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Overview

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• About View
  • LMO, LFA, LBK and LBU - University Library and Borthwick Institute for Archives is a very large building which is split into 3 wings.
    The LMO (JB Morrell Library) is the central wing, and has 4 floors.
    The LFA (Fairhurst) is the west wing, and has 3 floors.
    The LBU (Burton) is the east wing, and has 3 floors.
    The LBK (Borthwick Institute for Archives) is a sub-unit, occupying part of the first floor of the Burton.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 3 main staircases within the building, with 1 lift and 1 staircase in each of JB Morrell, Fairhurst and Burton.
  • The floors are signed as 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The 3 wings are only linked on the ground floor, with no access between each wing on the upper floors.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is York.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• Access from Central Car Park 2.4 to the main entrance is via a lift and a slight ramp.
  Access from Car Park North 3.1 to the main entrance is via a platform lift and steep ramps.
• LMO, LFA, LBK and LBU - University Library and Borthwick Institute for Archives has one entrance - the main entrance. This provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the JB Morrell Library.
  There are three sets of double automatic doors available at this entrance, followed by an automatic accessible security barrier (with alternative manual security turnstiles).
• The entrance is signed as "University Library - Fairhurst, Morrell, Burton & Borthwick".
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the JB Morrell Library.
• There is an additional staff-only entrance located to the rear of the Fairhurst wing, leading in from Car Park North 3.1. There is a steep ramp and two sets of push-pad activated double automatic doors at this entrance.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
• On the ground floor, there is a slight ramp, with no handrails, between the first and second sets of doors at the internal entrance to the Fairhurst wing from the JB Morrell.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low pile carpet, with some shiny vinyl flooring. A few resting areas off the main circulation routes have deep pile carpet.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are some manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor of the JB Morrell Library, the ground floor of the Burton, and the ground and first floors of the Fairhurst wing.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and third floors of the JB Morrell Library; on the ground floor of the Burton, and on the first and second floors of the Fairhurst wing.
  • The gender neutral step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Fairhurst wing.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor of the JB Morrell Library and Burton.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Computer Rooms View
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• Spaces View
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Parking (Central Car Park 2.4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of University Road to the library.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 43m from main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift and slight ramps or slopes.
  • The route from the Blue Badge bays to the lift is flush.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Lift (From Central Car Park 2.4 to Bridge)

• The lift surveyed is located at the far end of Central Car Park 2.4, leading up to the bridge over University Road.
• The distance from the nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Street level and the bridge level (signed as G and 1 in the lift) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The lift is located 43m from the main entrance.

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Parking (Car Park North 3.1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 192m from main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a platform lift, slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Lift (External - Route From Car Park North 3.1 to Main Entrance - JB Morrell Library)

• The lift surveyed is located on the route from Car Park North 3.1 to the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the nearest Blue Badge bay is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
• Levels 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 94cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - JB Morrell Library)

• This entrance is located at the front of the JB Morrell Library, next to the bridge over University Road.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 123cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 104cm.
• There is a third set of doors, located beyond the second set of doors, but before the security barriers. These open automatically by sliding, have an opening width of 128cm, a small lip on the threshold, and a low colour contrast.
  The security barriers are located beyond the third set of doors, to the left of the reception desk. There is one accessible entrance barrier with an opening width of 104cm as described above, which is activated by scanning a key card/university pass. The reader is at a height of 98cm. This same barrier can also be used to exit the library.
  Alternatively, there are 3 standard turnstiles which can be used to enter the library located next to the accessible barrier, with an opening width of 50cm and a key card/university pass reader at a height of 107cm. There are 2 standard turnstiles on the other side of the accessible barrier which are used to exit the library, which have identical specifications.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception - JB Morrell Library)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the JB Morrell Library through the main entrance, before the security barriers.
• The distance from the main entrance - JB Morrell Library (third set of doors) is 7m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Reception (Library and IT Help Desk - JB Morrell Library)

• The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter the library through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
• The distance from the main entrance - JB Morrell Library (third set of doors) is 12m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, long tables and desks.
• Some chairs are fixed.

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Lift (JB Morrell)

• The lift surveyed is located diagonally to the left as you enter the library through the main entrance - JB Morrell Library and pass through the security barriers.
• The distance from the main entrance - JB Morrell Library (third set of doors) is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor (0, 1, 2 and 3) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 126cm (width) x 192cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (JB Morrell)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left and left again behind the lift as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
• The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor (0, 1, 2 and 3) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Between the ground floor and the first floor, the stairs have handrails on both sides.
  The building has a glass roof; as such, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Fairhurst wing.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, automatic doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables, long tables, height adjustable tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
• Some chairs and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• A small number of aisles housing oversized books on the first floor of the JB Morrell Library have widths under 75cm.
  The vast majority of the library has clear spaces and aisle widths over 75cm throughout.
  Lighting levels vary, and are adjustable in some areas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 145cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
• When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 113cm from the floor.
• The specifications given above are for the self-issue book borrow/renew machine located in the JB Morrell Library on the ground floor, diagonally to the right as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library. There are several of these machines located around the JB Morrell Library, with similar specifications.
  Next to this machine are two self-return machines. They are equipped with a touchscreen with a height range between 118cm and 142cm, with the book scanner at a height of 96cm and receipt printer at a height of 92cm.
  In all cases, staff can assist if necessary, or you can go to the main reception counter.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests, document holders, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, coloured overlays and headsets.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Texthelp Read&Write and MindGenius.

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Toilet with Adaptations (JB Morrell - Ground Floor - No Transfer Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and on the left as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
  • The distance from the main entrance - JB Morrell Library (third set of doors) is 26m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 298cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 154cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Burton)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor of the JB Morrell Library, to the right and straight ahead along the corridor as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 94cm.
• The key fob/card reader is for out of hours access only.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• The push button to exit is for out of hours use only.

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Lift (Burton)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you enter the Burton from the JB Morrell Library.
• The distance from the Burton entrance is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor (G, 1, 2 and 3) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 209cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Burton)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the Burton from the JB Morrell Library.
• The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor (G, 1, 2 and 3) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Burton Reading Room)

• This entrance is located immediately to the left as you exit the Burton lift on the first floor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 72cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Burton - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left by the stairs as you enter the Burton from JB Morrell Library.
  • The distance from the Burton entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 147cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Borthwick Institute for Archives)

• This entrance is located immediately to the right as you exit the Burton lift on the first floor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception (Borthwick Institute for Archives)

• The reception is located straight ahead as you enter through the Borthwick Institute for Archives entrance on the first floor of the Burton.
• The distance from the Burton lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Entrance (Fairhurst)

• This entrance is located to the left beyond the lift as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance - JB Morrell Library.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader to enter through the second set of doors outside of normal opening hours. This is at a height of 93cm.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp is located between the first and second sets of doors at this entrance.

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Lift (Fairhurst)

• The lift surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor on the ground floor as you enter the Fairhurst wing from JB Morrell, then to your right as you face the stairs.
• The distance from the Fairhurst entrance is 66m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 108cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 131cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Fairhurst)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the far end of the corridor on the ground floor as you enter the Fairhurst wing from JB Morrell.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are double manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor. There are no doors on any other floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fairhurst - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor on the ground floor as you enter the Fairhurst wing from JB Morrell, on the right just before the lift.
  • The distance from the Fairhurst entrance is 65m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 191cm (width) x 188cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 101cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fairhurst - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Fairhurst wing, to the left and left again as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the Fairhurst lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift, a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 109cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.