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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms, laboratories, and a sports hall.
  • There is a link bridge to Skell on the first floor, and De Grey Court on the second floor.
  • Skell - SK link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building, on the first floor along the corridor ahead as you exit the lift, and on the second floor along the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building, on the first floor along the corridor ahead as you exit the lift, and on the second floor along the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building, on the first floor along the corridor ahead as you exit the lift, and on the second floor along the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the left hand transfer accessible toilet on the ground floor, to the front right of the building as you enter.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building as you enter.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building as you enter, in the standard female and male changing rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor to the front right of the building as you enter, in the standard female and male changing rooms.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212A - Psychology Group Room A please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212B - Psychology Group Room B please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212C - Psychology Group Room C please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS213 - Law Court please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS121 - Psychology Laboratory please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS025 - Psychology Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS028 - Physiology Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS030 - Biomechanics Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212E - Test Laboratory E please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212F - Test Laboratory F please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212G - Test Laboratory G please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212H - Test Laboratory H please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212J - Test Laboratory J please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212K - Test Laboratory K please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212L - Test Laboratory L please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS212M - Test Laboratory M please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS219 - Biomedical Science Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS216 - Biology/Biochemical Laboratory please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS007 - Sports Performance Hall please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FS122 - Fitness & Conditioning Suite 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 Terrace.
  • The car park is located to the front right of the 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 Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Union Terrace.
• 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.
  • Photographs 1 - 4 show the Union Terrace public car park.

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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 Holgate)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are 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 height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Foss FS'.
  • 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 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
  • 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 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (YSJ Active)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 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 87cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• 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 and vinyl.
  • 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • 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 play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the fitness suite.
  • 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 hand side of the foyer as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are 2 sets of manual, heavy, single doors with a locked extension leaf to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 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 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • These stairs are shown in photographs 1-6. There is a similar set of stairs at the rear right of the building (shown in photographs 7-9).

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Lift

• The lift is located at the front left of the building as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 G, 1, 2.
• 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 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 medium.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 208cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
• 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 good.

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Entrance (First Floor Link From Skell)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Skell, at the left hand side of Skell.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of Foss.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main 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 78cm.

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Entrance (Second Floor Link from De Grey Court)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of De Grey Court, at the end of the corridor straight ahead and the to the right as you exit the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of the Foss Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'DG 286 Bridge Link to Foss'.
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • 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 De Grey Court)

• The lift is located on the steps leading up to the second floor link to the Foss Building.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the De Grey Court lift.
• 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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Entrance (Biomedical Science)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of Foss, to the front right of the building as you exit the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to the Biomedical Science department, and laboratories FS219, SK222, and SK223.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Biomedical Science'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 111cm.
  • 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 87cm.
  • Entrance to this area is by staff admittance only. Students are not issued with a keyfob.

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Entrance (FS212)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the FS212 Group Rooms and Test Laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Psychology & Counselling'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 129cm.
  • The main 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 78cm.
  • There is an exit button to unlock the door at a height of 124cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer)

• 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, to the front right of the building as you enter through FS007.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 written text, Braille 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 heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
  • 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 144cm x 219cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm.
  • 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 lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer With Shower)

• 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, to the front right of the building as you enter through FS007.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) 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 written text, pictorial and Braille 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
  • 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 275cm x 242cm (9ft x 7ft 11in).
  • 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 190cm.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 171cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• 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 ahead as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 Braille, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm.
  • 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 172cm x 226cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 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 fair.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, along the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) 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 Braille, 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • 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 143cm x 169cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the front right of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet is shown in photographs 1 - 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, along the corridor ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet is shown in photographs 4 - 6.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the second floor, along the main corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the front right of the building as you enter.
  • The changing area is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 9m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 19m from the FS007 - Sports Performance Hall.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible shower and standard showers.
  • This is a female changing area.
  • Similar male changing area(s) are available.
  • The 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 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are no changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
  • Photographs 1 - 8 show the female changing room. Photographs 9 - 11 show the male changing room.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.

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Accessible Shower (Female Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible shower is located in the shower area of the female changing area.
  • This accessible shower is approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • There is no signage on or near the shower door.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 accessible showers in the female changing area (shown in photographs 1 - 2).
  • There are 2 accessible showers in the male changing area (shown in photographs 3 - 4).