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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student services, offices, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, café, breakout and social spaces.

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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 CL/A/001A please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/001C please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/023 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/024 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/025 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/026 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/027 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/028 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/033 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/034 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/035 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/036 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/049 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/050 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/057 please click here (new tab).

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Rooms and Spaces Links (First Floor)

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/103 (Boardroom) please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CL/A/104A please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here (Zone 4)

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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.
  • In Zone 4 there are permit holder only car parks 4.1 (Helix House), 4.2 (Providence House), 4.3 (ReCSS), 4.4 (Genesis), and 4.5 (A) located near the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories.
    The nearest pay and display car park is the Car Park 3.1 (Campus North) located to the rear of the University Library.
    Additional Blue Badge bays are located along Alcuin Way, near the Seebohm Rowntree Building and near Chemistry Block A.
    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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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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front and to the left hand side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 225cm x 455cm (7ft 5in x 14ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • The Blue Badge bays in front of the building are 230cm x 465cm.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays to the front of the building and 4 to the left side.
  • There are 5 double electric car charging points in the car park at the front of the building for 10 cars.
  • For more information on the electric car charging points please click here
  • The 2 Blue Badge bays at the front of the building also have electric car charging points.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • 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 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Outside Access (The Link Café)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right-hand side of the building.
  • There is step free 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There are 3 sets of double doors at the café entrance.
  • The middle doors are automatic.
  • All doors are permanently held open in good weather.
  • The push pad for the middle doors is 77cm high.

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Entrance (Rear from Block B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Reception (Main)

• The main reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main 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 good.
• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/04/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Reception (Student Services)

• Student Services is located on the right as you enter the building.
• The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is 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.
  • There are hearing assistance systems at the main reception desk and in various seminar/teaching rooms throughout the building.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 11/08/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Eating and Drinking (The Link)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café/bar.
  • The café/bar is located on the ground floor towards the rear of the building on the right, opposite rooms 026 and 027.
  • There is step-free access to the café/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which is permanently held open.
  • There are 2 sets of manual entry doors from the corridor to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus, written wall menus and online menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located at the till point.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 30/01/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, booths and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is fixed bench and table seating available outside. The height of the outside tables is 72cm.

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Kitchen CL/A/104

• The kitchen is located on the first floor in room CL/A/104.
• The kitchen is on the far right as you enter CL/A/104.
• The kitcen facilities include a sink, dishwasher, fridge freezer and hot water tap.
• There is a lowered work surface with a height to the underside of 72cm.
• The lowered space is 140cm x 59cm.
• There are high and low cupboards.
• There are dining tables at a height of 74cm.
• There are chairs with no armrests.

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Kitchen - Agile Space

• There are kitchen facilities in the middle of the first floor Agile Space, to the left and to the right.
• The facilities include a dishwasher, fridge and hot water boiler tap.
• The work surface is 90cm high.
• There are lower and higher cupbords available.
• There are identifcal kitchen areas on the left and right of the Agile Space.
• The right kitchen space has a lowered worksurface of 78cm high with a recess of 127cm x 59cm.
• There are dining tables in each area with a height to the underside of 74cm.

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Kitchen Area - Ground Floor

• There is a small kitchen area on the ground floor, to the right-hand side of room CL/A/002.
• The facilities include a sink, hot water tap, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
• There is a lower level work surface at a height of 70cm to the underside.
• The recess area of the lowered worksurface is 140cm x 59cm.
• There are cupboards at a high and low level.
• The doors has an opening of 87cm and is difficult to open.
• The kitchen can also accessed by the offices on the rear corridor of CL/A/002 through a separate door.

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Multi-Faith Room

• There is a multi-faith prayer room on the ground floor on the right corridor passed the showers.
• There are wash basins and foot basins available.
• Lockers are also available.

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Kitchen Area - First Floor

• There is a kitchen area on the first floor, on the right corridor as you exit the main stairs.
• The facilities in the kitchen include a microwave, fridge freezer, hot water tap, sink and dishwasher.
• There is a lowered work surface at a height of 71cm to the underside.
• The standard work surface is 90cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of main reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 17m 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 staircases 1-4 also, which are fire exit only at each corner of the building.
• Comments View
  • It was not possible to obtain additional photographs at the time of the survey due to construction works.

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Other Floors (Rear)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • 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 all 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 not a landing.

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Lift (Front)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left, behind the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 160cm (4ft 2in x 5ft 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 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.

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Lift (Rear)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a goods lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1500kg.
• The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• The lift door opens by sliding and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 197cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 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 not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There is also an inner sliding door on the lift, which is heavy.

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Wellbeing Room

• The Wellbeing Room is located on the ground floor, on the right next to the showers.
• Facilities in the Wellbeing Room include a sink and work surface, coffee tables and sofas.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
• All gender standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the ground and first floor all gender toilets.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, to the right past reception.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; a hairdryer and mirror.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The door width is 87cm and difficult to open.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the back of the door.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the shower.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the right, opposite room 024.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower is all gender.
  • There are 5 shower cubicles.
  • There are lockers available.
  • The shower tray has an 18cm high step.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building.
  • The facility is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear lift.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Accessible Shower View
  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.
• Comments View
  • There is a 92cm wide sliding door to enter.
  • There is a slight slope in fron of the door.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Front - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • 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 87cm (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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 160cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 73cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 100cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • 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 low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Middle - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, opposite Room 025.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • 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 87cm (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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 160cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 73cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 100cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • 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 low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Front - No Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (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 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • 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 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 158cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 73cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 100cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • 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 low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Rear - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor at the rear of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is an all gender toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 205cm (7ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • 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 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 not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 161cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 73cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 100cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • 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 low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Front)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right behind reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • 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.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • These toilets can be accessed through the student services area.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left behind reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m 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 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.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilet can also be accessed through the Business Lounge.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Middle - With Baby Change)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, past reception and on the right opposite Room 025.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 39m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • 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.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Agile Space)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the Agile Space.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilet can also be accessed through from the front right hand corridor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the left of the agile space.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the lift.
  • 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 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.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female toilet can also be accessed through room C/L/A104.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 88cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Rear)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The all gender toilets are located on the first floor at the rear, through the Agile Space.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the rear lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.