Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include entertainment theatres, a conference room, a bar, the A.B. Patterson Auditorium, the Lawrence Levy Studio, the Neil Anderson Conference Room, 2 foyer social spaces and a large social space on the ground floor.
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Comments
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- For more information on the Byre Theatre click here.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level one and another on level four.
A further two accessible toilets are situated in the backstage area. - Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level one and another on level four.
A further standard toilet is situated in the backstage area.. - Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on level one.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Travel east along the 918 (South Street) which is one of the main streets through St Andrews, to the roundabout at the junction with Abbey Street. Byre Theatre is on the right hand side of Abbey Street.
- There is free on street parking available outside the Byre Theatre. Pay and Display is in operation for parking bays throughout the town centre during the daytime.
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By Bus
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- St Andrews bus station has links to all major cities. Local bus links throughout Fife and Tayside are also available.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station to St Andrews is Leuchars, 5 miles outside of St Andrews. The station provides train links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. There is a taxi rank at Leuchars train station as well as a regular bus service to St Andrews.
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Useful Links
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- Stagecoach bus services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National rail services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01334 462510.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01334 462720.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
- To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01334 462720.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01334 46 2150.
- Email: [email protected].
- University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 260cm x 480cm (8ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Abbey Street.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 260cm x 480cm (8ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Abbey Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located on Abbey Street.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a single Blue Badge bay in the on-street parking.
Outside Access (Abbey Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Abbey Street.
- This entrance gives access to the A.B. Paterson Auditorium, the Lawrence Levy Studio and the Neil Anderson Conference Room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Byre Theatre'.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
Outside Access (South Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off South Street.
- This entrance gives access to A.B Patterson Auditorium, Lawrence Levy Studio and the Neil Anderson Conference Room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Byre Theatre'.
- There is step-free 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
Outside Access (Stage Door)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Abbot Street.
- This entrance gives access to the back of stage.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Stage Door'.
- 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the Stage Door.
- 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 ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Reception (South Street Entrance)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located besides the South Street entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the South Street entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 114cm.
- 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 90cm.
- 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 a bell to attract attention.
- 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- The hearing loop signage is explaining that the facility is equipped with a hearing loop system for use within the auditorium. Potential users of this assistance are requested to ask for a receiver at the reception desk.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- At the time of survey this bar area was acting as a storage for tables, chairs and related items - so not in use.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 115cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Staff can move furniture to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 66cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, armchairs and bench seats.
- The lighting levels are good.
Getting Around (Front of Stage)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the area.
- There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around (Back Stage)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the area.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (A.B. Patterson Auditorium)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 1.
- This entrance gives access to the A.B. Paterson Auditorium.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- Patrons can use this entrance to access the auditorium at stage level.
Wheelchairs users will use the lift on level 1 to gain access to the back of the auditorium on level 2.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located down to the first three rows of seats on either side of the auditorium.
- There is/are 3 steps for the first row of seating, second row has two steps and the third row has one 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Theatre (A. B. Paterson Auditorium)
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in at the rear of the auditorium.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to you.
- It is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop signage is explaining that the facility is equipped with a hearing loop system for use within the auditorium. Potential uses of this assistance are requested to ask for a receiver at the reception desk.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located in front of you as enter via the Abbey Street entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 13m from the Abbey Street entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- The lift is located on level one next to the accessible toilet.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Abbey Street entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 975Kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 212cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 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 a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Entrance (The Lawrence Levy Studio Theatre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 4 close to the toilets.
- This entrance gives access to the Lawrence Levy Studio Theatre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Lawrence Levy Studio Theatre'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 80cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Theatre (The Lawrence Levy Studio Theatre)
- There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit next to you.
- It is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Concessions are available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop signage is explaining that the facility is equipped with a hearing loop system for use within the auditorium. Potential uses of this assistance are requested to ask for a receiver at the reception desk. This theatre is a very flexible open space for creative performances. Audiences are on the same level as the performances, the seating can be fluid and organised to suit the specific needs of the performance.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Transfer Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located next to the lift on the ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the Abbey Street 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- 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 200cm x 180cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 82cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- 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, general waste (with lid) and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 134cm 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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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 83cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the fourth level to the right of the entrance to the Lawrence Levy Studio Theatre.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
- 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 183cm x 146cm (6ft x 4ft 9in).
- 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 82cm (2ft 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 not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- 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 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- 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 81cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Back Stage - Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 2 as you exit the lift, turn right through the door, continue on and the accessible toilet is in your right just before the steps.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
- 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 185cm x 145cm (6ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 135cm from floor level.
- 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 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 not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 86cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Back Stage - Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 3 as you exit the lift, go through two doors, the accessible toilet is on your right before the steps.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 173cm x 139cm (5ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- 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 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 the left.
- 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 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 not available in the toilet.
- There is a/are 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located beneath the stairs that go from level 0 to the A. B. Paterson Auditorium.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the Abbey Street entrance.
- The colour 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 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located next to the male toilets on level 0.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m from the Abbey Street entrance.
- The colour 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 77cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.