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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Biosciences laboratories, offices, a practical supplies counter and 2 lecture theatres.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground level to the right of the main entrance and on level 1 next to laboratories 134 and 137 at the rear of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground level to the right of the main entrance and along each corridor on levels G, 1 and 2.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground level to the right of the main entrance and along each corridor on levels G, 1 and 2.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is just to the north of the central Canterbury campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building is in a pedestrianised area north of Giles Lane, close to the Sports Centre and Ingram Building.
    The car parks are off Park Wood Road which is reached via University Road and the A290 Whitstable Road.
  • There is parking close by on Sports Centre Road and to the rear of the Sports Centre.
    A University Pink or Blue Parking Permit, Accessible Parking Permit or Blue Badge is required to park in Sports Centre Road but visitors can park to the rear of the Sports Centre.
    Please see the University parking webpage for details.
  • For more information on road directions please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • 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 Park Wood Road.
  • For more information on bus travel please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Canterbury West.
  • This is London to Kent, including Ashford International. There is step-free access into the station building. There is step-free access to both platforms by lift. Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train. There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
  • For more information on train travel please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • University Parking.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Sports Centre Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located by the sports centre on Sports Centre Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The Sports Centre Car Park is very close with the Blue Badge bays being 75 metres from the main entrance to the Stacey Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Road Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Sports Centre Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Pears, Jennison, Stacey and Ingram 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.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is not step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 61m (66yd 2ft) from the Stacey Building main entrance.
  • Restrictions on parking are from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday.
    Blue Badge holders must also have a valid virtual University permit.
    There are 4 Blue Badge bays. 2 bays have a marked area on both sides and the rear, 1 has them on both sides and 1 has a marked area only on one side.
    There are dropped kerbs by 3 of the 4 Blue Badge Bays onto the pavement.
    There is tactile paving by the dropped kerbs and by the pedestrian crossing at the top of the car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Sports Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports Centre and Stacey Building.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 462cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit 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 at the front of the car park.
  • There is 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Stacey Building main entrance.
  • The car park is split into two sections to the rear of the Sports Centre:
    One is for visitors only and everyone must pay and display using the ticket machine or by phone.
    The other is only for blue or pink permit holders. There are no Blue Badge bays in these sections to the rear of the Sports Centre.
    Blue Badge bays are on the right as you enter the Sports Centre Car Park,.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Stacey Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Stacey SLT1 & SLT2'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 114cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
  • 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) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Stacey Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 104cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the Ingram Building via the link bridge on level 2.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• 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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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Link Corridor to Ingram Building - Level 2)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the level 2 link corridor, connecting the Stacey and Ingram Buildings.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Ingram Building.
  • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Counter (Technical Services Counter - Ground Floor)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located in the left-hand side corridor past the main entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead then to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • 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 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located towards the rear of the Stacey Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the rear entrance.
  • 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 G, 1, 2.
  • 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 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The double doors for each floor to enter the stairwell are held permanently open.

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Lift

• The lift is located in the left-hand side corridor past the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main 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 G, 1, 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• 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 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 high.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 128cm x 167cm (4ft 2in x 5ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Laboratories 134-137)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the end of the right corridor as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 21m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1.
  • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 23cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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.

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Lift (Laboratories 134-137 - Platform)

• The lift is located at the end of the right corridor as you enter the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) 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 G, 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• 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 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 high.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 142cm (3ft x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• This lift gives access to laboratories 134 and 137, bypassing the rear stairs.

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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 ahead as you exit the platform lift on level 1.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the laboratories 134-137 platform lift on level 1.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual 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 low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 212cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is an intercom alarm system in the toilet.
  • There is 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).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The visual 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 low.
  • 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 103cm.
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the right corridor as you enter the main entrance then on the right.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.