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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Ground Level - Library Help Desk, Postgraduate Study Room, Self Service Consoles, IT Labs and Print Station
    Level 1 - Special Collections, Inter-library loans, Microforms, Student Collection and Language Dictionaries.
    Level 2 - Group Study Rooms, Computers and Print Station.
    Level 3 - Group Study Rooms, Computers and Print Station.
    Level 4 - Group Study Rooms, Computers and Print Station.
    Level 5 - Group Study Rooms, Computers and Print Station.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground level of the main library building, as well as on the second, third, fourth and fifth levels of the library extension.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, third and fifth levels of the main library building.
    The toilets on the ground floor are located on the corridor leading to the Library Reading Room.
    The toilets on the upper floors are all located on the central lobby areas to the right-hand side as you exit the main lift.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, second and fourth levels of the main library building.
    The toilets on the ground floor are located on the corridor leading to the Library Reading Room.
    The toilets on the upper floors are all located on the central lobby areas to the right-hand side as you exit the main lift.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the second, third, fourth and fifth levels of the library extension.
    The toilets are all located to the left as you exit the main lift within the library extension.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.

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Opening Times (Outside Term Time)

• 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 12:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 20:00.

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Getting Here (Central Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Essex Colchester Campus is located on the east side of Colchester just off the A133.
    The North Campus area is accessed from the Colchester Entrance, off the A133 (Clingoe Hill) onto Boundary Road.
    To access the South Campus area. take the B1028 (Colchester Road) off the A133 towards Wivenhoe.
    The Wivenhoe Entrance onto the campus Boundary Road is approximately 600m along this road.
  • There are multiple car parks on the Colchester campus including the North Towers Car Park in the North Campus, Car Parks A and B and the multi-storey car park in the South Campus and the Valley Car Park.
  • For more information on getting to the Colchester Campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are multiple bus stops along Boundary Road around the edge of the Colchester campus.
    These are served by routes 61, 62, 62A, 62B, 74, 74A, 74B, 75, 75A, 76, 76A, 78, 87, 97A, 98, X15 and National Express Coaches.
  • For more information on bus timetabling around Colchester please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Hythe.
  • Hythe station is approximately 1.2km from the Colchester campus and is served by Greater Anglia Trains.
    Colchester Station, in the town centre, is served by more frequent trains from London Liverpool Street.
    From here you can catch a connecting train to Hythe, or take bus numbers 61 or 62 from the station to the campus.
  • For more information on trains to Colchester and Hythe please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Colchester Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Student Services Hub is the place for advice, support and the information students need.
• To see more information on Student Services Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01206 874 000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01206 873 666.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01206 872 719.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01206 874 000.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are several car parks located throughout the campus.
  • For further information, please see the University website parking page.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'THE ALBERT SLOMAN LIBRARY'.
  • 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 not/do not 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).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 99cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 entrances, one on either side of the library.
  • One is on the Square 5 side of the building (photographs 1-3), and the other is on the Student Services side of the building (photographs 4-6).

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Reception (Library Help Desk)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 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 73cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/06/2021.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 90cm.
  • There is no key card/fob required to enter or exit through the security barriers.
    When exiting the library via the security barriers, you will pass through a scanner that will detect any books that have not been checked out.
    If unchecked books are detected the barriers will not open.

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Outside Access (Out of Hours Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Library Reading Room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Library: Out-of-hours Entrance'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 118cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Postgraduate Out of Hours Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Postgraduate Study Room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Postgraduate Study Out-of-hours entrance'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating 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.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 book borrowing counters that are all 77cm in height as shown in the photographs.
  • The height of the touchscreens used at the counters are 140cm.
  • There are 2 book return counters as shown in the photographs.
  • One is located within the library, the other is located externally close to the out of hours Postgraduate Study Room entrance.
  • The height of both counters is 95cm.
  • The height of the touchscreen that is used at both counters is 140cm.
  • There is a postgraduate study room as shown in the photographs.
  • There is seating in the landing areas as shown in the photographs.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left-hand side of the main library building, off the corridor that leads to the Library Reading Room.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • There is a single door with a locked extension leaf accessing the stairwell on the ground level (as shown in photograph 1).
    This door is push pad operated.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • There is an additional staircase located to the left of the Postgraduate Study Room that provides access between the ground and first floor (as shown in photograph 6).
    There is a similar set of stairs, with handrails on both sides, located within the library extension (as shown in photograph 7).

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Paternoster Lift

• There is a paternoster lift located in the centre of the library.
• The lift cars all have vertical grab rails available on both sides.
• There is lighting that changes between red and green to indicate when it is safe/not safe to enter/exit the lift cars.
• The lift is not suitable for elderly people or young people with physical disabilities.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift is located to the left-hand side of the main library building, off the corridor that leads to the Library Reading Room.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) 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 B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• There is a single door with a locked extension leaf accessing the stairwell on the ground level (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  This door is push pad operated.
• 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 128cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 2in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not 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 not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Lift (Library Extension Lift)

• The lift is located on the second floor, off the Individual Quiet Study Zone.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• 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 B, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• 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 low.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift can only be used between levels 2 and 5.
    
  • There is no access from the lift lobby to the library or extension from level 1, and the basement level is staff only.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located in the self service area on the ground level immediately beyond the library help desk security barriers, as well as externally close to the Postgraduate Study Room's out of hours entrance.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 100cm and 150cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 74cm in height.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Ergonomic Chairs, Document Holders, Hand Held Magnifiers and CCTV/Video Magnifiers.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Texthelp Read&Write.
  • Windows Narrator is available on all library computers.
    JAWS Screen Reader is available only on-request via the Student Services Hub.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • There are library catalogue consoles available throughout the library that can be used to search the library inventory.
    The console on the ground floor is height adjustable.
    On the ground level in the self service area there are 3 'Quick Access PC's' that can be used for up to 15 minutes for short tasks e.g. printing.
    2 of the PC's are situated at a height of 100cm.
    The third PC is lowered and at a height of 80cm.
    There is a table with a variety of assistive equipment such as handheld magnifier sheets, reading rulers, coloured paper for printing, book baskets and bookrests located in the self service area close to the Library Help Desk ).
    There is also a magnifier available on level 1.
    There are 2 height adjustable desks, both are located on level 2.

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Reception (Special Collections)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on level 1, to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • The reception point is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main lift.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
  • 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 73cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • 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 carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual, single, 88cm wide heavy door that opens towards you leading to the special collections area and reception (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Main Library Building - Ground Level - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left-hand side of the building, off the corridor leading to the Library Reading Room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 121cm x 190cm (3ft 12in x 6ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 86cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Extension - Level 2 - Right Hand 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 of the library, to the right as you exit the main lift in the library extension.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 210cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 143cm and 152cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 100cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • 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 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 high.
  • 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There is a single, manual, 75cm+ wide, heavy door that opens towards you leading to the accessible toilet as shown in the photographs.
  • There is pictorial signage on/near to the first door, as shown in the photographs, but none on the accessible toilet door itself.
  • This is consistent across all floors.
  • There are additional accessible toilets located on levels 3, 4 and 5.
  • The accessible toilet on level 4 has a transfer space on the right-hand side.
  • The accessible toilets on levels 3 and 5 have a transfer space on the left.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male and Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are additional similar male standard toilets located on the second and fourth floors.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are additional similar female standard toilets located on the third and fifth floors.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Extension - Shared)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the second floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • There are shared toilets located on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 within the library extension.