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COVID-19 Information (University of Strathclyde)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Physics, lecture theatres and teaching rooms.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • The car park is located true.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for permit holders only.
  • There are also on street pay and display bays available on Richmond Street at the rear of the building.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Level 4)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, on Taylor Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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  • This entrance gives access to level 4 of the building.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Level 4)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located next to the Architecture Building.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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  • This entrance gives access to level 4 of the building.

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Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 5)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to level 5 of the building.
  • There are heavy doors to the right here.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Level 5)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located either side of the building.
• There is / are 14 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • These steps lead up to a platform in front of the Wolfson Centre.
  • There are a further 8 medium, clearly marked steps, with handrails both sides, in front of this entrance.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Level 1)

• This information is for the entrance located off Richmond Street.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in) wide.

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  • This entrance is mainly used as a staff only entrance, and a University Card is required to access.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • This entrance is the main accessible route from North to South of the campus.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance - Level 1)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the Bob Illingworth Student Reading Room on level 8.

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Level Change (Level 4)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you enter the building on level 4.

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  • This ramp leads from the accessible and side entrances and lift 119 to the rest of level 4.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are in the far corner of the building, by the links to the Colville Building.
  • There are similar stairs in the corner by the accessible entrance, which access levels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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Lift (Lift 119)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located left of the accessible entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 188cm x 132cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Lift 120)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the far corner of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 58m (63yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 130cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • This lift is next to the links to the Colville Building.

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Reception (Security Reception)

• The desk is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Lift 119.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is not generally staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Security reception desk is located on level 5, just inside the main entrance.

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Student Rest Area - Level 5

• The student rest area is located just inside the main entrance.
• It contains seating and vending machines.

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Level Change (Level 2)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the Construction Project Room.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • There are also 8 medium clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left hand side going up, leading up to the Physics Labs and staff offices.

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Level Change (Level 3 Link to the Colville Building)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located just inside Colville Building.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Level Change (Level 5 Link to the Colville Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.

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  • There is a level access link to the Colville Building on level 4.

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Room 314 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are fixed, but there are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
• There is a height adjustable table available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 36m from the female adapted toilet, and 56m from the male adapted toilet.
• The room is 24m from lift 119, and 28m to lift 120.

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Room 317 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is level access to the front of this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are fixed, but there are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 24m from the female adapted toilet, and 44m from the male adapted toilet.
• The room is 12m from Lift 119, and 40m to Lift 120.

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Lecture Theatre 325

• This room is located on level 3.
• There is an easy ramp between the 2 sets of doors at both entrances to this room.
• The seats and tables are fixed, but there are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, there are no seats with arm rests available, but all seats have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is height adjustable.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 7m from both the adapted toilets in the male and female toilets.
• The room is 9m from Lift 119, and 60m to Lift 120.

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Room 326 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 3 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• The AV controls are accessible but not height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 15m from the female adapted toilet, and 16 m from the male adapted toilet.
• The room is 17m from both Lift 119, and 68m from Lift 120.

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Room 327 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 3 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
• The room contains a lectern which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• The AV controls are accessible but not height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 16m from the female adapted toilet, and 15m from the male adapted toilet.
• The room is 18m from both Lift 119, and 69m from Lift 120.

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Room 412 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 4 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from Lift 120.
• There is an easy ramp leading to this room from the accessible and side entrances.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
• The room contains a lectern, which is not lowered or height adjustable.
• The AV controls are accessible but not height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 37m from the adapted toilet in the male toilet on level 4.
• The room is 24m from the accessible entrance, 32m from the side entrance, and 31m from Lift 120.

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Room 512 - Computer Lab

• This room is located on level 5 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• The AV controls are accessible but not height adjustable.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 19m from the changing place.
• The room is 26m from both Lift 119, and 50m from Lift 120.

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Room 811 - Teaching Room

• This room is located on level 8 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lifts.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, one chair has armrests, and all chairs have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• The AV controls are accessible but not height adjustable.
• The room does contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 27m from both lifts.

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Room JA733A - Parent and Baby Room Level 7

• There is a parent and baby room on level 7 to the rear.
• The room is 10m from the south lift 120.
• The door is 77cm wide and opens inwards.
• The room is 156cm wide by 239cm deep.
• There is not a 150cm x 150cm wheel chair turning space.
• There is a chair without armrests.
• There is a sink on a sink base unit 90cm high. The taps are twist / turn.
• There is a towel dispenser above the sink that is 108cm high.
• There is a drop down baby change table that is 91cm high when extended.
• There is a nappy bin and a general waste bin with lid.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (JA717A - With Shower)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the north stairwell to the left as you exit lift 119.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift 119.
  • There is step-free access to 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 297cm (7ft 8in x 9ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 and general waste (with 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet facility on level 5, J500, with shower by the south lift 120 (photographs 7 and 8).
  • There is a similar accessible toilet facility on level 5, J509, with shower by the north lift 119 but with a Clos-o-mat toilet (photographs 9 and 10).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (JA700 - Without Shower)

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

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  • This accessible toilet is located on level 7 to the right as you exit lift 120.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift 120.
  • There is step-free access to 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • 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 216cm x 227cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 and general waste (with lid) 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.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (JA411 - North Stair)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 4 North Stairwell, to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access to 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 good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 183cm (8ft x 6ft).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 84cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 and general waste (with 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (JA328 - Cubicle)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 3 in the male standard toilets JA328 by the lecture theatres, to the right as you exit lift 119.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift 119.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 171cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar cubicle in the female standard toilets JA324 (photographs 3 and 4).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (JA122 - East Stair)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1 at the bottom the east staircase.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the rear entrance - level 1.
  • There is step-free access to 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 227cm x 231cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 and general waste (with 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar cubicle in the same location on level 2, JA219 (photograph 3), and level 3, JA308m (photograph 4).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3, by Lecture Theatre 323.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Lift 119.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 4, left of the accessible entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also male toilets available by Lecture Theatre 325 and on level 6 near Lift 119.
  • There are further female toilets on level 8 by Lift 119, and on levels 5 and 7 by Lift 120.
  • There are also toilets located on the landings between floors on the North and South stairs at both ends of the building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the evac chair next to one of the accessible toilets within a wheel in shower, JA509.