Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; art 'tank gallery' spaces including the 'Large Bath' and 'Small Bath' spaces, and meeting rooms.
- Faculties within the building include Fine Arts.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the left after the accessible entrance.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the left after the accessible entrance; to the rear of the 'Large Pool' gallery space; and on the first floor through the door at the top of the main stairs.
Opening Times
- The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
- To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
- Email: course-info@gold.ac.uk.
- Search for a course.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
- Email: admissions@gold.ac.uk.
- To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
- Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
- To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
- Email: disability@gold.ac.uk.
- The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
- There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction. - There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking.
There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance. - For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
- For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
- New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
- For more information on Southeastern services to New Cross please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is New Cross.
- London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
- For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By DLR
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- The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
- Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
- For more information on DLR services to Deptford Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- TfL Go.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
- The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 193cm x 544cm (6ft 4in x 17ft 10in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.
Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 116cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
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Comments
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- The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Laurie Grove, to the left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laurie Grove Baths Accessible Entrance'.
- 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is very uneven ground on the approach to the entrance.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Accessible Entrance)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located straight ahead after the accessible entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the 'Large Bath' gallery space.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Laurie Grove, to the right of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laurie Grove Baths Building'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is stepped access to the first floor of the 'Small Bath' gallery space, and rooms 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2.
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Circulation
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- There are no 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, stone, wood and concrete.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played on portable devices on an ad hoc basis.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Step(s) (for rooms G03, G04, G06, and 1.2)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the main entrance, then on the right before the 'Small Bath' gallery space.
- The step(s) is/are used to access rooms G03, G04, G06, and 1.2.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 24cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located along the corridor in front of the 'Small Bath' gallery space.
- The step(s) is/are used to access room 1.2.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- These steps are arranged into a spiral staircase.
Other Floors (Main)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located straight ahead after the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
- There is a chair stair lift to overcome the stairs.
Other Floors (Left)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead and left from the accessible entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the accessible entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on 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 not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
Other Floors (First to Second Floor)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the top of the left hand stairs, through the left hand corner door.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the top of the left hand stairs.
- 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 the first floor and on the second floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 26cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not 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 not 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.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 2.1 and 2.2.
Other Floors ('Large Bath' Gallery Space)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the front of the building, on the left within the 'Large Bath' gallery space.
- The stairs are approximately 26m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 26cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is not a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar set of stairs to the rear of the 'Small Bath' gallery space.
- The areas on other floors which are not accessible include the first floor of the 'Small Bath' gallery space.
Lift
- The lift is located in the main stairwell.
- 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 34m (37yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 150kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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.
- The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 71cm (2ft 9in x 2ft 4in).
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- This lift was out of service at the time of survey (May 2024).
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left after the accessible entrance, through the door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 246cm (5ft 12in x 8ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 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 medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm (3ft).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left after the accessible entrance, through the door.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located to the rear of the building in the 'Small Bath' exhibit area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 49m from the main entrance.
- 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 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is an additional shared standard toilet on the first floor at the top of the left hand stairs, through the left hand corner door.
