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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Student Information Desk, Multi-Faith Prayer Room, Career Zone, Cockcroft Hall, Print Services, Basement Central, Moulsecoomb Campus Student Union and Shop, Cockcroft Sports Centre, Aldrich Library, Book & Bean Café, Mezz Canteen and Café, Santander, Cash Desk, Lecture Theatre.
• Related link Basement Central.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/basement-central
• Related link Aldrich Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/aldrich-library-brighton
• Related link Book & Bean Café.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/book-bean-cafe
• Related link Moulsecoomb Campus Student Union and Shop.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/moulsecoomb-campus-student-union-and-shop
• Related link Mezz Canteen and Café.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/mezz-canteen-and-cafe
• Related link Cockcroft Sports Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/moulsecoomb-campus-brighton/access-guides/cockcroft-sports-centre-brighton

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Opening Times (Student Information Desk)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Cash Desk)

• Monday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Moulsecoomb site is two kilometres from Brighton city centre and five kilometres from Falmer. Moulsecoomb is easily accessible on foot, bike and public transport.
    From the A23:
    1. At the Mill Road roundabout, as you approach Brighton take the left-hand lane signposted Newhaven, Lewes (A27).
    2. At the mini roundabout take the second exit (straight over).
    3. At the next mini roundabout take the second exit (right) onto the A27 eastbound.
    4. On the A27 branch left (signposted Hollingbury Industrial Estate) and then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Coldean Lane, signposted Coldean, Ditchling.
    5. Continue down Coldean Lane until you reach the junction with A270 Lewes Road (large junction with traffic lights).
    6. Do NOT bear left and take the junction to the A27 signposted universities.
    7. Turn right and continue for approximately two kilometres past Wild Park and under the railway bridge.
    8. The Cockcroft and Watts buildings are on your right and Mithras House is on the left, 100 metres further on.
    From the A27 heading east:
    1. Follow the directions above from the beginning, bearing in mind you are already on the A27 heading towards Lewes.
    2. From the A27 heading west
    3. Follow the directions above from point four.
  • Parking is limited on site. There is a permit controlled car park located in front of Mithras House or on the south side of the Watts Building.
• By Bus View
  • The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company runs services across the city, with tickets for limited services running past our Brighton campuses and a discount for university UniCard holders on all services. Tickets can be bought from bus drivers, online and on mobile phone apps.
    Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company and Compass Travel also operate routes to Eastbourne.
    The university operates an hourly shuttle bus service linking all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Halls during term time. This is free to all staff and students upon production of a university UniCard and operates during term time, see the UB1 timetable for more details.
• By Train View
  • Moulsecoomb station is situated behind the Watts and Cockcroft buildings and is two stops from the main Brighton station. There are up to four trains an hour from Moulsecoomb to Falmer (four minutes' journey time), two trains an hour direct to Eastbourne (35 minutes' journey time) and regular direct and connecting services to Hastings (70 minutes' average journey time).
    Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and passenger information.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Universities Moulsecoomb campus map webpage for details on travelling to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please visit the Brighton and Hove buses website for more information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more general travel information about Brighton and Hove, please visit the Brighton and Hove Council webpage for travel.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 619.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are two locations for student services on the Moulsecoomb Campus. One is located in the Cockcroft Building, the other in Manor House.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applications please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 644.
• To see more information on Student's Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 870.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park (Watts Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the south side of the Watts Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Watts Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• 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 Watts Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the main parts of the campus.

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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 staff, visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 565cm (16ft 1in x 18ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Watts car park.
  • The car park is located on the far side of the Watts Building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 179cm (5ft 10in).
• 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 175cm (5ft 9in).
• 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.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located The entrance is located at the side of the building, opposite the advanced engineering building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 manual revolving door available at this entrance to the right of the main doors. The is also a further manual, heavy, single door that opens both ways on the right hand side. The width is 93cm.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatre 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located The entrance is located to the left of the side entrance as you face it.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
• 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.

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Outside Access (1st Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building opposite the heavy engineering block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• 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.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is a further ramp located beyond the second set of doors with no handrails.

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Reception (Student Information Desk)

• Student Information Desk is located straight ahead after the main entrance.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 medium.
• 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 system.

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Reception (Building Reception)

• Building Reception is located directly to the right of the main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a phone to contact a caretaker if the desk is unstaffed.

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Counter (Cash Office)

• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the rear lift.
• Cash Office is located on the Mezzanine level off the corridor opposite the lifts.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Print Services)

• Print Services is located to the right after the main entrance, next to the student information desk.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception 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.

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Cockcroft Hall

• Cockcroft Hall is located on the ground floor directly to the left of the main entrance. Entrance is via double, heavy, manual doors which are 144cm wide. It is used for teaching, exams, presentations and events so does not have any fixed seating or tables. The stage area is accessed by 4 medium well marked steps with hand rails available on either side.

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Career Zone

• Career Zone is located on the ground floor along the corridor to the right from the main entrance. It is accessed via a single door which is 81cm wide and permanently held open.
• There is a reception area with a low desk within the zone where students can go for a first point of contact. There are also consultation booths used by staff for one on ones with students. There are also leaflets and reference books available for students in this area.

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Multi-Faith Prayer Room

• The prayer room is located on the ground floor on the far right hand side from the main entrance. It is accessed via a single, heavy door opening inwards with a width of 80cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to Lecture Theatre 101.
  • Lecture Theatre 101 is located at the front of the building on the first floor. The ramp is shown in photograph 1. Lecture Theatre 101 has staggered seating but there is level access to the speakers area and there is also designated seating for wheelchair users at the front, shown in photograph 2.
• 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a lowered bench in room 712 and 713 on the 7th floor. This is shown in photograph 6.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the student union desk just beyond the front lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are low.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar sets of stairs at the rear of the building by the rear lifts. There is also a set of stairs leading from the main entrance foyer leading to the mezzanine level only.

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Lift (Front Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 128cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Rear Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The lift is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 176cm x 166cm (5ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
• 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 have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Entrance from Heavy Engineering Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Heavy Engineering Block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• 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.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of the Cockcroft Building.

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Entrance (Santander)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the Mezzanine level to the side of the Book & Bean cafe.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The branch contains consultation areas and there is a cash point located to the right of the door. There is a hearing loop available.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Ground Floor)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the lectern is 101cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • Lecture Theatre 101 is on the first floor has a similar layout to this. Lecture Theatre 201 has level access but fixed furniture throughout.

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Accessible Toilet (Lecture Theatre 1 Toilets)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Lecture Theatre 1 Entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change located within the accessible toilet. When it is fully extended the height is 90cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Front)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, written text, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the right as you enter, past the student print services.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 174cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is 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 122cm (4ft).
  • 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (1st Floor Rear)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile, Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear on the building on the first floor, opposite the lifts.
  • There is a similar toilet at the front of the building on the first floor which has the transfer space on the left. There are accessible toilets available on all floors from the mezzanine upwards. Some floors have two toilets with transfer space on opposing sides.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 215cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the right next to the accessible toilet.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the right.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.