Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; The Tung Auditorium, Lecture Theatre, Café, Lecture Theatres and Seminar Rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on the ground floor.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and ground floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and ground floors.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground and lower ground floors.
- Baby changing facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
The postcode to use for Sat Nav is L3 5TR. - There is no visitor parking at the site.
The nearest parking is the Visitor Car Park (Campus Map Car Park 14) (opens in new tab) on Mount Pleasant. - For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is the Brownlow Hill stop on Grove Street serving routes 76, 201 and 699.
Other nearby stops include Smithdown Lane which serves routes 76 and 201.
Oxford Street Which serves routes 201 and 699.
Cambridge Street which serves routes 201 and 699.
There are many bus stops and bus routes that serve the campus and the surrounding area, including routes 6, 7, 61, 75, 76, 79, 80, 86, 699. - For more information on Merseytravel Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
- The nearest mainline railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately 1km (0.6 miles) or 15 minutes away from the University.Buses to the campus run from Elliot Street which is close to the station. Liverpool Central or Edge Hill Merseyrail Train stations are within a similar travel distance.
- For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the campus, please see the University website 'Visiting the University' page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more details on parking at the campus including charges see the University website 'Visitor Car Parking' page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information and updates on public transport in the Liverpool City Region, please see the Merseytravel website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on national bus company Arriva who operate a dedicated route between the University city centre campus and the student village (bus service 699) please see their website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Services Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 0319.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Human Resources please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 794 6771.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- The main University switchboard number is 0151 794 2000.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located adjacent to the building off Grove Street.
- 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 230cm x 430cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Mount Pleasant Car Park.
- The car park is located next to the Mount Pleasant building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Paddington Village.
- The car park is located off Grove Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Mount Pleasant)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Mount Pleasant.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 450cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- Payment machines are located at the main entrance to the car park/502 Teaching Hub.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m from the Mount Pleasant.
- The barriers to enter the car park have a touchscreen you have to press to receive a ticket. This touchscreen is 130cm in height.
Outside Access (Plaza Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, adjacent to the Brett Building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located going past the Oxford Street entrance, next to the flights of stairs.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Grove Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, off Grove street.
- This entrance gives access to the lower floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm.
Outside Access (Oxford Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Oxford Street.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'YOKO ONO LENNON CENTRE HOME OF THE TUNG AUDITORIUM'.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 11 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Reception (Box Office)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located just inside the Oxford Street entrance on the right.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Grove Street 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is 109cm.
- 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 84cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a 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 vinyl and tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- 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.
- There is high colour 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.
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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.
- Photograph 6 shows a typical seminar room on the second floor.
Eating and Drinking (The Frohlich Café and Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The café/bar is located on the right as you enter via the side entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café/bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards.
- 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 play background music.
- Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Staff can move furniture to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Additional seating is available outside.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 1)
- Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front 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 not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- 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.
Theatre Information (Tung Auditorium)
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General Information
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- The Theatre is located on the upper ground floor of the building. It can also be accessed from the lower ground floor of the building.
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Theatre Information
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- The designated seating within the theatre is located There is designated seating at the front and rear of the theatre.
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Patrons
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- There is a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
- There is a/are headset hearing assistance system(s) in the theatre(s).
- The hearing assistance system does cover all areas of the theatre(s).
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
Theatre Seating Area(s) (Tung Auditorium)
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Theatre Area Information
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- The information below describes access to the theatre seating.
- The type of flooring in the seating area is laminate.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- The lighting level before and after performances is moderate to good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the upper and lower ground floors.
- There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
- The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) Row A and Row R.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
- 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 level at the steps before and after performances is moderate to good.
- The lighting level at the steps during performances is low to moderate.
- The steps are clearly illuminated during performances.
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Designated Seating Area(s)
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- There is designated seating available in this area.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located in Row A and Row R.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 4 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the right side of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the Oxford Street entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is located ahead as you enter via the Grove Street entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Grove Street 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, and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1150kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 186cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on the ground floor, opposite the Frohlich Café.
- The facility is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Plaza entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is ramped/sloped access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 294cm x 370cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 64cm (2ft 1in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 176cm (5ft 9in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are clinical waste and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
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 opposite the Frohlich Café.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Plaza 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 heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 300cm (5ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
- 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 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 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 85cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 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 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 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 88cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 right as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the 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 outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 250cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 70cm (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 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 90cm.
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second 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 second floor, to the right.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift to the right as you exit.
- 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 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 heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 280cm (6ft 2in x 9ft 2in).
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 85cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 70cm (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 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 87cm.
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, opposite the Café entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Café entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
- The parent and baby changing is on the lower ground floor and can be seen in photograph number 8.