Access Guide
Introduction
- 5 Tyndall Avenue consists of three self-contained units, each with separate access.
These units are Bristol SU Lettings, the Careers Service and the Main Building.
Permitted access to these services is as follows:
Bristol SU Lettings: Members of the public, university staff and students.
Careers Service: University students.
Main Building: University UCard holders only.
The Main Building contains the Faculty Management & Postgraduate Teams, IT support Services, Medical Undergraduate Team, Human Resources, Finance and Meeting Rooms on the first floor.
Service Contacts
- UBU Lettings
- Telephone: 0117 331 8266
- Email: bristolsu-lettings@bristol.ac.uk
- Careers Service
- Telephone: 0117 928 8221
- Email: careers-service@bristol.ac.uk
- The Faculty of Health Sciences
- Telephone: 0117 331 1676
- Email: fohs-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk.
Useful Information
- Useful information for students.
- To see more information on study support and adjustments for disabled students please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on student accommodation needs please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on getting around campus please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking in residences please click here (opens new tab).
- Useful information for staff:
- To see more information on workplace support and adjustments for disabled staff please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- Useful information for visitors:
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 600cm (7ft 3in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Tyndall Avenue.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on-street parking bays in front of the building (shown in photograph 2) are pay and display, with a maximum stay of 4 hours between 08:00 - 16:00.
- Parking here is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The nearest public car park is the Trenchard Street Car Park.
- Blue Badge parking is not free in the public car park.
- The on-street parking bays in front of the building (shown in photograph 2) are pay and display, with a maximum stay of 4 hours between 08:00 - 16:00.
Level Change (All Entrances)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the steps at the front of the building.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of all the entrances.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Bristol SU Lettings)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the left hand side as you face it.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
Opening Times (Bristol SU Lettings)
- Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Sunday Closed.
Inside Access (Bristol SU Lettings)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the office area.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Bristol SU Lettings)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Bristol SU Lettings entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the office area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 163cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 4in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey (February 2020) the toilet was being used for storage.
Outside Access (Careers Service)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, in the centre.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Opening Times (Careers Service Term Time)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Careers Service Vacation)
- Monday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Inside Access (Careers Service)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- In Training Room 4 (shown in photograph 6).
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are three training rooms and five consultation rooms (shown in photograph 8).
Reception (Careers Service Welcome Desk)
- The Careers Service Welcome Desk is located to the left as you enter.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Careers Services entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Careers Service - Out of Order)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left past the Welcome Desk, along the corridor leading to Training Rooms 3 and 4 and the consultation rooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 187cm x 268cm (6ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Careers Service)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor opposite Training Room 3, then to the left.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 28m from the Careers Service entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Outside Access (Main Building Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the right hand side.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Getting Around (Main Building)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the flooring by the lift and reception on the ground floor.
- Photographs 2 and 3 show the corridors on the first floor and photograph 4 shows the directional signage.
- The first floor has bookable meeting rooms, Human Resources, Faculty Management Team, Finance, IT services, Postgrad Faculty Team and Medical Undergraduate Team. Photograph 5 shows a meeting room and photograph 6 shows the offices.
Reception (Information Point)
- The Information Point is located to the left as you enter through the main building entrance.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main building entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- The desk is not currently staffed (September 2021). Photograph 1 shows how the reception was at time of survey - during summer holidays and the Covid19 pandemic.
- Photograph 2 shows the desk on previous survey as an idea of how it used to look when restrictions were not in place.
Other Floors (Main Building)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the Main Building entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the lower ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There is an automatic door to the staircase on the ground floor with a key card reader 115cm high and a push button to exit 115cm high.
- The steps between the ground and first floors have handrails on both sides (shown in photograph 3).
Lift (Main Building)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead from the Main Building entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Building entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 145cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The lower ground floor is only accessible with the correct permission Ucard.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Building - First Floor Front)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main building lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on first floor, to right as you exit lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 170cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 7in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 81cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Building - First Floor Rear)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Main Building lift.
- This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the left as you exit lift, past the female and shared toilets.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 252cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 152cm (4ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 82cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This toilet cubicle contains an accessible shower.
Accessible Shower (Main Building - First Floor Rear)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, in the rear accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The emergency pull cord is functional.
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Building)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you exit the lift.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 6m from the Main Building lift.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
