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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 54 houses and 26 studio flats including 6 ensuite accessible rooms with a mix of showers and baths and 2 high care units.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
    
  • Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Vitality tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
    
  • From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
    
  • Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
    
  • For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
  • There are a number of staff and student permit holder car parks at Talbot Campus.
    
  • A permit is only required between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
    
  • The Visitor and Events car park is pay and display between 07:00 – 16:00.
    
  • Outside these hours there is no charge.
    
  • A map showing the car parks can be found here.
• By Bus View
  • As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
    
  • This service provides transport between the two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
    
  • At Talbot Campus services run regularly during term-time and timetables can be found on the UNIBUS website.
    
  • The U1 and U3 bus services are in operation during university vacation times, running at least every 30 minutes.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
    
  • The fastest train service from London to Bournemouth takes approximately 1.5hrs.
    
  • From the station, Morebus services run to Talbot Campus, or you can catch a more direct UNIBUS by from Dorchester House.
    
  • There is a taxi rank at the station. A taxi journey to Talbot Campus takes approximately 10 minutes.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail. .
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bournemouth Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Bournemouth Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Bournemouth University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 969696.
• Email: accommodation@bournemouth.ac.uk.
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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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 Visitor and Events Parking.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
• 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the rear of the student centre.
  • The What3Words for the drop off point is spot.marked.gave.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of Talbot House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 1in x 20ft 0in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus, with tactile paving at the crossing points.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (98ft) from the Talbot House.
  • The car park surface is part tarmac and part gravel.
  • Parking charges apply between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
  • Outside these hours there is no parking charge.
  • Blue Badge holders are eligible for free parking however, this needs to be booked in by a staff member.
  • The payment machine is located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The touchpad for the payment machine is 132cm from the ground.
  • The path next to the machine is on a slight incline.
  • Payment cannot be made by phone however, it can be made by following the weblink on car park signage.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Talbot Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Campus. There is tactile paving at the crossing points.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (65ft) from the Christchurch Building.
  • All site/campus car parks can be located using this map
  • This car park can be used by staff and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders however, they must also hold a valid staff or student parking permit.
    
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and can be found using this map
  • There are a total of 31 designated Blue Badge parking bays within Talbot Campus’ permit holder car parks.

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Outside Access (Mary Anne House Block 55)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Mary Anne House in the centre of the Student Village.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Accommodation Entrance - Block 47)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The ramp immediately beyond the entrance is a temporary ramp which can be removed creating a small step.
  • Entrances to houses without accessible rooms are stepped.
  • Entrances to the high care rooms have slight slopes.

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Accommodation (Block 59 - High Care Room SE)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Room SE.
  • The accessible facilities are located within Block 59.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was SE.
  • The width of the door to the room is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 300cm x 415cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 7in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable table and bed, and an overhead hoist covering the bedroom, toilet and shower areas.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are accessible units in the kitchen (81cm high).
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 251cm x 260cm (8ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located throughout the Student Village.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • This is a self-contained studio apartment with an adjoining carers room.
  • This room maybe outfitted differently for different students upon request.
  • There is a similar adjacent studio room.

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Accommodation (3 Bed Flat with Accessible Room and Shower - 47C)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 47C.
  • The accessible facilities are located the ground floor of Block 47.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 47C.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 215cm x 215cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
  • The bed is 53cm (1ft 9in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are an overhead powered hoist which covers the bedroom area only.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 185cm x 280cm (6ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Accommodation (Accessible Room with Shower - 5C)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 5C.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor directly beyond the House 5 entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 5C.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 220cm x 215cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • The bed is 52cm (1ft 8in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 212cm x 242cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located throughout the Student Village.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • There is a shower with a low threshold of 5cm.

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Common Room

• This room is located on the left as you enter the Mary Anne House Block 56. The door is a single light door 78cm wide. There is a second manual door permanently open 78cm wide.
• The automatic entrance door from the Laundry room is opened via a push pad 84cm from the ground. The door is 76cm wide. To exit to the laundry room is via a push pad 84cm from the ground.
• This room contains tables between 49cm and 73cm high.
• This room contains seats with no arm rests, sofas and bench seats.
• Flooring is laminate and carpet. Lighting is moderate to good.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located ahead as you enter the Mary Anne House entrance 57. The external door is a push pad operated automatic door. The push pad is 100cm from the ground. The door is 78cm wide.
• The entrance to the laundry is level and has a push pad operated automatic door which opens away from you and is 79cm wide. The push pad is 84cm from the floor.
• There are low level washer and drier machines with controls up to 94cm high.
• An app - washernet.co.uk - is used to access and pay to use washing machines and dryers.
• There are seats available with arm rests.
• Lighting is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first.
  • The stairs are located directly beyond the Mary Anne House entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Mary Anne House entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases in all of the houses.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Fusion Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block 47)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located Block 47.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in the entrance to Block 47.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the entrance to Block 47.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Block 47)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the oven and the sink.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 70cm.
• There are dining chairs with armrests only.