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Introduction

• In AirSpace you can get up-close to some of the most famous aircraft in the world, including the Lancaster, Spitfire, Concorde, and Vulcan. Explore around and underneath the aircraft. Get to know how they fly, how they’re made and discover the impact they’ve made on your world.

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Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information

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Getting Around Duxford

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'AirSpace'.
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is also a set of automatic revolving doors at the entrance.
    There is button at the entrance which can be used to slow the speed of the revolving doors.
    After you enter the AirSpace Hangar there is a Braille and Tactile map of the exhibitions and attractions.
    The recommended route around Airspace is to go the Level 1 exhibition first and then using the rear lifts to come back down to the ground floor exhibitions. However, there is no fixed route for visitors.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Attraction Space(s) (Ground Floor - Conservation --Temporarily Closed)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • There are double, heavy, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step free access throughout this attraction space.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the attraction space is concrete.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.

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Other Floors (Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by 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 steps do have open risers.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Attraction / Exhibit (First Floor)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There are double, automatic doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • During busy periods this area can become congested.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • This area does play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in pictorial, information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 78cm.
  • The exhibition is arranged into six themes A, B, C, D, E and F.
    Before the automatic doors there is an RNIB Braille and Tactile map of the first floor area and an exhibition about the Wright Flyer.
    There is a video screening room in area A about early aviation.
    The video has subtitles and there is hearing loop fitted.
    The hearing loop was tested and working at the time of surveying.
    There is bench seating available and there is space for wheelchair users.
    In all of the areas there are a number of interactive exhibitions available. The height of interactive exhibitions varies between 80cm to 110cm.
    Some of the exhibitions have Braille and Tactile signage.
    Some of the exhibitions have audio headsets.
    The headsets are fitted with hearing loops. The hearing loops were tested and working at the time of the survey.
    There is a walkway leading from Area F, to the rear stairs and lifts which give access back to the ground floor exhibition space.
    The walkway gives views over the aircraft located on the ground floor.
    There is a map which shows the layout of the aircraft on the ground floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Next to Exhibition Areas D and E. Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located between exhibition areas D and E.
  • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 305cm (4ft 11in x 10ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - next to Marshall Auditorium. Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the first floor, next to Marshall Auditorium.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 260cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 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 both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - next to Marshall Auditorium)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the first floor, next to Marshall Auditorium.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 64cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors (Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by 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 steps do have open risers.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Rear)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 140cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Attraction Space(s) (Ground Floor - Aircraft Hall)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • There are double, automatic doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step free access throughout this attraction space.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the attraction space is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is seating available within the attraction space.
  • There is bench seating available.
  • The attraction space does not play background music/noise.
  • During busy periods the attraction space can become congested.
  • The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.
  • The ground floor aircraft including a Concorde and Lancaster Bomber also some example of ground vehicles.
    There are information boards next to the aircraft. The information boards are at a low level with a clear recess underneath.
    Some of the information boards have information booklets.
    There are audio headsets next to the some of the information boards.
    The height of the headset is 90cm. The headsets are fitted with hearing loops and they were tested and working at the time of surveying.
    There are touchscreens available. The height of the touchscreen is between 80cm and 96cm.
    There is access to the some of the aircrafts including the Concorde, Lancaster Bomber (only available for pre booked tour), Hermes and Avro York C1.
    The number of steps onto the aircraft varies from 5 to 15+.
    There are information boards with videos about the aircraft.
    There is clear walkways between the aircraft.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.

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Airborne Assault Exhibition

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Concorde

• Concorde is located the at the rear of the hangar.
• There is step-free access to Concorde.
• There is a turnstile to access the steps up to Concorde, the width of the turnstile is 50cm.
• There are 15+ steps leading from the floor to the entrance to the plane and back down from the plane.
• If the plane is not accessible there is an information board, booklet and video tour about Concorde located to the left of the steps.
• The video has an audio headset.
• The height of the headset is 90cm.
• The headset is fitted with a hearing loop.
• The hearing loop was tested and working at the time of surveying.
• There is step-free access once on board Concorde.
• The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
• There is seating available.

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Lancaster Bomber

• There are tours available of the Lancaster Bomber.
• Tickets are required for the tour. Please speak to a member of staff about obtaining tickets and when the next tour is taking place.
• The tour involves a 45 minute talk about the Lancaster Bomber.
• There is seating available for the talk.
• Visitors are then able to walk around under the aircraft.
• There is the opportunity to board the bomber.
• There is a limit of 5 to 6 visitors in the bomber at one time.
• There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides to access the bomber.
• The hatch into the bomber is 70cm wide and 95cm high.
• Once inside the bomber there is a metal platform. From the platform visitors can see up the full length of the bomber.
• The time on the bomber is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.
• There is a handling collection available including a flight jacket.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the left after you enter. Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the ground floor exhibition.
  • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 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 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the left after you enter)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left after you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 65cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the left after you enter)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the left after you enter.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Changing Places (Next to Airbourne Assault - Peninsula Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located next to Airbourne Assault.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 395cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 210cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 148cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have 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.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 125cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Note for profreader toilet roll holder is on dropdown height left n/a soap fixed to sink height adjustable.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Next to Airbourne Assault)

• The room surveyed is located next to Airbourne Assault.
• The distance from the entrance is 48m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 104cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 74cm.
• There is a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the right. Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the far right of the exhibition hall.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • 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 contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 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 both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the right)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right of the exhibition hall.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 65cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor Exhibition - to the right)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right of the exhibition space.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - next to Learning Space 3. Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the ground floor, next to Learning Space 3.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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.
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.