Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
The Faculty of Medicine
Seminar rooms
Meeting rooms
Offices
The WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Training and Education.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter, on the first floor, by the entrance to lecture room 116c. There is another on the second floor by the computer area and on the third floor to the rear of the floor. Lastly, there is another on the lower ground floor, straight ahead as you exit the lift.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, by the entrance to lecture room 116c and on the second floor by the lift.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, by the entrance, on the first floor straight ahead as you exit the lift. There are also separate toilets on the lower ground floor, and third floor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations, on the ground floor and within the Nursing Mother's Room on the second floor, to the right side of the building.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 106 - Practice A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 108 - Practice B please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 110 - Practice C please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 107 - Communications Skills A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 109 - Communications Skills B please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 111 - Communications Skills C please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 205 - PBL1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB 207 - PBL2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Collaborative Learning Suite A, B and C please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB.104 Examination Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB.115 Room K (Tutorial) please click here (new tab).
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB LG04 - Seminar Room B1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB LG06 - Seminar Room B2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB.116A please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB.116B please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CXRB.116C please click here (new tab).
- Computer Room(s) View
- Other Room(s) View
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Head west on Talgarth Road/A4. Keep left to continue on Talgarth Road for 0.2 miles. Use any lane and turn slightly left onto Talgarth Road/A219/A315. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Fulham Palace. Continue for 0.3 miles and Charing Cross Imperial College is located on the left.
- Parking costs £2.40 per hour. Please ensure you have enough change to pay for and display your ticket in the windscreen of your vehicle.
There are 25 disabled parking spaces on site which are free for Blue Badge holders. When using a disabled parking bay, please make sure you display a valid Blue Badge in the windscreen of your vehicle.
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By Bus
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- Please use the Transport for London bus map to help you find your way to hospital. The following buses stop directly outside Charing Cross Hospital Please see the links below. The nearest bus stop is located just outside the hospital site on Fulham Palace Road.
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By Train
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- Kensington Olympia over ground railway station is approximately a 22 minute walk from the college.
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By Underground
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- Baron’s Court, situated in zone two on the Piccadilly line, is the closest underground station to Charing Cross Hospital. It is approximately a nine minute walk from the hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the link below for up to date bus services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the link below for up to date over ground services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the link below for up to date underground services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
- Email: disability@imperial.ac.uk.
- To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
- Email: student.hub@imperial.ac.uk.
- To see more information on Accommodation Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
- Email: accommodation@imperial.ac.uk.
- To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
- Email: occhealth@imperial.ac.uk.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the 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.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 400cm (12ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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 standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Margravine 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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- The car park is for Trust permit holders only or pre-booked arrangements.
- The car park also contains 6 standard bays and 1 electric car bay for use by the university.
- The other parking bays here are for the hospital.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 117cm (3ft 10.06in) .
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 10.66in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 7.5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is located within the library on the second floor.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
Reception (Reynolds Reception)
- Reynolds Reception is located to the right as you enter.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located ahead of the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- Similar staircases are located to the north and south sides of the building. There are manual, heavy double doors to access the stairwell on all floors. This is a fire exit staircase (as shown in photograph 3).
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead of the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor and on the third floor.
- The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Opening Times (Reynolds Café)
- Monday 08:45 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:45 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:45 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:45 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:45 - 16:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Opening Times (Reynolds Bar)
- Monday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 17:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 17:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Eating and Drinking (Reynolds Café and Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The café/bar is located in front of you on entrance to the building.
- There is step-free access to the café/bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The height of the Bar counter is 110cm.
- The height of the café counter is 86cm.
- The café serves hot and cold snacks.
- The bar serves drinks and snacks.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are two 15cm steps to access the stage in the bar area.
Entrance (Library Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the library reception.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9.48in).
Reception (Library)
- Library Reception is located on the second floor.
- The desk is 6m (19.68504ft) from the lift.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- There are security barriers located at reception which have a width of 91cm and a card reader height of 103cm.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and height adjustable chair is / are available.
Fitness Suite (Energia Gym)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the lower ground floor.
- The fitness suite is 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 140cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is not available.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Ablution Facility
- This is located on the third floor, to the right side of the building straight ahead beyond the lift.
- The door into the room is a single push door which has a width of 86cm.
- The door lock is a lever twist lock.
- The room has a dry bench.
- There are also hand and feet dryers at heights of 130cm and 30cm, respectively.
- The seat at the washing facility is 55cm high.
- There is a 16cm step to get into the washing facility.
- The taps are sensors.
- There are coat hooks which are 153cm high.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
Prayer Room
- The prayer room is divided into two separate areas, each with an access door.
- One entrance is signed 'Brothers' and the other entrance is signed 'Sisters'.
- There are entrances into the Prayer Room are to the right of the building on the third floor, straight ahead as you exit the lift and at the rear of the floor.
- The Brothers and Sisters entrances are similar, both are single push doors with a width of 87cm.
- The coat hooks within the prayer room are 145cm and 174cm high.
- The lighting is low to moderate.
Nursing Mothers Room
- The room is located to the right of the building, to the rear of the third floor.
- The door into the room is a manual 86cm wide door that opens away from you.
- The card reader to get access into the room is 115cm high.
- The room has a rocking chair with arm rests on both sides, a mirror, microwave and fridge.
- The work top and wash basin is 91cm high.
- The wash basin has lever controls, not mixer.
- The towel dispenser is 114cm high.
- The lighting is low to moderate.
- The coat hook is 142cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left on entering via the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 153cm (5ft 7in x 5ft).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The baby changing table is 100cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First 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 to the right as you exit the lift and at the end of the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The visual 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 214cm (5ft 8in x 7ft).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual 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).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 88cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (42ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor in the Library.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 138cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm .
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Shower with Adaptations)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead, as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 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 pictorial 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 light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 238cm x 239cm (7ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 left.
- 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) and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 111cm and 173cm from the floor.
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 139cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Accessible Shower
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- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
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Comments
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- There is also another similar flip-down chair used as a dry seat for changing.
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 to your left on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main 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 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The gender neutral toilet is located to the rear of the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
