Advise
    • Student Hub
    • Teaching Spaces
    • Bean Machine Café
    • Garden

    First Floor:
    • Harvard Lecture Theatre
    • Open Access PCs
    • Teaching Spaces

    Second Floor:
    • Law School
    • Offices and Teaching Spaces

    Third Floor:
    • Performing Arts Equipment Desk
    • Offices and Teaching Spaces
    • Multipurpose Studios

    Fourth Floor:
    • Teaching and Research Spaces
    .

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The campus is located just to the north of Stratford Town Centre, and is accessible via the A12, A13 and the A406 London circular.
    • There is limited parking at University campuses so visitors planning to travel by car should contact the University in advance to arrange a parking space. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport whenever possible.
  • By Bus View
    • Bus routes calling at Stratford include the 25, 69, 86, 108, 158, 241, 308, 425, N8 and N86. A map of these routes is available from Transport for London (TFL).
  • By Train View
    • Stratford station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia, and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the campus. Stratford Station.
      Stratford International Station is served by trains from London St Pancras to Kent and the Continent, and is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus. Bus 308 can be used to access the campus from here.
  • By Underground View
    • Stratford station is served by the Central and Jubilee Lines and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), as well as mainline (over ground) services). The station is a five-minute walk from University Square Stratford.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Stratford Centre.
    • The car park is located above the shopping centre.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Salway Road, off Great Eastern Road.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 12 Blue Badge parking bays on Salway Road. The nearest bay is 25m from the main entrance. The furthest bay is 40m from the main entrance.
    • The parking area leads into the pedestrian area in front of the building.
    • The route to the entrance is accessible to wheelchair users without assistance.
    • This is a busy public parking area and not for the exclusive use of the USS.

Opening Times (Building and Main Reception)

  • Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • These are the term time opening hours.
    • The non-term time opening hours are 8:00-18:00 on Monday to Friday and the closed at the weekend.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Salway Place.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 single.
    • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • The accessible entrance is operated by a touch pad.
    • The touch pad to operate the accessible entrance is placed at is 67cm high.
    • To the right of the entrance are 2 power assisted revolving doors.

Opening Times (Bean Machine Cafe)

  • Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Eating and Drinking (Bean Machine Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance to the building.
  • The standard height for tables is 74cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is Sandwiches and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • The café is located in the foyer immediately to the left on entering the building before passing through the security barriers.
    • All seating is at a height of 45cm with no armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Bean Machine Cafe)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left on entering the building next to the Bean Machine Café counter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 325cm (4ft 12in x 10ft 8in).
    • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 107cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby changing table available in the accessible toilet placed at 81cm high when extended.
    • To enter the toilet area from the foyer there is a heavy door, 90cm in width, which opens towards you.

Reception (Main Reception and Student Helpdesk)

  • Main Reception and Student Helpdesk is located to the right on entering the building.
  • The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
  • The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is 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 signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 standard barriers and 1 accessible barrier to the left of the reception to access the building.
    • The standard barriers are 52cm in width and the accessible barrier is 90cm in width.
    • The barriers are operated by staff/student electronic fob with the readers placed at 102cm high, or by staff for visitors.
    • The Reception desk deals with visitors/ contractors to the building and general enquiries and also oversees the security entrance barriers.
    • The Student Helpdesk deals with enquiries from existing students.
    • There is a separate Information Advice and Guidance office located to the right of the foyer to assist with enquiries pre-entry to a course (as shown in photograph 6).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a fixed loop.
    • Hearing loops are available at all the help desks and in the lecture theatres.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • Comments View
    • There is various seating available on the corridors on each floor.
    • There is a study area on Level 1 with desks, some with open access computers and height adjustable chairs with no armrests (as shown in photographs 8 and 9).
    • There are vending machines available on Level 2 (as shown in photograph 10).

Other Floors (Foyer Stairs)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • The stairs are located in the central atrium to the left after entering through the access barriers.
    • The stairs are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Other Floors (Main Stairs)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the building to the left of the lift via the main atrium.
    • The stairs are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There are identical staircase to on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the building. The staircase on the left hand side of the building is shown in pictures 3 and 4. The staircase on the right hand side of the building is shown in pictures 5 and 6.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the main atrium beyond the security barriers.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
  • The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 242cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 11in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does have a hearing loop 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 low.

Lecture Theatre(s) (Main Lecture Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • 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).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 85cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern can be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
  • 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).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • There is a further lecture theatre known as the Harvard Lecture Theatre which is located on Level 1 to the rear right side of the building (as shown in photographs 5 and 6).

