Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- -1: The Vault, King's Kitchen Shower Facilities 0: Main Reception, Security, KCLSU Lobby, The Shack Café, The Studio, and KCLSU Activity Room 1: Teaching Rooms, Bush House Lecture Theatre 4 2: Teaching Rooms, Bush House Lecture Theatre 5 3: King's College London NHS Health Centre, Student Services and Private Consultation Rooms 4: Student Services, Teaching Rooms 5: King's Foundations Teaching Rooms, Open Learning Centre, Careers and Employability 6: King's Foundation Reception, Teaching Rooms, Meeting Rooms 7: KCLSU Advice and Support, KCLSU Lower Loft and KCLSU: Hub Lower Loft, KCLSU Office and The Media Suite 8: KCLSU Upper Loft, KCLSU Activity Rooms, KCLSU Meeting Rooms.
- Bush House - Central Block link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear of the building and within both The Vault and the King's Kitchen Restaurant on floor -1, and to the right of the building floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on floor -1 near the female and male changing rooms.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of floor -1, and to the right of the building on all other floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of floor -1, and to the right of the building on all other floors.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located to the rear of floor -1.
- Baby changing facilities are located within the First Aid Room in the main reception foyer, and within the King's Kitchen Restaurant.
- Standard changing facilities are located towards the front of the building on floor -1.
- Accessible shower facilities are located within the accessible toilet on floor -1.
- There is a First Aid Room situated behind the main reception in the entrance foyer.
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 BH(SE)1.01 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.06 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.07 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.08 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.09 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.10 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)1.11 please click here (new tab)
Rooms and Spaces Links (1. Cont)
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.01 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.05 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.06 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.07 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.08 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.10 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.11 please click here (new tab)
Rooms and Spaces Links (2. Cont)
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)2.12 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)6.01 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)6.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)6.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for BH(SE)6.04 please click here (new tab)
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross.
- The station is located along the Strand to the west of the building approximately 0.5 miles away.
- For more information on Charing Cross please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Temple.
- The station is approximately 350m to the South east of the building.
- For more information on Temple please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- King's College Disability Support Services.
- To see more information on King's Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on King's College London Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 1588.
- Email: hello@kclsu.org.
- To see more information on King's College London Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7123 4843.
Building Parking (Staff Car Park)
- 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 and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the left 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 240cm x 500cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bay can be made available to visitors if arranged in advance with the College.
- Access to the car park is along the mixed use road at the corner of the Strand and Surrey Street, before the right turn into Melbourne Place.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Strand.
- This entrance gives access to the main entrance foyer and reception on the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Bush House South East Wing / Strand Campus Bush House South East (SE) Entrance'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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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 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance Foyer Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the quad.
- This entrance gives access to the main entrance foyer.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (East Courtyard)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the East Courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the main lifts and staircase.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the entrance foyer.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance foyer accessible entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 77cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Security Barriers
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 60cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 115cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
Reception (Access Card Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the main entrance foyer.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance foyer accessible entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
First Aid Room - Reception - Floor 0
- The First Aid Room is located in the main entrance foyer to the rear of the main reception.
- The door leading to the First Aid Room from the foyer does not contrast from the wall and is not signed.
- The door into the First Aid Room is signed and has a width of 86cm.
- The door is heavy, opens towards you and is locked by a twist lock.
- There is a adjustable bed with a length of 180cm.
- There is a chair with armrest on either side.
- There is a sink at a height of 82cm.
- There is a flip down baby change at a height of 101cm.
- There is a coat hook at a height of 180cm.
- There is a wheelchair available from the room for borrowing.
Outside Access (Pavilion/Undercroft)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the East Courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the Undercroft entrance foyer and lift.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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 82cm.
Reception (Pavilion)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in front of you on entrance via the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
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Security Barriers
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 66cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 112cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to There is a ramp located between the King's Kitchen, Vault Bar and the rest of floor -1.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl, stone and wood.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- 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 varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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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 not play background music in communal areas.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Hearing loops are located within many of the teaching rooms.
Reception (KCLSU Hub: Lobby)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the front right of the building on the ground floor.
- The reception point is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance foyer accessible entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Eating and Drinking (Shack Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the front right of the building on the ground floor.
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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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- The height of the counter is 74cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
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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 67cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 25cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables and long tables.
- 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.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the middle rear of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance foyer accessible entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- There are heavy manual double doors to exit the staircase / lift lobby area on floors - 1 and -2.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -2 (staff only) -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do 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.
