Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; foyer exhibition space, lecture theatres and teaching rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on the ground floor, round to the right from the rear entrance.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the Block 1 corridor.
On the lower ground floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the first floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 first floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the Block 2 second floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 second floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift. - Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, round to the right from the rear entrance.
On the ground floor, to the right as you enter the Block 1 corridor.
On the lower ground floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the first floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 first floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the Block 2 second floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 second floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift. - Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, round to the right from the rear entrance.
On the ground floor, to the right as you enter the Block 1 corridor.
On the lower ground floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the first floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 first floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
On the Block 2 second floor, round to the right from the lift.
On the Block 1 second floor, round to the left from the Block 1 lift.
Getting Here (City Campus)
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By Road
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- The postcode for the Tower Building, the main administration building and campus entrance at the City Campus, is DD1 4HN. The campus is located between Perth Road and Hawkhill, to the west of Dundee city centre. Dundee can be accessed via the A90 from the North and West or the A92 from the east and south.
- Car parking on the city campus is for staff permit holders only Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30. Staff, students, or visitors with a local authority issued Blue Badge may park for free, without a permit, in designated accessible parking bays only. Official visitors should contact the department they are visiting to arrange a temporary permit. Non permit holders may park out with the standard parking times by paying an appropriate fee via the RingGo app. Fees for non-permit holders are applicable Monday to Friday from 17:30 to 00:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 00:00.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stops on the south side of the campus are located on Perth Road. Bus routes 5, 5A, 16, 16B, 17, 36C, 39, 73, 73A and 204 all serve these stops. The nearest bus stops on the north side of the campus are located on Hawkhill. Bus routes 6, 22, 51 and 922 serve these stops.
- For more information on Stagecoach bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Dundee.
- Dundee station is located to south west of the city centre, approximately 0.6 miles from the campus. Dundee station is served by Scotrail, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper services, with connections to other major Scottish and UK cities. It is a Category A station and has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office. The booking office and ticket machines are accessible and there is a ramp available for boarding trains.
- For more information on Dundee Railway Station facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on local and national train services to Dundee please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on travelling to the university of Dundee.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- The Student Services Enquiry Centre is located in the City Campus on Campus Green next to DUSA The Union, and is open daily during the week.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01382 381 900.
- Email: enquiry@dundee.ac.uk.
- Disability Services is part of the Support Hub and is located in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the city Campus.
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01382 385 402.
- Email: disability@dundee.ac.uk.
- The Sanctuary Management Office for accommodation is located on Old Hawkhill next to the Heathfield Residences at the City Campus.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: residences@dundee.ac.uk.
- The University Health Service is part of the Support Hub and is located on level 1 in the Old Technical Institute (OTI) at the City Campus.
- To see more information on Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01382 384 168.
- Email: HealthService@dundee.ac.uk.
Building Parking
- 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 Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear corner 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 370cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the rear 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Heathfield Car Park.
- The car park is located off Hawkhill.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Hunter Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Hunter Street / Old Hawkhill.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Balfour Street.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Balfour Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Heathfield Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Hawkhill.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Heathfield Residences or the Dalhousie Building.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the level 3 pedestrian entrance to campus.
Approach (Rear Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Dalhousie Building'.
- 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 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) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 159cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is/are 7-16 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 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Main Entrance)
- The lift is located to the left of the steps.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform 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 street and ground levels.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 340 Kg.
- 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 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 medium.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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.
- There is a short, steep slope into the lift at street level.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter via the rear entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the rear entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
- 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 varied.
- The height of the reception counter is 132cm.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/02/2025.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There is 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is armchair seating in the waiting area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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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 vinyl and tiles.
- 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 is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- 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 not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 3)
- Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- Signage in the corridor from the Block 1 lift points to here as 'Lecture Theatre 4'.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 2 - Ground Floor)
- Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 85cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 103cm.
- The lectern is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- Lecture Theatre 1 next to this is near identical.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 4 - Ground Floor)
- Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 66cm and 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right from the rear entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear 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 ground, first and Block 2 second floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275 Kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The 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 medium.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 185cm x 132cm (6ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 moderate to good.
- Blocks 1 and 2 are connected on the ground and first floors but separated on the second floor.
This lift is used to access the Block 2 second floor.
Lift (Block 1)
- The lift is located off the Block 1 ground floor corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the rear 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 ground, lower ground, first and Block 1 second floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 240cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- Blocks 1 and 2 are connected on the ground and first floors but separated on the second floor.
This lift is used to access the Block 1 second floor.
This is also the lift to access the lower ground floor which is only in Block 1.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through to the left from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, first and Block 2 second floors.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There are further similar stairs at the end of the Block 2 corridor which have glazed walls so lighting may vary.
Other Floors (Block 1)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in Block 1, round to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 60m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, lower ground, first and Block 1 second floors.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 29cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There are further similar stairs at the end of the Block 1 corridor which have glazed walls so lighting may vary.
Changing Places (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on the ground floor, round to the right from the rear entrance.
- The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 150cm x 395cm.
- The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the right.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The automatic door begins to close immediately after it has opened.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - 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 on the first floor, round to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- 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, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 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 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - 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 on the Block 2 second floor, round to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- 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, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- 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 medium.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 71cm (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.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block 1 Ground Floor - 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 off the Block 1 ground floor corridor, over to the left from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the rear 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, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 276cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 83cm (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 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
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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 101cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block 1 Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, to the left from the Block 1 lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Block 1 lift.
- 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 medium.
- 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 medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 179cm x 220cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 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 and general waste (with 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 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 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
- 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.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block 1 First 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 on the first floor, to the left from the Block 1 lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Block 1 lift.
- 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 medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- 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 medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 265cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 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 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 92cm (3ft).
- 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block 1 Second 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 on the Block 1 second floor, to the left from the Block 1 lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Block 1 lift.
- 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, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (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 medium.
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Toilet Features
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 268cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 84cm (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 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
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 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
View
- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, round to right from the rear entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the rear entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- 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 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located off the Block 1 ground floor corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the rear entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- There are similar toilets in the same locations on all floors.
