Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, meeting rooms, research labs and offices.
- A University swipe card is required to access the building only outside normal working hours. This building has internal links to the Franks Whittle Building (Block AB) and the Elizabeth Fry Building (Block AD). There is also a bridge linking to the James Joule Building (Block BC). For more information about access to these buildings, please see the access guides.
- Related link Elizabeth Fry Building (Block AD).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-surrey/access-guides/elizabeth-fry-building-block-ad
- Related link Frank Whittle Building (Block AB).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-surrey/access-guides/frank-whittle-building-block-ab
- Related link James Joule Building (Block BC).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-surrey/access-guides/james-joule-building-block-bc
- Related link For information regarding Mobile Connect and Assisted Listening.
- Http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mobileconnect
Alternative Lift Access to Levels 3
- Level 3 of the Lewis Carroll Building (Block AC)/Elizabeth Fry Building (Block AD) can also be accessed via the Alan Turing Building (Block BB) Lift.
- For more information on the route to Level 3 via the Alan Turing Building (Block BB) please click here".
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Guildford is 30 miles South West of London and can be accessed from the A3. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), the University exit is signed from the A3 bypass.
If accessing from the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth, and then turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to the Cathedral and University).
If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit signed for Farnham (A31).
After approximately 200 yards, at the mini-roundabout, take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road, and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile. At the next roundabout, take the third exit for the University entrance. - Parking is very limited on site. There is a pay and display car park, other car parks operate a permit system.
Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge may park free in the car parks and in Blue Badge bays for up to 6 hours, unless the University host or driver has made arrangements with the Security Office for a longer stay.
- Guildford is 30 miles South West of London and can be accessed from the A3. If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), the University exit is signed from the A3 bypass.
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By Bus
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- On site bus stops are available and ARRIVA buses operate a regular service to the campus from the train station. Services 3, 17, 27 and 37 run approximately every ten minutes during the day.
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By Train
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- Guildford Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the University. It is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with a journey time of around half-an-hours.
To get to the University from the station, exit by footbridge and the rear (western) exit. Turn right from the station along Guildford Park Road and take the second turning on the right (just past the Evangelical Church). Follow the path through the council car park to the campus.
- Guildford Station is approximately 1.2 miles from the University. It is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with a journey time of around half-an-hours.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website's 'How To Get Here' page for more details on travelling to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Surrey County Council website for details of buses in Guildford.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website, for details of trains to Guildford.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 686 868.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01438 682 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Admissions Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 682 222.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01483 689 223.
- Email: [email protected].
- Staff undertake essential e-learning courses on diversity, which includes a module of disability.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Pay and Display and Permit Holders Car Park.
- The car park is located at the top of the campus.
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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 standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Pay and Display Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the north side of the campus, off Perimeter Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Austin Pearce and Rik Medlik Buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Austin Pearce Building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Perimeter Road.
Site/Campus Car Park (Permit Holders Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the north side of the campus, off Perimeter Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Austin Pearce and Rik Medlik Buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Austin Pearce Building and the rest of the campus.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Perimeter Road.
Outside Access (Lift Lobby Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 8 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is tactile paving at top of the steps.
- There is a dark mat upon entry at may look like a hole to some people.
Lift (Lift Lobby Front Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located outside the lift lobby entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift lobby entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 180cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- 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.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey (November 2022) the door was not opening on the lift.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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 152cm (4ft 12in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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 path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp is slight at the beginning then gets steeper as you approach the entrance.
- On the steep part of the ramp there are no handrails.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, opposite the University Library.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- Step free access to this entrance is via the University Library.
- Alternatively, there is stepped and ramped access from ground level outside.
- The steps are open steps.
- This entrance gives you direct access to the rear staircase on the third floor.
Entrance (Bridge Joining Blocks BC and AC)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on levels 3 and 4.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the teaching rooms and standard male toilets.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- This level change is shown in photograph 1.
- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the rear of the lecture theatres.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- This level change is show in photographs 2 and 3.
- There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Mac Lab.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Mac Lab.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- This level change is show in photographs 4 and 5.
Photographs 8 and 9 show the ramp. - There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- A fixed loop is located in room AC01, on the first floor, just inside the side entrance.
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Comments
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- Photographs 6, 7 and 10 show the Mac Lab and the walkway between the ramp and steps to enter the Mac Lab.
- Entry to the Mac Lab is via key card which is 100cm high.
- Photographs 11, 12 and 13 show teaching rooms and a breakout space.
- Room AC05 has automatic double doors in the main corridor.
- Photograph 14 shows a corridor on the ground floor.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 01 AC 01)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 64cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
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Comments
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- There are Covid signage, gel and seats have been marked out for spacing.
- There is a line of grey tape on the floor leading to the stairs.
- There is an identical lecture theatre located next door to this one.
Lecture Capture
- Lecture theatres 01AC01 and 02AC01 and all AC03 teaching rooms have Panopto systems fitted to allow Lecture Capture to take place.
- Click here for more information.
- There are Covid measures put in place.
Other Floors (Block AC and AD Shared Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The stairs are located on the right of the building, by the lift lobby entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the lift lobby entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the second floor, on the third floor, on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor.
- 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.
Other Floors (Block AB and AC Shared Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the building, just inside the rear entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the rear entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on level 1, by the stairs in the corridor next to the toilets.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the lift lobby entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 105cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 5in).
- 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 good.
Lift (Block AC and AD Shared Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right of the building, in the adjoining corridor between Blocks AC and AD.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift lobby entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 260cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
- There are not 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 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 good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the lift lobby entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor of level 1.
- There is another accessible toilet by the lift on level 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 238cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 10in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- This toilet was out of use at the time of survey (November 2022) due to building works.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor of the building, to the left of the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 189cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 80cm 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a 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 low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (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 low.
- 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 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the first set of doors at the rear entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 380cm (5ft 3in x 12ft 6in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a fixed hydraulic hoist and height adjustable bed in the accessible toilet (photographs 5 & 6).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
- There are on each landing in the rear stairs on alternate floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet area, on level 1.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 26m from the lift lobby entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
- The step(s) is / are located in the corridor leading through level 1.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
- There is a lift to access the toilet(s).
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The female toilet has level access from the lift lobby entrance.
- The stair lift as described earlier can be used to access the male toilet from this entrance.
- There is level access to the male toilet from the side entrance.
Standard Shower (Female - Ground Floor)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female toilets on the ground floor.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 24cm high step to access the shower.
- The access is level via a stair lift that gives access to the first floor.
Standard Shower (Male - First Floor)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard toilets on the first floor.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a 24cm high step to access the shower.