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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Tinderbox Café, teaching rooms and lecture theatres.
  • Adam Smith Business School link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right of the level 1 front entrance, to the front and the rear of the building on all levels.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located to the right of the level 1 front entrance.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the level 1 front entrance, to the front and the rear of the building on all other levels.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the level 1 front entrance, to the front and the rear of the building on all other levels.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the level 1 front entrance, to the front and the rear of the building on all other levels.
  • Baby changing facilities are located to the right of the front entrance on level 1, via the access to the prayer room.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, to the right of the entrance on level 1, via the access to the standard toilets and the Bike Store.
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the right of the entrance on level 1.

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Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
    From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
    M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
    Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
  • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
    There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
    There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
  • For more information on getting to the University of Glasgow please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
    First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library.
  • For more information on bus services in and around Glasgow please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Partick.
  • The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
    The nearest train station to the east of the University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
  • For more information on train services to and from Partick and facilities at the station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on train services to and from Charing Cross and facilities at the station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Hill.
  • The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
    The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
  • For more information on the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Services is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
• Email: disability@glasgow.ac.uk.
• The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF.
  The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
• To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
• Email: student.services@glasgow.ac.uk.
• Accommodation Services. For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF.
  The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
• Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk.
• The Student Representative Council (SRC) is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ.
  The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
• To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
• Email: enquiries@src.gla.ac.uk.
• Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service.
  Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
• Gilmorehill Campus:- There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Bunhouse Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Bunhouse Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Level 1 - Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the Adam Smith Business School.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 1 entrance foyer and Tinderbox Café.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ADAM SMITH BUILDING'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 89cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 231cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 223cm.
• Comments View
  • There is key card access after hours at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Level 2 - Right Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 2 entrance foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ASBS'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 90cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 218cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the front of the right side entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and tiles.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some 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.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Reception (Level 2)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the level 2 entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the level 2 entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 97cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Outside Access (Tinderbox Café - Left Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the west side (left) of the Adam Smith Business School.
  • This entrance gives access to the Tinderbox Caffe.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 89cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
• Comments View
  • There is key card entry after hours.

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Eating and Drinking (Tinderbox Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on level 1 of Adam Smith Business School.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Level 1 - Bike Store

• The Bike Store is located within the shower area on level 1, diagonally to the left and along the wide corridor on the left as you enter from the front entrance.
• The room is located at the rear of the shower area, 35m from the front entrance.
• It is accessed internally by a single, manual, heavy door that opens away from you (push) to a width of 80cm. There is pictorial signage for the facility.
• The Bike Store is accessed externally via manual, double, heavy doors with one leaf locked and an opening width of 80cm.
• There is a door release button to exit through this entrance at a height of 112cm.
• This entrance is located to the left of the building as you face it from Dumbarton Road, from which there is level access.

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Level 1 - Prayer Room and Wudu Washing Facilities

• The prayer room is located 18m from the front entrance, diagonally to the left and shortly on your right along the wide corridor. It is located next to the baby changing facility.
• The area outside the room, off which the baby changing facility is also located, is accessed through a single, manual, heavy door that opens towards you (pull) and is 89cm wide.
• The prayer room and Wudu are located to the left as you enter the area.
• There is a door which is clearly marked with numerical and written text signage.
• It is single, opens towards you, is heavy and is 88cm wide.
• Inside this area, the prayer room is on the right. It is accessed via a single, manual, heavy door which opens away from you to a width of 91cm.
• It is signed with numerical and written text signage.
• There is a shelf, coffee table and a single chair with armrests on both sides within the room. There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn inside the room. The floor surface may be covered by prayer mats which could pose a trip hazard.
• Also in the area are two Wudu washing facilities. The one on the left has a door which opens away from you to a width of 86cm. The one straight ahead has a door which opens towards you to a width of 85cm. Both doors are heavy and manual, locked by lever twist, and signed numerically and with written text.
• Both Wudu have a single coat hook which is 107cm high. There is also a stall in the Wudu to the left as you enter the area, which has a suitable space for a wheelchair user to turn. The facility straight ahead has no such turning space.

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Level 1 - Baby Feeding and Changing Rooms

• The baby feeding room is located 18m from the front entrance, diagonally to the left and shortly on your right along the wide corridor. It is located next to the prayer room.
• The area outside the room, off which the prayer room is also located, is accessed through a single, manual, heavy door that opens towards you (pull) and is 89cm wide.
• The baby changing room is located diagonally to the right as you enter the area. The door opens easily inwards and is 87cm wide. It is unlocked by a key card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There is pictorial signage for the room.
• There is a sink, stool, chair and baby changing table within the facility.
• The sink is 90cm high and the baby changing table is 92cm high.
• There is not at 150cm x 150cm turning space for a wheelchair user.
• The baby changing room is located to the left of baby feeding room.
• The door opens outwards (pull) the door width is 87cm.
• The height of the key card reading is 110cm.
• The height of the sink is 90cm.
• The height of the baby change table is 86cm.
• There are chairs with armrest in the facility.
• There is not at 150cm x 150cm turning space for a wheelchair user.

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Other Floors (Level 2 - Access to Level 1 and 3)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from level 2 entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 26m from the level 2 entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 30cm.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Level 3 - Access to levels 3, 4, 5 and 6)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on level 3.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the lift.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are levels 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 30cm.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located on level 2, to the right on entering via level 2 entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the level 2 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 levels 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the sixth floor.
• 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 high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 208cm x 159cm (6ft 10in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 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.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• There are four similar lifts in this location.

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Standard Shower (Level 1)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 1, to the right of the front entrance.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - 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 corridor to the right of the level 1 front entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the level 1 front entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 222cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 98cm and 131cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 98cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1 via the standard showers and bike store entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the level 1 front entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 289cm x 248cm (9ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 253cm (8ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 98cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • Access to the shower and bike store area is via key card.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the level 2 right side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the level 2 right side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 220cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 98cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 99cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located to the right of level 2 right side entrance.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right of the level 2 right side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the level 2 right side entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right of the level 2 right side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the level 2 right side entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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• Information on Evacuation from University Buildings View
  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building has refuge alerters.
  • Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift.
  • All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.