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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Physics and Astronomy teaching rooms, Institute for Gravitational Research, lecture theatres, laboratories and a common room.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 222 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 257 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 312 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
    From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
    M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
    Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
  • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
    There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
    There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
• By Bus View
  • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
    First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
    The nearest train station to the east of the University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
    The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
• Useful Links View
  • For details of bus services in and around Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of train services to and from Partick and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
• Email: [email protected].
• The service is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
• Email: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/contact/.
• The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
• Email: [email protected].
• For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
• Email: [email protected].
• The student representative council is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
• Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
• There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.

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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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to either end 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.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• 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
  • Kelvin Building car parking is managed by the University's Central Services, which requires you to have a parking permit.
  • Blue Badge holders receive a permit free of charge.
  • There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
  • For site/campus car parks there is a particular section for the URL for University Parking which is:
  • https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/sustainability/travel/cartravel/parkingattheuniversity.

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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 stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the building.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left for the first section.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the access tunnel at the side of the building, to the lower level.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down through the tunnel, and in the doorway.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are markings on the tunnel floor which make it look like designated parking bays but these are only to indicate to any service drivers to beware.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located through the tunnel and round to the rear of the courtyard.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading up to the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is step free internal access to the lecture theatre via the lift from the accessible entrance.

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Outside Access (Old Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right beyond the service tunnel.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are several sets of stairs throughout the building.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Level 4 Common Room area and rooms, Level 6 rooms.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 544kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The lift door opens by sliding and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 148cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 10in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are 130-150cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Reception (Level 2)

• The Janitor's Booth is located opposite the lift on Level 2, adjacent to the main entrance.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • If no janitor is available, they can be reached by calling extension 4465 or 3107.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to corridor rooms to the right as you enter.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp and corridor slope down to it are shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the rear of Level 2.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps down and back up are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
  • There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to room 333.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The Level 3 steps to room 333 are shown in photographs 9 and 10.
  • 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 flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good 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.
  • The hearing loops are located within the lecture theatres.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Level 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on Level 3, leading to room 333.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3 and U3.
• The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was not available to survey in July 2022.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 1, ahead as you enter, within both male and female standard toilets, on Level 2, to the left from the lift, on Level 2, further round to the left from the lift, on Level 3, ahead from the lift, within both male and female standard toilets, and on Level 5, to the left from the lift.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1, ahead as you enter, on Level 2, to the left from the lift, and on Level 3, ahead from the lift..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1, off the main corridor from the old building entrance and on Level 5, to the left from the lift..
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2, to the left from the lift (accessible toilet), on Level 2, further round to the left from the lift (accessible toilet) and on Level 5, to the left from the lift (accessible toilet)..
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 5, to the left from the lift (requires code).

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets on Level 1, ahead as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male 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 poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 205cm (5ft 5in 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.
• Comments View
  • There is alternative transfer space available in the female toilet accessible cubicle, shown in photographs 7 to 12.
  • The baby change table is located in the female toilet, shown in photograph 14.
  • There are also accessible toilet cubicles within the standard toilets on Level 3, ahead from the lift.
  • The Level 3 accessible cubicle is shown in photographs 15 to 26.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 2, to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 172cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 76cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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 left.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 103cm.
  • 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 124cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • There is also a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet offering alternative transfer space and a drop down rail, 30m further round Level 2.
  • The further accessible toilet is shown in photographs 7 to 12.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 5)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 5, to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • 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 116cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • The female and male toilets are located on Level 1, ahead as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
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  • 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 92cm.
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  • The male toilet is located on Level 1, off the old building corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 39m from the old building entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a standard shower accessed via a deep step in this male toilet.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets throughout the building.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets throughout the building.

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Parent and Baby Room

• A parent and baby changing room is available on Level 5, to the left from the lift.
• There is a baby change unit available within the room.
• The height of the baby change table is 103cm.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides available.
• This room (531) requires a code to gain entry.
• The code is available from janitorial staff or staff in room 508.
• At the time of survey in August 2019 the code was: C1267Z.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard toilets on Level 1, off the old building corridor.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is 1 deep step without handrails leading into the shower.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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• Information on Evacuation from University Buildings View
  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building has refuge alerters.
  • Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift.
  • All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.
  • The refuge alerters in this building are located in/at; the areas adjacent to the lift and stairs.