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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; York Business School teaching rooms, lecture theatres and staff offices, Occupational Therapy and Clinical Skills teaching rooms and labs, Student Recruitment, Marketing, Admissions, Conference and Alumni and Website offices.
  • There is a link bridge to the Fountains Learning Centre on the first floor, and also to the Foss Building on the second floor.
  • Fountains Learning Centre link (new tab) - click here.
  • Foss Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors next to the lift. There are also accessible toilets on the first floor along the corridor straight ahead then to the left and to the right from the lift.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on all floors next to the lift, and also on the first floor along the corridor straight ahead then to the left and to the right from the lift.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors next to the lift, and also on the first floor along the corridor straight ahead then to the left and to the right from the lift.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG014 - Mini Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG017 - Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab).
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG016 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG019 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG102 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG103 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG104 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG119 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG120 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG121 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG123 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG124 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG125 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG126 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG127 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG221/222 - Kitchen and Bathroom Suite please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG223 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG232 - Mock Ward please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG228 - Consultation Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG227 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG230 - Group Workroom please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG233 - Learning Room please click here (new tab).
• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG109 - Boardroom please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG203 - Interview Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG204 - Subject Director Interview Room please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG189 - Lobby to Fountains Link please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG228 - Group Study Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DG229 - Group Study Room please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the north of York City Centre. It can be accessed from the south by the A19, from the east by the A1036. From the north it can be accessed by Haxby Road or Huntingdon Road.
  • There are two public pay and display car parks located near to the campus. To the north west of the campus is the Union Terrace Car Park and to the south east of the campus is the Monk Bar Car Park. Blue Badge parking can also be found on the campus.
  • For more information on parking in York please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are two bus stops near to the campus. The York St John University Bus Stop on Clarence Street which serves routes 1, 5, 5A, 6, 40. The Gillygate Bus Stop along Gillygate which serves 1, 5, 5A, 6.
  • For more information on Park and Ride Information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is York Railway Station.
  • York Railway Station is located 0.8 miles to the South West of the University on the other side of the River Ouse.
  • For more information on trains to York please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on York Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the campus, please see the How To Find Us page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • York Travel Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Union Terrace Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Monk Bar Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • York Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Route From York Station to De Grey please click here (new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The University Library is located within the Fountain's Learning Centre.
  For more information on accessibility support within the Library please follow this link - https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/students/library/supporting-accessibility/ .
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• Blue badge holders will be guaranteed a permit free of charge if evidence of the disabled badge is supplied at the time of application.
• To see more information on Student Parking Permits please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on York St John's Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01904 629 816.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01904 876 660.
• Email: [email protected].
• There is a dog toileting area located within the wildlife/nature area by the Chapel.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Fountains Learning Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the far side of Fountains Learning Centre from this building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Union Terrace.
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of Clarence Street from this building.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Fountains Terrace)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of Fountains Learning Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 530cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the rear entrance of the Fountains Learning Centre.

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Approach (From Lord Mayor's Walk / Clarence Street)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Step(s) View
  • This slope leads up from the corner of Lord Mayor's Walk and Clarence Street into the courtyard to access the Street Side entrance of De Grey Court and the Gateway Building.

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Outside Access (Street Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard accessed from Lord Mayor's Walk and Clarence Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception foyer on the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Main Reception'.
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 84cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.

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Outside Access (Campus Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the campus side of the building, in the corner closest to the Foss Building and Fountains Learning Centre.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception foyer on the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'De Grey Court'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Reception (Campus Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in the ground floor reception foyer, between the Street Side and Campus Side entrances.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Street Side 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
• 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor in the Reception foyer.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables and bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • 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 moderate to good.
• 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.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the reception desk as you face it, opposite the lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the Street Side entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The stairwell doors are permanently held open.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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 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
  • There are identical staircases at the end of each of the corridors in this building, which are accessed by singe heavy doors. The staircases at the rear do not access the third floor.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk as you face it.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Street Side 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, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 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.

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Entrance (First Floor Entrance from Fountains Learning Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Fountains Learning Centre, in the far right hand corner of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of De Grey Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Exit to DeGrey Court'.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 92cm.
  • The security barriers are located just before the first set of doors.

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Entrance (Second Floor Link from the Foss Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the second floor of the Foss Building from the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of De Grey Court.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just inside the second set of doors.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Link from the Foss Building)

• The lift is located on the steps leading down from the second floor link from the Foss Building.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the second set of doors at the link.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• 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 dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 105cm.
• 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 moderate to good.
• The wall controls are between 82 and 94cm high.

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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 on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left of the reception desk as you face it.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Street Side 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 written text, pictorial, Braille and tactile 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 94cm.
  • 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 171cm x 203cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 8in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 122cm 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 90cm.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, along the corridor to the rear of the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 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, Braille, tactile 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 93cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 222cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm 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.
  • 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 99cm (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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 97cm.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Side)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, along the corridor straight ahead then to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the 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 written text, Braille, tactile and 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 light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
  • 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 fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 220cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 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 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 84cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Right Side)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor around to the right as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 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 written text, pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 95cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 185cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm 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 backrest.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 91cm.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left of the reception desk as you face it.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the Street Side entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The ambulant cubicle in the ground floor female toilet has a grab rail on the left hand side only (shown in photograph 6). The female toilets in the same location on the other floors contain ambulant cubicles with horizontal grab rails on both sides (photograph 8). There are further standard toilets on the first floor on the corridor straight ahead from the lift then left. These do not contain ambulant cubicles (photograph 6).