Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Roastology Café, financial and business services, Human Resources, Digital Technology Services, Recruitment, Professional development, the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, Manuscripts and special collections. Relaxation Room A154 and Quiet Room B161.
- The Professional Services Hub - Kings Meadow Campus link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located in the changing rooms area ground floor.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and on the lower ground floor in the KMC lounge.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor main corridor and near lifts L106 and L104, also within the KMC lounge on the ground floor, on the first floor near the central staircase and on the second floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor main corridor and near lifts L106 and L104, also within the KMC lounge on the ground floor, on the first floor near the central staircase and on the second floor.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor within the KMC lounge.
- Standard changing facilities are located in the lower and upper levels of the changing room area.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the lower and upper levels of the changing room area.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A151 Prayer Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A4 Training Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for C1 Burghley Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for C2 Lenton Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for C7 Large Committee Room please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The King's Meadow Campus is located less than a mile from University Park on Lenton Lane Industrial Area East side and 1 1/4 miles west of Nottingham City Centre.
It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and A52.
The entrance is on Lenton Lane which can accessed off the south bound A52 (Clifton Boulevard) or east bound Queens Drive.
sat nav users can use the NG7 2NR for the quickest and most accurate journey. - There is a campus car park with pay and display spaces for visitors, or visitor parking can be paid for by using the RingGO APP.
There are 2 Blue Badge bays available close to the main entrance.
Parking is free with a Blue Badge displayed. - For more information on directions to King's Meadow Campus please click here (opens new tab).
- The King's Meadow Campus is located less than a mile from University Park on Lenton Lane Industrial Area East side and 1 1/4 miles west of Nottingham City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There is a bus service which runs along Lenton Lane (the W1) which stops outside the campus gates.
The university also runs a free inter-campus bus service (the 902) runs to the King's Meadow Campus. - For more information on the hopper buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham Railway Station.
- King's Meadow Campus is approximately 2.4 miles from Nottingham Station which is approximately a 40 minute walk or a short journey by public transport.
The station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies. - 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 Queen's Medical Centre.
- Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to this building is the Queens Medical Centre stop. - For more information on This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Tram stops map.
- 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 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.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the left of the King's Meadow Campus main 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 2 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 460cm.
- 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.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the King's Meadow Campus 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 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, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is King's Meadow Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located to the right of the King's Meadow Campus building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (King's Meadow Campus Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located ahead and then on the right from the King's Meadow Campus entrance.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are King's Meadow Campus.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to unlimited.
- Payment machines are located at the entrance to the visitor parking area.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
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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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- Parking can be paid for using the RingGo APP.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of King's Meadow Campus building.
- This entrance gives access to King's Meadow Campus building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Kings Meadow Campus The University of Nottingham'.
- 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 106cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- 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 right rear of the King's Meadow Campus building.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the King's Meadow Campus building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left 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 at the threshold of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
- The height of the reception counter is 117cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are armchairs and sofas in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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 changing rooms.
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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 and vinyl.
- 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 some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating 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.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- Relaxation Room A154 and Quiet Room B161 are both designated safe places.
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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.
Breakout Space(s) (Room A154 - Relaxation Room)
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Quiet Space(s) (Room B161- Quiet Space)
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 74cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the left from the reception area.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Lift105, the KMC Lounge and the corridor leading to Manuscripts and Special Collections.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor around to the left from lift L105.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the first floor services.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
KMC Lounge
- The KMC Lounge is located on the ground floor of the King's Meadow Campus, to the left from reception.
- The entrance is through permanently open heavy double doors at ground level, with a lower ground level accessible via a ramp or steps. There is an upper level accessed by a staircase.
- This is a communal breakout area with a mixture of chairs with and without arms, booths, stools and bench seating.
- The majority of tables measure 70 cm to the underside.
- There are coffee tables height 65cm and some high tables 110cm high.
- The flooring is vinyl and carpet, with some shiny surfaces.
- There is an accessible toilet on the lower ground level, and standard male and female toilets on ground level.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (KMC Lounge)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located at the left rear of the KMC Lounge.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the lower ground floor level of the KMC lounge.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the right from the entrance to the KMC lounge.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the lower ground floor level of the KMC lounge.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Lift (KMC Lounge)
- The lift is located beyond the lounge entrance to the right.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the the lounge entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- 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 low.
