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WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge

Waterside Building, Durham University, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL

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Access To

  • WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge is located on Level 04 of the Waterside Building - Durham University Business School.
  • View information on Waterside Building - Durham University Business School (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, automatic doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge.
  • There is a key card reader to open the doors at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Room

  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: high stools, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: high tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a television within the lounge.
    Within WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge are the entrances to WB-4002 Executive Hub Boardroom, WB-4003 Executive Meeting Room, WB-4004 Executive Hub Meeting Room, WB-4005 and the Executive Hub Terrace.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a gender neutral toilet.

Toilet with Adaptations (Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge on Level 04 of the Waterside Building.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 192cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.