Lift (Main Lifts)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to the right of the building on the ground floor.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance foyer accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2 (Staff Only), -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
- 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 not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 160cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There are four lifts in total.
Two lifts go to floors -2 (Staff Only), -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Two lifts go to floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Lift (Undercroft)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located in front of you after the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- 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 within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 144cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Other Floors (Undercroft)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance via the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the Pavilion/Undercroft entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, 0.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do 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.
Entrance (Bush House - Central Wing on Floor -1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located near the main entrance on floor -1.
- This entrance gives access to the King's Kitchen Restaurant from Bush House - Central Wing on floor -1.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 2 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 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Floor -1)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located between the King's Kitchen and The Vault and the main lifts area of floor -1.
- The ramp/slope is used to access King's Kitchen, The Vault and the main lifts area of floor -1.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Eating and Drinking (King's Kitchen Restaurant - Floor -1)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located in the Undercroft on floor -1.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
- 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 not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
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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 70cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also long tables and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking (The Vault - Floor -1)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located in the Undercroft on floor -1.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- 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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- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are good.
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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 70cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Reception (NHS Health Centre - Floor 3)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your right on exiting the main lifts on floor 3.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Reception (Student Services - Floor 4)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your left on exiting the main lifts on floor 4.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating only.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- There are additional desks in the student services area with heights between 73cm and 75cm.
Reception (Careers and Employability - Floor 5)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your left on exiting the lift on floor 5.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Reception (King's Foundations - Floor 6)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your left on exiting the lift on floor 6.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Reception (KCLSU: Lower Loft - Floor 7)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your right on exiting the lift on floor 7.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Reception - Right 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 behind the door to the right of the reception desk.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the East Courtyard 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 152cm x 205cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- 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 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 105cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Shack Café - 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 near the Shack Café and the Studio on floor 0.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance foyer 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 medium.
- 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 150cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - 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 rear of the building near The Vault on floor -1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- 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 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm 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.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 110cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - King's Kitchen Restaurant - 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 within King's Kitchen Restaurant to your right on exiting the Undercroft lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Undercroft lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 heavy.
- 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 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 170cm x 195cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 135cm 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - The Vault - Right 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 in the Vault bar on floor -1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Undercroft lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the bar.
- 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 heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 230cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
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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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 106cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - Left Hand Transfer with Shower)
- 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 floor -1 near to the female and male standard changing rooms.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 235cm x 325cm (7ft 9in x 10ft 8in).
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 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 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 wall which acts as 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The 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).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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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 52cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm for the shower.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Right 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 of the building on floor 1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 150cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - 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 of the building on floor 2.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 push button 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 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 not 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There are two toilet roll holders one at a height of 55cm and one at a height of 108cm.
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Comments
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- There are two toilet roll holders one at a height of 55cm and one at a height of 108cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 3 - NHS Health Centre - Right 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 within the NHS Centre, to the right of the building on floor 3.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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 150cm x 226cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and storage items.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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, general waste (with no lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 73cm (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.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 4 - 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 of the building on floor 4.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 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 not 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There are two toilet roll holders in the cubicle one at a height of 55cm and one at a height of 108cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 5 - Right 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 right of the building on floor 5.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 push button 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 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 not 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
View
- 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 6 - 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 right of the building on the floor 6.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- 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
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 push button 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
View
- 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 7 - Right 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 of the building on floor 7.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 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 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 not 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There are two toilet roll holders one at a height of 55cm and one at a height of 108cm.
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Comments
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- There are two toilet roll holders one at a height of 55cm and one at a height of 108cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 8 - 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 of the building on floor 8.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- 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 low.
- 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 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 push button 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 contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 73cm (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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- 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 to the rear right of the building on the ground floor near the Studio and the Shack Cafe.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main reception foyer 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 85cm.
- 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 on floor -1 near the slope leading down to the Undercroft.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main lifts.
- 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.
- There are also female and male standard toilets located next to the gender neutral standard toilet on floor -1.
Parenting Room - Floor -1 - King's Kitchen Restaurant
- The parenting room is located within the King's Kitchen Restaurant on floor -1.
- The door has good contrast between it and the wall and has clear pictorial signage.
- The heavy door has a width of 86cm, opens away from you and is locked via a twist lock.
- The baby change is at a height of 74cm.
- There is a sink at a height of 93cm.
Standard Changing Room
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Location and Access
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- The standard changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This standard changing room is located on floor -1.
- This standard changing room is approximately 8m from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 84cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 300cm x 395cm.
- This is a male changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is laminate.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
