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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall and the Colyer-Fergusson Concert seminar room.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.
    On the ground floor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
    On the first floor in the main corridor to the right of the rear stairwell.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the right of the main entrance.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the right of the main entrance.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilet to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• 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 Darwin Road.
  • For more information on Unibus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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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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 Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
• Public Car Parks View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Central Visitor Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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 the Colyer-Fergusson and Gulbenkian buildings.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'COLYER-FERGUSSON'.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 106cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 106cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Gulbenkian building and the Colyer-Fergusson building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the entrance doors from both directions.

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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 wood.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• 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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Entrance (Colyer-Fergusson Hall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance opposite the stairs.
  • This entrance gives access to Colyer-Fergusson Hall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Colyer-Fergusson Hall'.
  • 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

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Theatre Seating Area(s) (Colyer-Fergusson Hall)

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• Access to Seating View
  • The theatre area is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the theatre area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 108cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 108cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
  • All doors accessing the area are similar.
  • The doors is/are not permanently held open before and after performances.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at the doors before and after performances.
  • The doors give access to all rows of seating.
• Theatre Area Information View
  • The type of flooring in the seating area is carpet and wood.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The width of the rows of seating is 45cm.
  • The lighting level before and after performances is moderate to good.
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located to the left of the theatre entrance.
  • There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
  • The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) The first rows on either side of the performance area.
  • The access to the majority of seating is located either side of the seats (against wall).
  • There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
  • There is/are 21 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
  • 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.
  • The lighting level at the steps before and after performances is moderate to good.
  • The lighting level at the steps during performances is low to moderate.
  • The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
  • The wall mounted handrail is on the left for the steps to the left of the seating areas and on the right for the steps to the right of the seating area.
• Designated Seating Area(s) View
  • There is designated seating available in this area.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are located on left as you enter at either end of Row A.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
  • There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
  • There is/are 2 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
  • The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
  • Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 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 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 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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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building on the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 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 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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 to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link 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 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 220cm (3ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson link 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 low.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The 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 152cm x 303cm (4ft 12in x 9ft 11in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 72cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • 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 84cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The 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 152cm x 213cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 12in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 73cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 108cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor in the main corridor to the right of the rear stairwell.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial 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 heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The 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 147cm x 215cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 135cm 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 72cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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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 to the left as you enter via the Gulbenkian / Colyer - Fergusson link entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Gulbenkian / Colyer - Fergusson link 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located along the corridor to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile 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 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.