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Trent Building

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Summary

  • Service View
  • Building View
    • The following teaching areas/facilities are located on each floor:
      LG (Lower Ground) Floor - Café, School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and School of English Study Space, Performing Arts Studies (LG18), Open Access Computer Rooms (LG25 & LG27)
      A (Ground) Floor - Reception, Teaching Rooms, Great Hall, Council Dining Room, Pro-Vice-Chancellors Chief Financial Officer, Security, Committee Room (A19)
      B (First) Floor - Arts Graduate Centre, School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, Department of American and Canadian Studies, Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
      C (Second) Floor - Faculty of Arts' School Office.
    • Route from Life Sciences Building Car Park to Trent Building Main Entrance link (new tab) - click here.
    • Car Parks link (new tab) - click here.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located at the west end of the south corridors, on the A (Ground) and the Lower Ground floors.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the A (Ground) floor (South and North), on the B (First) floor and on the C (Second) floor (both South).
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the A (Ground) floor (South and North), on the L1 floor (between Lower Ground and Ground), on the B (First) floor (South) and on the C (Second) floor (South and North).
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the L1 split levels (between Lower Ground and A Ground) at the west and east ends of the south corridor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing rooms.

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Getting Here (University Park South Entrance)

  • By Road View
    • The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
      It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
      University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
      The South Entrance is accessed off the A6005 (University Boulevard), which leads off the A52 (Clifton Boulevard).
      Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey. The North Entrance is accessed from the westbound A52 (Derby Road), the South Entrance from the A6005 (University Boulevard) and the West Entrance from the A6464 (Woodside Road).
      Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
    • If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
      Blue Badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site.
    • For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus services which run through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34C, 34, N34 Night Service and 36U.
      Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
      The South Entrance can also be accessed via buses that serve University Boulevard via the Skylink Nottingham service, the 18 and Indigo Service. The stop is known as South Entrance (Stop UN04).
      There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
      Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
      - Sutton Bonington Campus
      - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
      - King's Meadow Campus
      - Jubilee Campus.
    • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is University of Nottingham .
    • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
      Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to the South Entrance is the University of Nottingham stop.
    • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking (East Car Park - Trent Building)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all users.
    • The car park is located next to the East Entrance, off Jubilee Avenue.
    • 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) markings are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 256cm x 424cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
    • 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 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Trent Building East 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This car park was not in general use at the time of the survey as it was being used as a site for temporary marquees.

Building Parking (West Car Park - Trent Building)

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders.
    • The car park is located next to the West Entrance, off Jubilee Avenue.
    • 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 140cm wide.
    • 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the West 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 600cm x 210cm (19ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Jubilee Avenue.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (West Car Park - Great Hall Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the West Car Park.
    • This entrance gives access to the Great Hall.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Great Hall'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
    • The width of the wider bollards is 180cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the paved surface in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

East and West Entrances to Quad

  • The Trent Building has a quadrangle shape with a central courtyard which is known as the Quad.
  • The most commonly used entrances into the building (the Main (South) Entrance and the North Entrance) are located within the Quad.
  • Alternative access is via the Great Hall Entrance directly from the West Car Park.
  • Access into the Quad is via the West Entrance or East Entrance which are located off the West Car Park and East Car Park respectively.
  • Both the East and West entrances are open passageways with a central bollard.
  • The passing widths for the bollards range from 118cm to 125cm.
  • The bollards do not have a good colour contrast with the flooring but affixed signs make them distinguishable.
  • The Quad has a smooth paved surface throughout with only very slight to slight slopes.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor paving is poor.

Outside Access (Quad - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the Quad.
    • This entrance gives access to A (Ground) floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Trent Building'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 168cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Outside Access (Quad - North Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the Quad.
    • This entrance gives access to A (Ground) floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'North Entrance'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • At the time of the survey the doors were set to open automatically without having to use the push pads.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Outside Access (B Floor (North) Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the outer wall, on the north side of the building, near the walled gardens.
    • This entrance gives access to B (First) floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'B Floor (North) Entrance'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • At the time of the survey this entrance was being used as an exit only (except in emergencies).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the long path leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Entrance (Reception and Visitors Centre)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located immediately beyond the Main Entrance, to the left.
    • This entrance gives access to the Reception and Visitors Centre.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Reception and Visitors Centre'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Comments View
    • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic visitors have to exit the Reception and Visitors Centre via a separate door (see photograph 2).
    • The exit door opens towards you (pull).
    • The door is easy (light) to open and has an opening width of 88cm.

