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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; Dagfa House and The Woodlands.
  • The Woodlands - Dagfa link (new tab) - click here.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • Secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of 2 buildings.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a study area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Dagfa is located along Salthouse Lane to the South West of the University Park Campus South West Entrance. Salthouse Lane can be accessed off Broadgate B6464 approximately 2.7 miles to the South West of Nottingham City Centre.
  • There is on street parking along Salthouse Lane.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Salthouse Lane bus stop which serves routes 36 and Indigo Routes. The stop is located at Broadgate and is approximately 100m from the venue.
  • For more information on bus services for the University of Nottingham please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Beeston.
  • The venue s is approximately 1.1 miles to the North of Beeston Station which is an approximately 25 min walk or can be done using public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry and East Midlands Rail.
    The University Park Campus is approximately 3.2 miles to the west of Nottingham Station, approximately an hours walk or a short journey by public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail.
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  • For more information on getting to the university by train please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Middle Street Tram Stop.
  • The nearest tram station is Middle Street Tram Stop located approximately 1.1 miles to the south of the venue.
  • For more information on Nottingham Trams please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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. Disability Services are based at Cherry Tree Lodge, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.
• To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
• Email: [email protected].
• Campus day visitors should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. Blue Badge car parking spaces are available. Day vouchers may also be issued and parking for events may be catered for by contacting the parking team. Parking permits are available to staff, students, associates, contractors and residents. Blue Badge car parking is free in all car parks within marked disabled spaces with a blue badge and permit clearly displayed. If marked disabled bays are full then general parking spaces can be used. A temporary blue badge scheme is operated by the Security Office to allow temporary parking by permit holders in a disabled space for a maximum of eight weeks.
• To see more information on Security Office - Car Parking please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 95 13557.
• Email: [email protected].
• For all enquiries concerning your accommodation, catered and self-catering, please contact your welcome point or reception.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 74 87600.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Students' Union is available to help you with information, advice and representation around all aspects of student welfare and education, such as financial, housing and course issues. It is a confidential and impartial Students' Union service, to help you find the solutions to issues or problems you may be facing.
• To see more information on Students' Union Advice please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 84 68730.
• Email: [email protected]..
• University of Nottingham Libraries are here to support your studies and research through access to an extensive print and online library collections, drop-in and bookable study spaces plus resources and workshops. The eight libraries are home to subject-specific resources but you're welcome to use any location.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 95 16393.
• Email: [email protected]..

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Building Parking (Dagfa)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of Dagfa House .
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 254cm x 466cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at 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 10m (32.81ft) from the Townhouse 18 entrance .
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Salthouse Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
  • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
  • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
  • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
  • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
  • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
  • - A department issued day voucher; or
  • - An event specific parking registration.
  • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
  • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx .

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Outside Access (Dagfa Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off of Salthouse Lane.
  • This entrance gives access to Dagfa premises.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Dagfa House Halls of Residence'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 128cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.

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Outside Access (Dagfa House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of Dagfa House.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • 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/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 110cm.
  • The main 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 88cm.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Welcome Point)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor and welcome point.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 129cm (4ft 3in).

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Reception (Welcome Point)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Welcome Point Entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 118cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 93cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Comments View
  • To access the welcome point reception there is a single door that opens away from you and is permanently held open.
  • The width of the door is 78cm.

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Inside Access (Dagfa House)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring 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.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Dagfa House)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located within the games room.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the common room, dining room and standard toilets.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located within the meeting room area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the lobby.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Communal Facilities

• Within Dafga House there are communal facilities, including a social and games area, television area, laundrette, meeting rooms, common room, group working area and a dining area.

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Laundrette

• The laundry door opens towards you and is heavy.
• The width of the door is 77cm.
• There is no 150x150cm turning space.
• The width between the washers and dryers is 58cm.
• The washers and dryers are controlled via the circuit app which is available on the app store.
• The control heights range from 60cm to 105cm.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Dagfa House)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There are additional dining tables that are 101cm and 106cm in height.

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Other Floors (Dagfa House)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Dagfa House Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 the right 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 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 moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are accommodation rooms.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional staircase that gives access to the first floor. (Photograph 4).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dagfa House)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in Dagfa House.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the Welcome Point Entrance.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dagfa House)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Welcome Point Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 193cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is 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).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is 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 high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Outside Access (Dagfa - Townhouse 18)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Dagfa Townhouse.
  • This entrance gives access to Townhouse 18.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Townhouse 18'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to townhouses 14, 15, 16, and 17 (photographs 4 to 7).

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Outside Access (Dagfa - Townhouse 13)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the far left of Dagfa townhouse.
  • This entrance gives access to townhouse 13.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Townhouse 13'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • Townhouse 13 also has the same access.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Dagfa - Townhouse 18)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The doors are not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 70cm.
• There are dining chairs with and without armrests.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar kitchens in townhouses 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 (photographs 8 to 12).

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Other Floors (Dagfa - Townhouse 18)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Townhouse 18 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The 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 the right 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are accommodation rooms and shared toilets and showers.
• Comments View
  • There are similar staircases in townhouses 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 (photographs 3 to 7).