Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; seminar rooms, offices and multimedia labs.
- Cornwallis North West has an internal link to the Cornwallis George Allen Wing.
- Cornwallis George Allen Wing link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance foyer.
On the second floor along the corridor to the left of the George Allen Wing lift entrance. - Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance foyer.
Also located along the Cornwallis West corridor on the ground and second floors. - Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance foyer.
Also located along the Cornwallis West corridor on the ground and second floors. - Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the second floor, along the corridor to the left of the George Allen Wing lift entrance as this toilet is also signed with 'All welcome'.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the second floor, along the corridor to the left of the George Allen Wing lift entrance.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance foyer.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is in the Cornwallis complex of buildings in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, near to the Gulbenkian.
This is about one mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
The building can only be entered through other buildings. - The building shares a car park for Blue Badge holders only.
This is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
The most direct route from there into Cornwallis is through walkway into the Cornwallis courtyard and the entrance from there.
The nearest car park for other users is the Central Visitor Car Park, to the west of the Cornwallis complex and the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson Buildings.
This is reached using Library Road off Giles Lane.
- The building is in the Cornwallis complex of buildings in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, near to the Gulbenkian.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or Darwin Road. - For more information on Unibus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Canterbury West.
- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
There is step-free access into the station building.
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Useful Links
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- The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- The Student Support and Wellbeing Centre for the Canterbury Campus is located in Keynes College (H Block).
- To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01227 823158.
- Email: KentSSW@kent.ac.uk.
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Admissions Procedure please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Canterbury Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01227 766660.
- Email: accomm@kent.ac.uk.
- The Accommodation Office is located in Tanglewood on Giles Lane.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park.
- The car park is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
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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 Central Visitor Car Park.
- The car park is located on Library Road, off Giles Lane.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Cornwallis buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm.
- 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 staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- 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.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the from Cornwallis North East, Cornwallis Central and Cornwallis South East (Octagon) entrances off the courtyard.
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Comments
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- There is step-free access to all the surrounding buildings from the car park.
- There is a level change with a dropped kerb between the car park and the main entrance to Cornwallis East near to the car park entrance on Darwin Road.
- There is a drop kerb from the car park to access the Cornwallis South East (Octagon) building.
- There is step-free access to all the surrounding buildings from the car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (Central Visitor Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Library Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Colyer-Fergusson, Gulbenkian, Cornwallis North West and West and Templeman Library.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 140cm wide.
- 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 Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located on the right as you enter the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
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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.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the entrance to Colyer-Fergusson or Cornwallis North West.
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Comments
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- There is a flush kerb between the car park near the Blue Badge bays and the pedestrian route out of the car park.
- The path leads around the Colyer-Fergusson building to the right and then onto the footpath leading to the Cornwallis buildings, the Gulbenkian and the centre of the campus.
- There is an alternative exit as you enter the car park in front of the Gulbenkian.
- This route has five marked steps with a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a flush kerb between the car park near the Blue Badge bays and the pedestrian route out of the car park.
Outside Access (Cornwallis North West Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Colyer-Fergusson building.
- This entrance gives access to Cornwallis North West and West buildings.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Cornwallis North West'.
- 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 105cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 133cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The exit push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 133cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Cornwallis North West Courtyard Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Cornwallis Courtyard, near the George Allen Wing entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the Cornwallis North West and West buildings.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 99cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 129cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating 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.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is 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.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (First Floor)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located at the top of the stairs on the first floor on the right.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Student Administration Office and PC Rooms 1 and 2.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Other Floors (Ground to First Floor)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the Cornwallis North West entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first floors.
- 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 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.
Other Floors (First Floor to Second Floor)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the end of the corridor leading from the Cornwallis North West / George Allen Wing link.
- The stairs are approximately 50m from the George Allen Wing lift.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are first and second floors.
- 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 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Cornwallis George Allen Wing Foyer)
- The lift is located on the left as you enter Cornwallis Courtyard entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Cornwallis Courtyard 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 second floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- 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 medium.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 135cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
- 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.
Entrance (Cornwallis George Allen Wing / Cornwallis North West Link)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor along the corridor to the left of the George Allen Wing lift.
- This entrance gives access to Cornwallis George Allen Wing and Cornwallis North West.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Division of Arts and Humanities'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm.
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Comments
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- There are identical entrance doors on the second floor, as shown in the photographs.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cornwallis North West Ground 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 to the left of the foyer by the Cornwallis North West entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Cornwallis North West 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 99cm from floor level.
- The door is locked by a push button or pad.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 193cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 medium.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- 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 nappy/incontinence items bin 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 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 backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 70cm (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 85cm.
- 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 high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cornwallis North West 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 left as you leave the George Allen Wing lift, along the corridor on the right.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the George Allen Wing 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.
- The door is locked by a push button or pad.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 211cm x 206cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 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 not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 70cm (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 medium.
- 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 hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 112cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located off the entrance foyer on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Cornwallis North West entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor of the Cornwallis West corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the Cornwallis North West 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 not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