Reception (Reception and Visitors Centre)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located immediately beyond the Main Entrance, to the left.
    • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 113cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • Comments View
    • There is signage to inform visitors what is on each floor of the building in the foyer outside the Reception and Visitors Centre.

Counter (Security)

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located on the A (Ground) floor, in a corridor off the stairwell next to the Executive Office.
    • The counter is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
    • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.
  • Comments View
    • The counter height is 96cm.
    • There are two manual single doors to open along the corridor leading to Security which may be difficult for some people to open.
    • There is a stepped exit out to the Quad from the Security area (see photographs 2 to 4).
    • The door opens towards you (pull) and has a closer so may be difficult for some people to exit.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • There are 2 steps immediately beyond the exit which are clearly marked.
    • The heights of the steps are 14cm and 10cm.
    • The steps do not have handrails.
    • There is a bell outside the exit for people who need assistance at a height of 98cm, the bell was broken at the time of the survey.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to the 'L1 - West - Toilet/Shower Rooms', the 'Male - Great Hall - Senate Chamber Corridor Stair' standard toilet and the stage in the Great Hall.
    • There is no Lower Ground floor on the north side of the building.
      The Lower Ground floor has 3 split levels.
      The main (South) lift gives access to the upper section (L1) and the lower section (LG) where the café and East Drive corridor are located.
      This lift does not serve the middle section of the lower ground floor but there is a platform lift between the lowest and middle sections at either end of the south corridor.
      There is no internal access to A (Ground) floor in the north side of the building from the south side.
      This means you have to exit the building via the Main Entrance, cross the Quad and re-enter via the North Entrance.
      Please note there are no accessible toilet facilities on the north side of the building.
      There is internal access between the north and south sides of the building on B (First) and C (Second) floors.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and wood.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
    • There are some hearing assistance systems in some of the teaching/seminar rooms.

Step(s) (Great Hall - Stage)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the stage in the Great Hall.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the stage.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
    • There is also a stair down to a locked door at the rear of the stage (photograph 2).

Eating and Drinking (Café Trent)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located on the lowest section of the Lower Ground floor, at the east end of the south corridor.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
    • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 49cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables, sofas and booths.
    • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Entrance (Exit to East Drive)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the east end of the South corridor.
    • This entrance gives access to the Exit for East Drive and the Tunnel to Portland Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Exit to East Drive'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located after the entrance and along the corridor.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Other Floors (South Corridor - East)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located at the east end of the south corridor, next to the Executive Office.
    • The stairs are approximately 38m from the Main Entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • There are manual, double doors to access the stairs from L1.
      The doors have closers and may be difficult for some people to open.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, L1, A, B and C.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Lift (South)

  • The lift is for staff use only.
  • The lift is located at the east end of the south corridor, next to the Executive Office.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the Main Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, L1, A, B and C.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 132cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • The L1 floor is for access to the LG25 and LG27 Computer Rooms and the toilet/shower rooms.
    The lower ground floor has 3 split levels and this lift gives access to the upper section (L1) and the lower section (LG) where the café and East Drive corridor (currently closed for construction work) are located.
    This lift does not serve the middle section of the lower ground floor but there is a platform lift between the lowest and middle sections.

Lift (Lower Ground - South Corridor - East - Platform)

  • The lift is located on the LG (Lower Ground) floor, at the east end of the south corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main (South) lift.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 180cm (3ft 2in x 5ft 11in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • There is a short steep ramp leading up to the platform lift on the lower level.

Other Floors (South Corridor - West)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located at the west end of the south corridor, next to the Great Hall.
    • The stairs are approximately 36m from the Main Entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, A, B and C.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • There are no handrails on the section of the stair leading down to the lowest section of the lower ground floor.

Lift (Lower Ground - South Corridor - West - Platform)

  • The lift is located on the lower ground floor, at the east end of the south corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the east platform lift.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 175cm (3ft 2in x 5ft 9in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
  • There is a short steep ramp leading up to the platform lift on the lower level.
    This platform lift gives access to the lowest section of the Lower Ground floor at the west end of the south corridor.
    This is where the Senate Chamber is located.

Other Floors (North Stairs)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in the corridor beyond the North Entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 8m from the North Entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, A and B.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are separate handrails to cover the top and bottom steps of each flight.
    • The handrail on the left going up is easy to grip.
    • There is a banister on the right hand side which may be less easy to grip for some people.

