Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Strathclyde Business School - teaching rooms, lecture theatres and offices.
- Related link Duncan Wing - Strathclyde Business School.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/duncan-wing-strathclyde-business-school
- Related link Stenhouse Wing - Strathclyde Business School.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/access-guides/stenhouse-building
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Comments
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- This building is linked to the Sir William Duncan Building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- The nearest National Rail station is Glasgow Queen Street.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building on Cathedral Street.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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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 540cm (8ft 6in x 17ft 9in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 500cm (7ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There are additional Blue Badge bays in front of the Henry Dyer Building on Montrose Street (photographs 8 to 10). Off street parking is all permit holders only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - School of Business Studies)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Cathedral Street, between the Stenhouse and Cathedral Wings.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The automatic door is push button controlled. The button is 95cm high.
- There is also a 140cm wide manual revolving door round to the left here.
- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp is long with a maximum slope of 4.3 degrees.
- The ramp does not offer handrails for the first section.
- There is an alternative easy ramp leading up from the left of the building which bypasses the 4 steps without handrails there.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are two lowered sections. The one to the right offers a clear knee recess.
Other Floors (SBS Main Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m 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.
- There are further staircases at the opposite end of the building.
Lift (Lifts 123 and 126)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 130cm (4ft 7in 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 not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Entrance (Level 4 - Duncan Wing Bridge Link)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 4 at the rear.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the bridge link to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
- The width of the ramp is 101cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the level 1 Postgraduate Research Area (PGR Area).
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- These steps give access to the lower level 2 Postgraduate Research (PGR) Area from the School of Business Studies Main Entrance lobby. These steps are seen in photographs 1 and 2.
- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the School of Business Studies main staircase.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
- There are similar level changes on Levels 2 to 6 at the front of the building, linking each level with the School of Business Studies Main Staircase, with between 4 steps and 8 steps at each level. A platform lift overcomes the steps on each level. There is no link to the SBS Main Staircase from level 7. These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4, showing level 3 which is typical of the other levels.
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to lift 232 and the Stair 3 staircase on Level 1.
- The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- This ramp is in the doorway to the lift well. It can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.
- There are 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift (Level 1 - Levels 2 to 6 Similar)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not 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.
Other Floors (Left Staircase (East))
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The stairs are located at the rear left of the building at the east (Stenhouse Wing) end.
- The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which are easy to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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.
- There is a similar staircase at the opposite rear right (west) end of the building giving access from floors 2 to 7. Stair 3 is shown in photographs 1 to 6. Stair 4 is shown in photographs 7 to 12.
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Comments
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- From level 3 to 6 there are alternative stairs to the rear of the Stenhouse Wing.
Lift (Rear Lift 232)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg, 10 persons.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does 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.
Lift (Front Lifts 230 and 231)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the front of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
- There are 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does 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.
Level Change (Level 4 - Lecture Theatre 2 CW408)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on level 4, behind lifts 230 and 231.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
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Comments
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- These steps lead to the front of lecture theatre CW408 (Lecture Theatre 2).
- There are similar steps to the other side of the lifts (photograph 3).
- There is level access to lecture theatre 1 on level 3.
Lift (Level 4 - Lecture Theatre 2 CW408)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on level 4 behind lifts 230 and 231.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg 2 persons.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift (lift 231).
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, opens outwards and is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 150cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
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Comments
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- The lift was not in operation at the time of survey.
Postgraduate Research Area (PGR Area)
- The Postgraduate Research Area is located on level 1, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- There are computer terminals and locked study rooms available.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet facility on level 2.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer - Closomat - Levels 2, 5)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
- This is a Closomat toilet.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit lifts 230, 231.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift 230.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is dementia friendly, written text and 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 easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 282cm x 240cm (9ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 195cm (6ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is an elbow pad 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (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) 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 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 106cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
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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 89cm.
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Comments
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- The toilet is fitted with an Aerolet seat lift and raiseable arm rests allowing left transfer.
- There is a similar toilet facility on level 5 (photographs 9 and 10)..
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer - Level 3)
- 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 3 to the right as you leave the lifts, at the right end of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lifts 230, 231.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text and 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 easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 240cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 85cm (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 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) 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 107cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer - Level 4, 6)
- 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 6, to the right as you exit lifts 230, 231.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text and 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 easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 231cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 109cm 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- 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) 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 not available in the toilet.
- 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 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 backrest and 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 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 104cm (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) 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 good.
- 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 82cm.
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- A heater restricts the turning space on level 6.
- There is a similar right transfer accessible toilet on level 4 (photographs 7 and 8).
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you exit lifts 230, 231 at the far right of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the lifts 230, 231.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are similar male and female toilets on levels 3 to 5 in the same location. There are similar male and female toilets on level 6, but with different sanitary units (photographs 11 to 18).
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 generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.