Access Guide
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Building
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- The services available on A Floor include the Students Union Guild Office, Activity and Meeting Rooms, The Hive, The Nest and the Student Service Centre. The services available on B Floor include Chaplaincy and Prayer Rooms, the Dining Hall, Graduate Centre Seminar Room and other Seminar Rooms. The services available on C Floor include the Graduate Centre, Professional Services Hub and the Roof Terrace.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on all three floors and are either within a service or to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on A floor, within the Nest.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on both floors A and B and are within a service.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on both floors A and B and are within a service.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on all three floors and are either within a service or to the right as you exit the rear lift.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here (Sutton Bonington Campus)
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By Road
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- Sutton Bonington campus is 11 miles southwest of Nottingham city centre. It can be accessed from the north and west via the M1 or A6 / A50, from the east via the A453 Remembrance Way from Nottingham, and from the south via the A6 from Loughborough.
From junction 24 of the M1, head south-east on Derby Road. After 0.4 miles bear left and follow signs toward Sutton Bonington via Side Ley and Station Road. Then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
From Nottingham city centre, take the A453 Remembrance Way west. Take the E Midlands Parkway/Ratcliffe-on-Soar/Kingston/Marina Power Station junction, then Kegworth Road south-west. After 1.4 miles then turn left into Station Road then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
From Loughborough and the south, take the A6 Derby Road north. After 3 miles turn right onto the A6006 Zouch Road. After 1 mile turn left into Park Lane then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road.
Satnav users can use LE12 5RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. - Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits. - For more information on the campus map at Sutton Bonington please click here (opens new tab).
- Sutton Bonington campus is 11 miles southwest of Nottingham city centre. It can be accessed from the north and west via the M1 or A6 / A50, from the east via the A453 Remembrance Way from Nottingham, and from the south via the A6 from Loughborough.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- There are several bus services which run to the Sutton Bonington Campus.
The Skylink service, which runs between Loughborough and East Midlands Airport stops on College Road.
The 865 service that runs from Nornaton Soar to the NET Park and Ride tram terminus in Clifton, stops on College Road.
There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
- Sutton Bonington Campus (route 901)
- Royal Derby Hospital Centre
- King's Meadow Campus
- Jubilee Campus. - For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is East Midlands Parkway.
- Sutton Bonington Campus is approximately 2.5 miles south of East Midlands Parkway Station. It is a Category A station with step free access to all platforms.
This station is served by the East Midlands Railway company.
The station is a 50 min walk away. Alternatively public transport may be used via East Midlands Airport, but there is no direct link. - For more information on getting to the university by train 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 NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South.
- Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) trams service the city with direct links to the University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
The closest tram stop is located at the NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South. There is a direct bus link to the campus from here. - For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The University page giving more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- Disability Support Services are there to support the University community in creating an inclusive and equitable teaching and learning environment to the benefit of all students. They can help you if you have a disability, mental health difficulty, long-term medical condition, autistic spectrum condition, or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ADHD.
- To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Car Parking Information please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union Advice please click here (opens new tab).
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- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking (The Barn and Food Science 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 permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located at the very end of the road as you enter the university grounds via the south entrance.
- 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 1 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 269cm x 473cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Barn 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 dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- 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 staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is the Food Hall car park.
- The car park is located to the rear of The Barn.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of The Barn.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Barn and the Food Hall.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm 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 Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Barn Rear Entrance.
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 Barn.
- This entrance gives access to The Barn.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Barn Main Entrance'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also a double manual door next to this one.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (The Hive Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the front of the Barn.
- This entrance gives access to The Hive.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'THE HIVE'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 117cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of The Barn and at the front of the campus car park.
- This entrance gives access to The Barn.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Barn'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 116cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (The Nest Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Barn and to the left of the rear entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the Nest.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 118cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 123cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is stepped access to the Roof Terrace on C Floor.
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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 laminate.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- 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.
Entrance (The Nest Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter The Barn via the rear entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the Nest.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The entry push pad or push button is 81cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
Entrance (The Hive Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on A Floor and along the right side of the main corridor.
- This entrance gives access to The Hive.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Other Floors (Front Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located directly in front as you enter The Barn via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are A and B.
- 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Other Floors (Rear Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter The Barn via the rear entrance and past the rear lift.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the rear entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are A, B and C.
- 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 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 good.
Lift (Rear Lift)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located at the rear of The Barn or to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear 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 A, B and C.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not 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 medium.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 150cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The internal lift controls are between 85cm to 103cm high.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Eating and Drinking (The Dining Hall)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the food hall.
- The food hall is located on B Floor of the Barn.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the food hall.
- 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 counter 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 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 95cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The lighting levels are good.
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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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 73cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Entrance (The Nest Toilets Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the Nest.
- This entrance gives access to the accessible toilet with shower and standard toilets.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Toilets'.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
Entrance (The Hive Toilets Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Hive.
- This entrance gives access to an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Toilets'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
Entrance (Dining Hall Toilets Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Dining Hall.
- This entrance gives access to the accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Toilets'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (A 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 at the rear of the Hive and to the right as you go through the toilets entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Barn main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The 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 97cm.
- 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 160cm x 214cm (5ft 3in x 7ft).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet 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 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 92cm (3ft).
- 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 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 low.
- 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 83cm.
- 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 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (A Floor - Right Hand Transfer and Shower)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the Nest and at the end of the corridor as you go through the Nest Toilets entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Nest 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 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 97cm.
- 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 242cm x 247cm (7ft 11in x 8ft 1in).
- 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 162cm (5ft 4in).
- 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 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 poor.
- 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 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
Toilet with Adaptations (B Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Dining Hall and to the right as you go through the toilets entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) 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 and written text 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 97cm.
- 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 152cm x 220cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- 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
View
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 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 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 medium.
- 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 84cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (B Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor that is to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 and written text 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 97cm.
- 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
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 210cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- 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 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
View
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 123cm (4ft).
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (C Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor that is to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 and written text 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 98cm.
- 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 235cm x 211cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- 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 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet 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 lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
View
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (A Floor Toilets)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
View
- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the Hive and through the toilets entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the Barn Main Entrance.
- 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 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located within the Nest and to the right as you go through the Nest Toilets entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Nest Entrance.
- 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 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (B Floor Toilets)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
View
- The shared toilet is located at the end of the corridor that is 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 20m 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 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
View
- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the Dining Hall and through the toilets entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (C Floor Toilets)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
View
- The shared toilet is located at the end of the corridor that is 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 25m 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 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
