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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Younger Hall is the home of The Music Centre of the university of St Andrews, which makes the use of eleven practice, teaching and rehearsal rooms, and a Music Technology Studio, all located within the building.
• The Younger Hall is located on North Street in the town centre of St Andrews and has a capacity of 968 when set out theatre-style.
  This hall is St Andrews’ main concert venue, hosting performances by professional and amateur musicians and can be hired for a range of events.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0, 1 and 2.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the main hall on level 1 next to the accessible toilets.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet to the left of the main hall on level 1.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Driving to St Andrews is relatively simple, with the town signposted from Edinburgh and within Fife.
    Driving from Edinburgh takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
    Driving from Glasgow takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
    Driving from Dundee takes around half an hour.
    The main roads leading to St. Andrews are the A91 (from the south) and the A919 (from the north) these roads converge at Guardbridge and continues to St. Andrews as the Fife Coastal (A91).
    After 3 miles take the first exit (A91) after 690yd at the roundabout take the second exit (A91), after 420yd take the second exit (A917) onto North Street.
    Your destination is on your left after 720yd.
  • St Andrews is a small town, and a car is not always necessary to get around.
    If you do decide to drive around St Andrews, please be aware that parking is limited and that it can be difficult to find a space at certain times of year.
    Much of the on-street parking in the centre of town is metered.
    There are a number of options for free parking in St Andrews, including the car park close to the Petheram Bridge roundabout, and car parks along the East and West Sands beaches.
    Some streets in the centre of St Andrews can also have free spaces, although these are usually quickly filled.
• By Bus View
  • There are a number of bus services that serve St Andrews and the local area.
    Stagecoach in Fife offer a number of routes around the town via the 99 services, as well as routes that go through nearby towns and villages.
    Travelling to and from Leuchars -
    The Stagecoach in Fife 99 service runs from St Andrews to Dundee via Leuchars approximately every 15 minutes during the day.
    The bus journey from St Andrews to Leuchars takes around 15 minutes.
    Visitors may also choose to take the Moffat and Williamson 92 service from St Andrews to Dundee, although this service does not stop at the bus station.
    From the bus station, walk southeast on City Road and at the roundabout take the second exit to Lockhart Place, stay on this road for 540yd then turn left at Union Street, after 58yd you will be on North Street.
    Younger Hall is on the opposite side of the road on your left.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station to St Andrews is Leuchars, situated around six miles from the town.
    The station facilities include 24-hour parking, a waiting room and taxi rank.
    Those travelling to St Andrews by train should take the Edinburgh to Dundee or Edinburgh to Aberdeen line to Leuchars.
    For those travelling from south of Edinburgh, the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line links up with the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) line from London to Edinburgh, which allows visitors to travel from London to Leuchars on a direct route.
    The LNER line also calls at stops including York, Darlington, Newcastle, and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
    Alternatively, the Edinburgh Gateway station links Edinburgh Airport to Leuchars on the rail network.
    Those flying into Edinburgh may travel to the Edinburgh Gateway station and join a train for Leuchars.
    Visitors also have the option of taking the Caledonian Sleeper service, which runs between London Euston and Leuchars overnight.
    From Leuchars, St Andrews is easily reached by bus, taxi or car.
    Those travelling by bus will alight at the Bus Station in St Andrews, from the bus station, walk southeast on City Road and at the roundabout take the second exit to Lockhart Place, stay on this road for 540yd then turn left at Union Street, after 58yd you will be on North Street.
    Younger Hall is on the opposite side of the road on your left.
• Useful Links View
  • The University of St Andrews has an informative web site to assist visitors. Please see the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to your right and rear of the building as approaching the 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 495cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 3in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The Blue Badge bay is located to the left of the building as you approach the main entrance.
    This is the opposite side of the building to the building car park, but on the same side as the College Gate Site/Campus Car Park.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is College Gate.
  • The car park is located to your right as you approach the main entrance of the building.
  • This campus car park uses the same entry point as for the building Blue Badge bay.
    Photograph 1 - As you face the front of the building, from North Street to the right side of the building – this is the rear right side car parking.
    Photograph 2 – As you face the front of the building, from North Street to the right side of the building – this is the rear overspill car parking.
    Photograph 3 - As you face the front of the building, from North Street to the right side of the building – this is the rear left car parking.
    Photograph 4 - As you face the front of the building, from North Street to the left side – this is the Blue Badge bay at the side of the building.
    Photograph 5 – The same Blue Badge bay as in photograph 4.
    Photograph 6 – Parking restrictions to College Gate campus car park.
    Photograph 7 – Reverse of sign in photograph 6 – detailing the restrictions for parking in College Gate campus car park.
    Photograph 8 – Entrance to College Gate campus car park.
    Photograph 9 - Blue Badge bay in College Gate campus car park.
    Photographs 10 and 11 – general photos of College Gate campus car park.
    Photograph 12 - on street parking in front of the building.
• 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 dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 330cm x 480cm (10ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on North Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located is situated at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is tactile paving only at the top of the steps.
  • There is level access between the front (street) doors and the second set of doors (theatre) to the seating area within the theatre.
  • If patrons require seating in the upper area, they should use the lift provided.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building as you approach the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There are three sets of doors to the outside and one double door into the building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to either side of the main hall to provide access to the east and west stage wings.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written, braille and pictorial 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good 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.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in at the front of the main hall.
• Wheelchairs are left with you.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you.
• It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are not available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access between the external front doors and the second set of doors which give internal access into the theatre and to the main seating area within the theatre.
    
  • There are three sets of external doors, each set are double doors with one leaf locked.
    
  • The opening gap is 70cm, and the door may be difficult to open.
    
  • There are three sets of internal doors to give access to the theatre which are double doors with both doors unlocked, the doors may be difficult to open and have an opening gap of 130cm.
    
  • Once inside the building there is level access to the theatre.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located within the foyer to your left and right as you enter the building by the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These steps do not go to floor 0, patrons wishing to access floor 0 should use the lifts or use the side entrance directly onto floor 0.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the main hall.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000Kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 150cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is to the right of the main hall upon entering the building and there is another similar lift on the other side of the building.
  • A platform lift is located in the west stage wing and another in the east stage wing for access to the stage.
  • The steps in the entrance foyer, do not travel to floor 0, patrons wishing to access floor 0 should use the lifts or use the side entrance of the building which leads directly onto floor 0.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 0 ahead of you as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 284cm (6ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
  • 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Left of Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the main hall on level 1.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the 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 Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin, a waste disposal bin and storage items.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 50cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 78cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • 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 94cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Right of Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1 to the right of the main hall.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance on the right side of the building.
  • 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 324cm (5ft 11in x 10ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main hall, on level 2 next to the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 166cm (7ft 5in x 5ft 5in).
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Comments View
  • 'Contrast between the external door and the wall' refers to the accessible toilet door and not the white door (shown in photographs 1 and 2) that gives access to the corridor leading to the accessible toilet.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the main hall, on the level 2 next to the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 233cm x 160cm (7ft 8in x 5ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Comments View
  • 'Contrast between the external door and the wall' refers to the accessible toilet door and not the white door that gives access to the corridor leading to the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gender Neutral)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilets are located to the left of the main hall besides the accessible toilets.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The Baby Changing Facility is located within the accessible toilet cubicle at this location.