Reception (Weston Learning Centre Enquiries and Student Hub)

  • Weston Learning Centre Enquiries and Student Hub is located to the right of the main atrium after entering through the security barriers.
  • The desk is 16m (17yd 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 medium.
  • The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • Comments View
    • The Weston Learning Centre Enquiries desk is staffed from 17:30-20:30 on Monday-Friday and on Saturday from 10:00-16:30.
    • The Student Hub reception is staffed during term time from 9:00-17:00 on Monday to Friday.

Weston Learning Centre

  • The Weston Learning Centre is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • The centre is a quiet study area with open access computers for students to use.
  • Tables are 75cm high with a clear floor space of 71cm.
  • There is also a height adjustable table available in the Weston Learning Centre (as shown in photograph 4).
  • All seating is height adjustable with no armrests.
  • There is also a small, bookable, study pod for group work (as shown in photograph 6).

Opening Times (Performing Arts Equipment Desk (Level 3))

  • Monday 10:00 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 19:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • The Performing Arts Equipment Desk is open during term time only.

Reception (Performing Arts Equipment Desk (Level 3))

  • Performing Arts Equipment Desk is located on Level 3 to the right on exiting the lift.
  • The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
  • There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The Performing Arts Equipment desk is used for reserving rooms and equipment hire.
    • The Performing Arts Equipment desk was closed at the time of survey in January 2019 as it was holiday period.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Atrium)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the right of the lifts in the main atrium.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 305cm x 268cm (10ft x 8ft 10in).
    • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 114cm.
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 154cm.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a/are female sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby changing table located in this accessible toilet with a height of 95cm when extended (as shown in photograph 2)
    • There is also an accessible shower located within this toilet, please see Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Atrium) for further details.

Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Atrium)

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet to the right of the lifts in the ground floor atrium.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

Toilet with Adaptations (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the from the lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the right on exiting the lift.
    • There is an identical accessible toilet located on Level 2 in the same position (as shown in photographs 3 and 4). There is an identical accessible toilet located on Level 3 in the same position (as shown in photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8). This accessible toilet also features an accessible shower with adjustable shower head and a flip down seat at 48cm high. There are grab rails to the left of the seat and drop down rails on both sides.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 252cm x 215cm (8ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
    • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft 1in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 81cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby changing table located in the accessible toilet at a height of 84cm when extended (as shown in photograph 2).

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located on Level 4 to the right on exiting the lift.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 218cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 82cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby changing table located in the accessible toilet at a height of 85cm when extended (as shown in photograph 2).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor in the main atrium to the right of the lifts.
    • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the main entrance.
    • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • There are horizontal and vertical grab rails on both sides of the seat.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are also standard male and female toilets in the toilet area of the Bean Machine Café on the ground floor (as shown in photograph 4).
    • The standard toilets on Level 1 are shown in photographs 5, 6 and 7. The Level 1 standard toilets include an ambulant cubicle with horizontal and vertical rails on both sides.
    • The standard toilets on Level 2 are shown in photographs 8, 9 and 10. The Level 2 standard toilets include an ambulant cubicle with horizontal and vertical rails on the right and a drop down rail on the left.
    • The standard toilets on Level 3 are shown in photographs 11, 12 and 13. The Level 3 standard toilets include an ambulant cubicle with horizontal and vertical rails on the right and a drop down rail on the left.
    • The standard toilets on Level 4 are shown in photographs 14, 15 and 16. The Level 4 standard toilets include an ambulant cubicle with horizontal and vertical rails on the left and a drop down rail on the right.

Standard Shower (Ground Floor Atrium)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the right of the lifts in the main atrium.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is an 8cm high step to access the shower cubicle.
    • There is a height adjustable shower head.
    • There are coat hangers placed at 174cm high.
    • There are similar standard showers located on Level 3 to the right on exiting the lift (as shown in photographs 3, 4 and 5).
    • There is a step 8cm high to access the shower cubicle.
    • The shower includes a height adjustable shower head.
    • This shower room includes a small bench at 39cm high and coat hangers at 175cm high.

Standard Changing Room (Level 3)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on Level 3.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Comments View
    • The standard changing room is located to the left on exiting the lift.
    • Benches in the changing room are at a height of 39cm.
    • There are lockers within the male and female changing rooms and additional low level lockers in the corridor outside (as shown in photograph 3).