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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a lecture theatre, four seminar rooms, two PC rooms, meeting rooms, two GP consultation rooms and two study spaces including a kitchenette on the first floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is to the north side of the Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building is located off Park Wood Road.
    The closest car park is Sports Centre Road Car Park which connects with Park Wood Road which can be reached off the A290 (Whitstable Road) and via Giles Lane.
  • There is parking at the side of the building.
    A University Pink or Blue Parking Permit, Accessible Parking Permit or Blue Badge is required to park in any bay in the car park.
    Please see the University parking webpage for details:https://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/services/transport/index.html.
• By Bus View
  • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
    The nearest bus stops are on Park Wood road just outside to the right of the building when facing the main entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
    This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
    There is step-free access into the station building.
    There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
    There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Kent and Medway Medical School please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 922 059.
• Email: [email protected]

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Sports Centre Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Park Wood Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Road Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Park Wood Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Pears 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 255cm x 530cm (8ft 4in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Blue Badge bays to the main entrance of the Pears Building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Park Wood Road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Pears Building main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Parking is enforced between 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.
    
  • Photographs 2, 3, 4 and 5 show the two Blue Badge bays near the Pears Building.
    
  • Photographs 6, 7, 8 and 9 show the Blue Badge bays further up towards the Freedman Science Student Hub.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Park Wood Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located from Park Wood Road.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There are touch pads to enter through the second set of doors.
  • To enter the touch pad is on the left hand side at a height of 104cm as shown in photograph 8.
  • To exit there are two touch pads to the right as you exit.
  • They are at heights of 100cm and 104cm respectively as shown in photographs 10 and 11.
  • There is bench seating located to the left of the main entrance.

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Reception

• Pears Building reception is located to the left as you enter the Pears Building.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Pears Building 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• 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 portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop is located on the far right hand side of the reception desk.
  • There are vending machines, a water fountain, a printer for public use and recycling facilities in the reception area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are variety of rooms throughout the building.
  • There is one lecture theatre, four seminar rooms, two PC rooms, meeting rooms, two GP consultation rooms, two study spaces including a kitchenette on the first floor as shown in photo 10.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not 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 front and at the back.
• 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 speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/11/2022.
• The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
• There is not 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 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is available.
• There are no chairs 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 sets of touch pad, automatic double doors to enter the lecture theatre.
  The first set of double doors are operated by a touch pads.
  The doors automatically open towards you. At the time of survey (November 2022) only the left hand door opened automatically.
  The door opening is 89cm.
  The touch pad to enter is at a height of 70cm.
  The touch pad to exit is at a height of 100cm as shown in photographs 1 - 5.
  
  The second set of double doors are operated by touch pads.
  The doors automatically open towards you.
  The door opening is 176cm.
  The touch pad to enter is at a height of 100cm.
  The touch pad to exit is at a height of 100cm as shown in photographs 6 - 10.
  
  There are accessible seating sections. One at the top of the lecture theatre in the middle as shown in photographs 15 - 18.
  The other is at the front left (accessed via the lecture theatre lift) as shown in photographs 19 - 21.
  The height adjustable desk for the upper spaces is on wheels and adjusted via a winding handle.
  The height adjustable desks at the front of the lecture theatre are not on wheels and are operated by a winding handle.
  The desk ranges in height from 56cm - 86cm.
  
  The speakers desk is height electronically adjustable via a button as shown in photographs 22 - 26.
  The desk ranges in height from 84cm - 112cm.

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Lift (Pears Lecture Theatre Front Row Access)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in between the first and second set of doors to the lecture theatre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground (1) and the front row of the lecture theatre (0).
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Pears Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 199cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are push buttons to operate the automatic lift doors as shown in photographs 2 and 7.
  • They are at a height of 100cm.
  • This lift is for both students and lecturers.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead as you enter the Pears Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground, first and second.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Pears Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 240cm (4ft 6in 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.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first and second.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Pears Building main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first and second (staff only).
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building to the right of the Pears Lecture Theatre.
  • The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 two sets of manual, heavy, single doors with open extension leafs to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
    The first door is a single manual door with an extension leaf. The door opening is 157cm with extension leaf as shown in photograph 1.
    The second door is a single, manual door with an open extension leaf. The door opening is 127cm as shown in photograph 2.
    There is a manual, heavy, single door with an open extension leaf on the first floor with an opening of 87cm with 44cm extension leaf as shown in photograph 7.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Pears Building main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 245cm x 246cm (8ft x 8ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin 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 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 61cm (2ft).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Comments View
  • The shower head can be adjusted between 115cm - 195cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Pears Building main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile 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 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the gender neutral toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 89cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Pears Building main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails vary between ambulant cubicles.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lift as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared 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.
• Comments View
  • This toilet was out of order at the time of survey (November 2022).

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilets are located to the left of the lift as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are five standard toilets in this location including one ambulant cubicle as shown in photographs 5-10.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lift as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the second floor lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 155cm x 214cm (5ft 1in x 7ft).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 102cm.
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located to the left of the lift as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the second floor lift lobby.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are five standard toilets in this location including one ambulant cubicle. Photographs 5 - 10 show the ambulant cubicle.