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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include laboratories, Teaching Rooms, Computer Rooms, Student Breakout Space and Biology Reception.
• All accessible toilets on first and second floors of R & T blocks require a key card.
• Biology Blocks A, B and C link (new tab) - click here.
• Biology Blocks D, E and F link (new tab) - click here.
• Biology Block H link (new tab) - click here.
• Biology Blocks J link (new tab) - click here.
• Biology Blocks K, L and M link (new tab) - click here.
• Biology Blocks P link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Ground Floor)

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/R/015 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/T/005 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/T/019 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/R/012 please click here (new tab)
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/R/016 please click here (new tab)

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Rooms and Spaces Links (First Floor)

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• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/R/112X Lab 5 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/T/105X Lab 7 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/T/108 Ecology Lab please click here (new tab)

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Second Floor)

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• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B/R/212X Lab 6 please click here (new tab)

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Information Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 222 (2222 from campus phone).
• To see more information on Security (open 24 hours) please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: For emergencies 01904 323 333 (3333 from campus phone) for general issues 01904 324 444 (4444 from campus phones).
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on University Library Services please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 323 838.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 785.
• Disability Services Office is located within Sally Baldwin Building Block B.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 140.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 165.
• There are separate telephone numbers for different libraries.
  University Library 01904 323 838
  King's Manor Library 01904 323 969
  The libraries can provide different services upon request please contact them for additional information.
  Additional library accessibility information can be found here
  https://www.york.ac.uk/library/accessibility

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Getting Here (Zone 1)

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• By Road View
  • To reach the University approach from the junction of the A64 and A1079 on the east of the city, from where the University is signposted.
  • The main car park in Zone 1 is Car Park 1.2 (G), this car park is for staff and visitor permit holders.
    Additional car parks are located around the University.
    Parking is limited, and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). Parking costs £1 per hour or £6 per day and is free at weekends and between 6pm and 8am. You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
    There are accessible parking spaces in all University car parks.
• By Bus View
  • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day, and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the campus.
    The UoY66 service runs from York railway station to Campus West and Campus East, via the city centre. The 66 bus leaves the station from stop RJ, the opposite side of the road from the station. This service runs every 7-8 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 minutes on a Sunday.
    The UoY66a service runs from Merchantgate in the city centre via Lawrence Street, Heslinton Hall (Campus West), Campus East and ending at York Sports Village. This service runs up to every 15 minutes on a Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on a Sunday.
    The UoY66x service is a morning direct bus which runs three trips at 7.30am, 8am and 8.20am from Monday to Friday (term time only) from York Train Station Direct to the University of York and York Sports Village.
    The ub.1 is a dedicated free shuttle bus service for travel around the main University campus during term-time. The UoY66 also provides free travel around Campus East and West.
    You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express coaches stop at the railway station.
• By Train View
  • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
    The University is a short bus or taxi ride direct from the railway station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University of York online Map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Express Coaches.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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Site/Campus Car Park (1.2 (G))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Biology Block Q.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Biology Block Q.
  • 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 available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 361cm x 597cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Biology Block Q.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Biology Block Q.
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Block Q entrance.

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Outside Access (T Block South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the south end of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).

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Outside Access (K, L and M Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located between Blocks T and Blocks K, L and M.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of entrance doors with a width of 155cm which can be seen in photograph 3.

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Reception (Biology Student Services)

• Biology Student Services is located to your right on entrance.
• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Blocks R and T south entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 set of steps within R Block which can be seen in photographs 2.
• Comments View
  • This area is only accessible via key card.

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Lift (Block R)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block R.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is only accessible with a key card.

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Lift (Block T)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block T.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a card reader to access the lift at a height of 114cm.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located with T Block on all floors and within R Block on the ground and second floors.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors in blocks R and T..

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Accessible Shower (B/T/027)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within Block T on the ground floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on either side of the shower seat.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (B/R/005)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in Block R.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 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 high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 high.
  • 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 112cm.
  • 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 high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (All Gender B/T/018)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in Block T near the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible 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 twist lock.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 267cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 9in).
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• 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 low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 high.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Block T First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor in Block T.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Block T 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 twist lock.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• 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 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 114cm.
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • A key card will be required for access.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (B/R/205)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the Block R lift on the second floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 200cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • 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 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 112cm.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • A key card will be required for access.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (B/T/236 - Block T Second Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor of Block T.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block T 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 twist lock.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 217cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 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 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).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • A key card will be required for access.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in Block T, on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located in front of you on exiting the Block R lift, on the second floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Block R lift, on the second floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.