- 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 160cm x 100cm (5ft 3in x 3ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Other Floors (KMC Lounge)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead from the entrance to the KMC Lounge.
- The stairs are approximately 13m from the KMC Lounge entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Roastology)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance to the end of the main corridor and then to the right.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
- One of the double doors is locked.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 76cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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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 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- This café is open 8am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday.
Entrance (Fitness Suite Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the King's Meadow Campus.
- This entrance gives access to The Fitness Suite.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Fitness Suite Disabled Access'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
- The intercom and key card reader are between the outer and inner doors.
There is door release button inside the fitness suite at 102cm high.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located after the second door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Fitness Suite
- There is a fitness suite on the ground floor lower level of the King's Meadow Campus.
- The suite is accessible via the Fitness Suite accessible entrance and via a permanent ramp.
- There are also steps into the fitness suite from the upper level changing rooms.
- There is a wide selection of gym equipment with good access to the majority of the pieces.
- The floor is carpet throughout.
Step(s) (Changing Rooms and Fitness Suite)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the King's Meadow main entrance on the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the male and female changing rooms on the upper level.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- 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 the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the King's Meadow main entrance on the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the male and female changing rooms on the lower level.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- 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 the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- These steps are shown in photographs 4.
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Stepped Level Change 3
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead from steps to the upper level of the changing rooms area.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the fitness suite.
- There is/are 9 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 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- These steps are shown in photographs 5, 6 and 7.
Other Floors (Reception Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the left from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- 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 not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
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Other Information
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- There are similar sets of stairs at the centre of the building.
Lift (L104)
- The lift is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance, to the end of the corridor then right and left on the corridors.
- The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 120m (131yd 8in) from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 210cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is 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.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Lift (L105)
- The lift is located on the left from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Lift (L106)
- The lift is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance, then left and right towards the rear of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The 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 high.
- The clear door width is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 182cm (4ft 4in x 5ft 12in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Second Floor Rooms)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located right from the reception stairs on the first floor.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the reception stairs.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
Standard Changing Room (Changing Room Shower - Male Gym Changing Room 2)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located ahead from the King's Meadow entrance on the ground floor, then on the lower level of changing rooms.
- This standard changing room is approximately 117m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- There is stepped access to the standard changing room.
- A key is required for the standard changing room.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 77cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 248cm x 247cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, handrails and a wash basin.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; a step in shower, and a coat rail.
- This is a male changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is carpet.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: a chair without armrests.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are low to moderate.
- There is a similar changing room with shower on the opposite side of the corridor.
Standard Changing Room (Male Bike Change)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance on the ground floor, then on the lower level of changing rooms.
- This standard changing room is approximately 115m from the ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance on the ground floor.
- There is stepped access to the standard changing room.
- A key is required for the standard changing room.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 76cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 198cm x 245cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a chair/stool and a wash basin.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; coat rail.
- This is a male changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is carpet.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: a chair without armrests.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are low to moderate.
- There is a female bike changing room opposite the male room.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground 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 ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance and then right off the main corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 72m (78yd 2ft) from the King's Meadow Campus 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 147cm x 173cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 61cm (2ft).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 116cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side 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 push.
- 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 113cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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- There is a ceiling track hoist in the toilet.
- There is no sling and the fitting for a sling is hook and eye.
- The height to the hand drier is to the switch above which needs to be flicked on.
Toilet with Adaptations (KMC - Lounge - Left Hand Transfer - Baby Change)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located left from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance and on the lower ground level of the KMC Lounge.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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 189cm x 241cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 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 134cm (4ft 5in).
- 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 113cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 86cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Main Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 63m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located ahead from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 58m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (KMC Lounge)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the left from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance on the ground floor of the KMC lounge.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial 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 lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the left from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance on the ground floor of the KMC lounge.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the King's Meadow Campus main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial 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 lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- There are also shared standard toilets on the lower ground floor level of the KMC lounge.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift L105.
- The visual 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 not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
