Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The employability suite and pro bono opportunities office is located at the rear of the main foyer lifts and to the left.
- The student services are located at the rear of the reception area.
- Employability suite and Pro Bono Opportunities link (new tab) - click here.
- Student Services link (new tab) - click here.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a library, a student services office, a café, a student common room, and a first aid room.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first, second, and a third floor ahead as you exit the rear lift; and to the rear right of the building on the first and second floor.
- There are also accessible toilets located ahead and to the right as you exit the rear lifts on the lower ground and ground floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located at the rear left and right of the building on the first, second, and third floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located at the rear left and right of the building on the first, second, and third floors.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the café entrance.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor to the right as you exit the rear lift.
Rooms and Spaces Links (First Floor)
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 106 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 107 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 109 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 110 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 111 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 113 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 114 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 115 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 116 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 123 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 124 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 125 please click here (new tab).
- Other Room(s) View
Rooms and Spaces Links (Second Floor)
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 203 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 204 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 205 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 206 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 209 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 210 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 227 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Rooms 228/229 please click here (new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links (Third Floor)
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 310 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 311 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 312 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 318 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 321 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 328 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 329 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 330 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 332 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 334 please click here (new tab).
- Other Room(s) View
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Birmingham Campus is located approximately 0.7 miles to the North west of Birmingham City Centre off Great Hampton street B4100. This can be accessed from the A4400 to the south via Old Snow Hill B4100. For Sat Nav directions use the postcode B18 6AQ.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stop is for Hall Street and serves routes 16 Platinum, 16a Platinum and 74.
- For more information on West Midlands Bus Information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.
- Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is located approximately 0.7 miles to the west of the campus.
- For more information on Birmingham Jewellery Quarter please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is St Paul's .
- St Paul's Tram Station is located approximately 0.2 miles to the south east of the campus. .
- For more information on West Midlands Metro please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- The University of Law's Information on the Birmingham Campus. .
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- There are numerous Student Union groups at the University of Laws various campuses.
- To see more information on University of Law Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Support and Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 216657.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Wellbeing and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Virtual appointments for assistance from Library staff are available and can be booked online.
- To see more information on Library Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 216041.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University of Law Accommodation Portal please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff, visitors and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 229cm x 482cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 140cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The University of Law'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 119cm (3ft 10in) .
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in) .
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 206cm.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 49cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 100cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- There is a key card reader to access the building out of hours.
- The height of the key card reader is 119cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately before the threshold.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, off the car park.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 95cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 141cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doorway.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter the building.
- 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 no 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not 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 21/09/2022.
- 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 tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is armchair seating in the waiting area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the left of the main foyer lift.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor facilities.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the main foyer lift.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the ground floor facilities.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Lift (Main Foyer)
- The lift is located immediately past the security barriers.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (26ft) 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 LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 209cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- The is a similar lift directly to the right of the one surveyed.
- This lift does not access the lower ground floor.
Lift (Rear)
- The lift is located at the rear of the building to the right of the café entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 119cm x 159cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl, laminate and carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- 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.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 39m from the main entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- 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 both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- There is another similar staircase located at the rear left of the building.
Entrance (Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, behind the main foyer lifts.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'LIBRARY'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 123cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 101cm.
Library
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Library Circulation
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- 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.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
- The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located to the left as you enter .
- The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 118cm and 147cm.
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Library Services
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- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
- Some ebooks and ejournals have text-to-speech software.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 73cm in height.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
- Auxiliary aids are available.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Large Key Keyboards.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software available includes: JAWS, Texthelp Read&Write, ClaroRead, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Supernova.
- Further accessible software available includes:
- Claro AudioNote
- Claro Capture
- Claro Ideas
- Claro ReadPlus
- Claro SaveToVideo
- Claro ScreenRuler
- Claro SpeakingCalculator
- Claro View.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
- Dragon naturally speaking is only used on staff computers.
- JAWS is only used on student computers.
- The university has further discretionary funds available if additional auxiliary aids are required.
Entrance (Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'CAFE'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- For access there are double automatic doors which are push pad activated.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 69cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Student Common Room
- The Student Common Room is located on the lower ground floor.
- The common room can be accessed by lift and stairs.
- Seating includes sofas and chairs with and without armrests.
- There is a pool table, table tennis table and a retro game system.
- There are computers which students can use.
- The tables vary in height from 66-73cm.
- There are lockers available.
- The lighting level is good.
- The flooring is anti-slip.
- The floor may be perceived as slippery.
- The flooring does not have contrasting colours.
- The contrast between the walls and floors is good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (22ft) from the rear 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 2in).
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm .
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 152cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm (2ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, immediately to the right as you exit the stairwell.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main foyer 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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 210cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 81cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- 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 low.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the main foyer lifts, at the rear left of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (85ft) from the main foyer lifts.
- 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 0in).
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm .
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual 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 103cm (3ft 4in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor ahead as you exit the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (6ft) from the rear 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 185cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 0in).
- 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 76cm (2ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm .
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 144cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 68cm (2ft 2in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 visual 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Wing, Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the left as you exit the main foyer lifts at the end of the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main foyer lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- 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 Student Services.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 274cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 12in).
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 124cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- 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 low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 99cm.
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Wing, Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor ahead as you exit the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (6ft) from the rear 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 181cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 76cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 159cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
View
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 visual 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 8in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the third floor, in the corridor behind the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (19ft) from the rear 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 68cm (2ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm .
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 148cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
View
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the rear lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are similar toilets on the first, second and third floors.
- There are also female and male standard toilets on the first, second and third floors.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The all gender toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the main foyer lifts.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, on the left out of the main lift.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the shower cubicle.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- Additional features include: coat hooks.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a 21cm high step over into the shower tray.
