Access Guide
Access To
- The Taylor Library is located on the first and second floor of the Taylor Building Block C.
- The library entrance is located on the first floor of the Taylor Building Block C.
- Within this guide the two floors of the lift are referred to as the first and second floor.
- There is no access to the second floor of the library from the second floor of the Taylor Building Block C, access is only via the internal lift or stairs within the library from the first floor.
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- The distance from the lift is 6m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has shiny flooring.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 94cm.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There are security barriers after the entrance that are 100cm wide.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the Taylor Library entrance on the first floor.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the Taylor Library entrance on the first floor.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the link to Block D on the second floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 118cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook, ejournal and audio.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.
Counter
- The counter is located on the left as you enter on the first floor of the library.
- The distance from the library entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the first floor of Taylor Building Block C, within the Taylor Library.
- The distance from the library entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The first and second floor of the library can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 450kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 86cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located on the first floor of the Taylor Building Block C within the Taylor Library.
- The first and second floor of the library can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 20cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block C - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located before The Taylor Library entrance to the left on the first floor if Block C of the Taylor Building.
- The distance from the entrance to The Taylor Library (outside of the library) is 3m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 127cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.