Lift (NOT DONE North)

  • The lift is located in the corridor beyond the North Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the North Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 (A), 2 (B).
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 130cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The internal lift control heights range between 108cm - 132cm.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Other Floors (Great Hall - Senate Chamber Corridor)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located off the Great Hall, to the right of the stage.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are A (Great Hall) - LG (Senate Chamber Corridor).
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
  • Other Information View
    • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a male standard toilet off the mid landing.
  • Comments View
    • This stairwell just gives an alternative route between the Senate Chamber and the Great Hall.

Tunnel to the Portland Building

  • There is a tunnel to access the Portland Building from the Trent Building.
  • The majority of the tunnel is level access.
  • The tunnel corridor is 150cm+ wide.
  • The flooring is vinyl.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels in the tunnel are moderate to good.

Entrance (Tunnel to the Portland Building)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located before the tunnel.
    • This entrance gives access to the tunnel to the Portland Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Covered Route to Portland Building'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Tunnel Entrance)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located immediately after you enter the tunnel.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the tunnel to the Portland Building.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Entrance (Exit from the Tunnel)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the Lower Ground floor at the far West of the Trent Building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Portland Building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm.

Accessible Toilet(s) (A (Ground) Floor - South Corridor - West)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on A (Ground) floor, next to the Great Hall.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • 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 150cm x 380cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is 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 98cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Accessible Toilet(s) (LG (Lower Ground) Floor - South Corridor - West)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the lowest section of the Lower Ground floor, at the west end of the south corridor, next to the Senate Chamber.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the platform 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • 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 278cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • 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.
    • 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 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 female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 120cm and 162cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Accessible Toilet(s) (NEW B (First) Floor South Corridor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the South Lift.
    • 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 good.
    • The door opens outwards (automatically).
    • The door is light.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • 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 142cm x 168cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 142cm and 153cm 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 shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist turn 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 102cm.
    • 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 (4ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Accessible Toilet(s) (NEW Floor A (Ground) North Entrance))

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left from the North Entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the North entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • 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 178cm x 196cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button 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 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 is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 169cm and 180cm 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
    • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • 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 good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

Accessible Toilet(s) (NEW Left Hand Transfer B (Second) Floor North Corridor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor B, on the north corridor.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the North Lift.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm (3ft).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 172cm (6ft 8in 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 127cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
    • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 119cm and 132cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • 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 left 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 91cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Changing Room (L1 (Lower Ground) Floor - West - Toilet/Shower Rooms)

  • Location and Access View
    • This standard changing room is located on the split level between the A (Ground) and LG (Lower Ground) floors.
    • There is stepped access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • There is no lock for the toilet door.
    • The width of the standard changing room opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 650cm x 340cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet and a wash basin.
    • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a shower cubicle.
    • This is a male changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
    • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
    • There is a similar female changing room in the same location.
      There is stepped access only to these changing rooms.
      The shower cubicles are accessed via a 20cm step.

Standard Changing Room (L1 (Lower Ground) Floor - East - Toilet/Shower Rooms)

  • Location and Access View
    • This standard changing room is located on the split level between the A (Ground) and Lower Ground floors.
    • This standard changing room is approximately 14m from the main (South) lift.
    • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 220cm x 350cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
    • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a shower cubicle.
    • This is a shared changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
    • There are 2 shower rooms in the same location.
      The other shower room is much smaller (160cm x 190cm).
      Step free access to this level is via lift and through Computer Room LG25.
      These shower rooms are for the use of one person at a time.
      The shower cubicles are accessed via a 16cm step.

Standard Toilet(s) (A (Ground) Floor - South Corridor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located off the south corridor between the Main Entrance foyer and the Executive Office.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Main 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 94cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the ground floor in the corridor leading to Security.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 42m from the Main 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 94cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Male - Great Hall - Senate Chamber Corridor Stair)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located off the landing between A (Ground) and LG (Lower Ground) floors.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • 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 95cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (A (Ground) Floor - North)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The all gender toilet is located on A (Ground) floor, in the corridor beyond the North Entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the North 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 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (B (First) Floor - South Corridor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on B (First) floor, off the south corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m from the lift.
    • 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 92cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on B (first floor), off the south corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
    • 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 available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 94cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Female B (first) Floor North Corridor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the north corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the north entrance lift.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (C (Second) Floor - South Corridor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on C (Second) floor, off the south corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the south lift.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located off the stairwell at the west end of the south corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 75m from the south lift.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • This was signed as a staff toilet.

Standard Toilet(s) (C (Second) Floor - North)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on C (Second) floor opposite the north lift.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the lift.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.