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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; classrooms, lecture rooms, common rooms, staff offices and the Philosophy Bar.
    Faculties include the Department of Philosophy.
  • The Philosophy Building is located on Surrey Street, uphill from the adjacent Norfolk Building.
    There is an internal link from the King's Building via the link bridge to the adjacent East Wing building.
    There are also internal links from the Macadam and King's buildings, using a route via the Chesham and Norfolk buildings.
  • East Wing link (new tab) - click here.
  • Norfolk Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor (floor G).
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground/basement floor, and on floor 4.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor (floor G), on the landing off the stairs to the left of the building between floor 1 and floor 2, and on floor 3 to the centre of the building.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the landing off the main stairs between floor 1 and floor 2.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off the Strand in Central London to the north of the River Thames.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
• By Train View
  • 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).
• By Underground View
  • 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).

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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.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 197cm x 638cm (6ft 6in x 20ft 11in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Surrey Street/Temple Place.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Surrey Street / Temple Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The route from on street parking to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance due to dropped kerbs.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Surrey Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (floor G) of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'King's College London Department of Philosophy'.
  • 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 135cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • The second door at this entrance is located immediately after the first (external) door, it is shown viewed from the inside in the photographs.
  • This doorway is for entrance only.
  • Exit from the building is via the adjacent East Wing or Norfolk buildings.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to rooms 412 and 413 on the lower ground floor, rooms PB.607, PB.608, and 610-612 on floor 2, and rooms 706-712 on floor 3.
• Circulation View
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • 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 all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • Doors in corridors/walkways may require opening manually if not otherwise permanently held open.

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Entrance (East Wing - Floor 0)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right after the King's Building link bridge entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (floor 0) of the Philosophy Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'PH Philosophy'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Norfolk Building - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Norfolk Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor of the Philosophy Building.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 59cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • This entrance is for access to rooms 412 and 413, the Philosophy Bar, and the male standard toilets.
    Further access into the Philosophy Building is via the first floor by using the stairs on the right after the entrance, through the doorway.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located before and after the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The riser height of the steps before the entrance is 19cm.
  • The riser height of the steps after the entrance is 21cm.
  • The longest tread depth of the steps before the doorway is 27cm.
  • The longest tread depth of the steps after the doorway is 32cm.
  • The steps after the doorway do not have a handrail.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor (level 0).
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the right-hand side of the building, including the lift.
  • There is/are 3 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.
  • The depth of the steps are 23cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on floor 2.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the right-hand side of the building, including the lift.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 21cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a similar set of 6 steps in the same location on floor 3, as shown in the photographs.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right-hand side of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G (0), 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 408kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 107cm (3ft 2in x 3ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 130cm - 180cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Visitors should ensure to completely close the door latch after exiting the lift to enable operation from other floors.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G (0), 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 21cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 412 and 413 on the lower ground floor, rooms PB.607, PB.608, and 610-612 on floor 2, rooms 706-712 on floor 3.
• Comments View
  • There is not through access to the right-hand side of the building on floor 1 using these stairs.
  • There are similar stairs to the left and to the right of the building.
  • The stairs to the left of the building access floors G, 1, and 2 only, and provide internal access via floor G (level 0) to the ground floor of the Norfolk Building.
  • There is a single, heavy, manual door to enter and exit the stairwell on floor G (level 0).
  • The stairs to the right of the building also access floors 4 and 5.
  • The majority of the stairs have the handrail on the left going up, though there is a section of staircase with the handrails on both sides.
  • Floor 5 is out of bounds for purposes of access.

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Entrance (Norfolk Building - Floor 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 2 of the Norfolk Building.
  • This entrance gives access to floor 2 of the Philosophy Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Norfolk Building Floor 2 Access to Philosophy Building'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 3 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and right from the main entrance, along the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 133cm (7ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 107cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • 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).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 39cm (1ft 3in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever 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 115cm.
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Female and Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor to the left of the building, and in the basement to the centre of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • 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 available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The male standard toilets to the left of the building are 5m from the ground floor entrance from the Norfolk building.
    The male standard toilets in the basement to the centre of the building are 1m from the bottom of the main stairs.
    The wash basins in the male standard toilets on the lower ground floor to the left of the building are 79cm high.
    The lighting levels in the male standard toilets on the lower ground floor to the left of the building are low to moderate.
    The wash basins in the male standard toilets in the basement to the centre of the building are 89cm high.
    The lighting levels in the male standard toilets in the basement to the centre of the building are good.
    There are no ambulant cubicles in the male standard toilets in the basement to the centre of the building.
    There is an additional male standard toilet off the right-hand stairwell on floor 4.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Shared and Gender Neutral)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the rear right of the building.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • 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 available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a 14cm high step into the toilet cubicle.
    There is also a lip 2cm high or lower along the corridor before the doorway into the cubicle.
    There is only stepped access to the shared standard toilet from the main entrance.
    There is an additional shared standard toilet off the stairs to the left of the building, on the landing between floors 1 and 2.
    This shared standard toilet has a vertical wall mounted grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    There is only stepped access to the shared standard toilet from the lift.
    There is a further shared standard toilet on floor 3 towards the centre of the building.
    The shared standard toilet on floor 3 has a cubicle with a vertical wall mounted grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located off the main stairs on the landing between floors 1 and 2.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an 18cm high step into the toilet cubicle.
    There is only stepped access to the gender neutral toilet from the lift.