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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  Main Entrance Side: the School of Biosciences Postgraduate Admin Office, teaching and research labs, administrative support suite, and staff offices
  Main Entrance Side and South Side: the Department of Biomedical Science teaching and research labs, and staff offices
  South Side: Biology Lecture Theatres 1 and 2, the Science Conference Room, the Hillsborough Suite, Disability and Dyslexia Support Service.
• Addison Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Firth Court - Perak Laboratories link (new tab) - click here.
• Firth Court - Edwardian Block link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Biology Lecture Theatre 1 - BLT1 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Biology Lecture Theatre 2 - BLT2 please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield city centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61.
    Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below).
  • There are University-owned public car parks on Durham Road and Solly Street.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the University of Sheffield/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
    There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
• Useful Links View
  • For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Route from Sheffield Railway Station to Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Route from Sheffield Railway Station to Tram Stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • University of Sheffield Tram Stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
• Email: disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
• To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
• Email: shefapply@sheffield.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
• Email: accommodationoffice@sheffield.ac.uk.

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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 and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Tower Court - Arts Tower Car Park (Category B).
  • The car park is located off Bolsover Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Arts Tower Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Bolsover Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Arts Tower, Western Bank Library, Central Annexe, and Alfred Denney 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 and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 538cm (10ft 2in x 17ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by 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 level access to the car park from the Alfred Denney Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Arts Tower and Alfred Denney Buildings.
• Comments View
  • There is ramped or stepped access from the Arts Tower and Western Bank Library.
  • There is ramped access from the Central Annexe.
  • There are 4 Blue Badge bays near to the Arts Tower, and 3 Blue Badge bays near to the Alfred Denney Building.
  • This is a category B car park.
  • For more details regarding parking at the university, please see the University Parking Services page http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/parkingservices.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The UCard reader is only used for out of hours access to the building.

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Reception (Facilities Assistant's Desk)

• Facilities Assistant's Desk is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/03/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a telephone on top of the low section of desk to contact a member of staff.
    
  • There is seating in the reception area.
    
  • The seats are armchairs.

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Outside Access (South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to rooms A232, A304 to A307, and the standard female toilets in the south side of Level A.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in the photographs.
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the link on floor C to Firth Court - Edwardian Block.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in the photographs.
    There is a similar set of 5 steps in the same location on floor B1, also shown.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower area of the Conference Room, on the ground floor of the south side of the building.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower area of the Conference Room, on the ground floor of the south side of the building.
  • The width of the ramp is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This level change is shown in the photographs.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There are fixed hearing loops in the Disability and Dyslexia Support Services reception, the conference room, the Biomedicine Lecture Theatres, and the Animal and Plant Sciences Administration Suite.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The Department of Biomedical Science areas of the building are accessed by UCard.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, G.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are also stairs by the South entrance, shown in the photographs. These are clearly marked and only have a handrail on the right covering all steps.
• Comments View
  • The first flight of stairs has handrails on both sides.

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Other Floors (South Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A, B1, B2, C, D, E.
  • The stairs are located ahead and on the left as you enter through the south entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the south entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear left of the entrance foyer as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 lifts in this area.
  • The lift surveyed was lift 1 at the front left of the lift lobby area.
  • Lifts 1, 2, and 4 have an internal UCard reader giving access to floors F and G.
  • Lift 3 is UCard access only.
  • Lift 4 gives access to LB and has separate doors.
  • The height of the UCard readers is 79cm.

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Lift (South Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter via the south entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LB, A, B, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the south entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 189cm x 150cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • Floors F and G are accessed by UCard.
  • The height of the UCard reader is 79cm.

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Alfred Denny Museum Zoological Museum

• The service is located on floor C, on the right, 9m from the main lifts
• There are doors leading into the museum.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
• There is level access once inside the service/area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in this service / area.
• There is not a reception desk / counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (School of Biosciences Postgraduate Admin Office)

• School of Biosciences Postgraduate Admin Office is located on floor D, to the left as you enter the main corridor from the lifts.
• The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lifts.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/03/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • Some of the seats have armrests on both sides.

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Opening Times (School of Biosciences Postgraduate Admin Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located in the female toilets area in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B1, C and E, in the male toilets area in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B2 and D in the main entrance side of the building.
  There are also accessible toilets in the south side of the building on floor A ahead on the left as you enter, and in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B2 and E.
  The accessible toilet in the south side on floor E has a padded back rest.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the south side of floor A. The male toilets are located to the rear right of the entrance foyer, next to the lift, the female toilets are located in the area outside the lecture theatres.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located in the main entrance side on floor A, to the left hand side of the building, and in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B2 and D.
  There are also male standard toilets in the south side in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B2 and D.
  There are ambulant cubicles in the standard toilets. The location of the grab rails may vary between cubicles and floors.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located in the main entrance side on floors B1, C and E in the lift/stairs lobby.
  There are also female standard toilets in the south side in the lift/stairs lobby on floors B1, C and E.
  There are ambulant cubicles in the standard toilets. The location of the grab rails may vary between cubicles and floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor A Main Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level A, to the front left of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 285cm (4ft 8in x 9ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 sanitary 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 not 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 97cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor B1 Main Entrance - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor B1 main entrance, in the lift lobby area, within the standard female toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 236cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 106cm and 166cm 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the same location in the standard male and female toilets throughout the main entrance side of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor B2 Main Entrance - Male - 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 floor B2 within the standard male toilets.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 218cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 visual 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 general waste (with 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 74cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is 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 89cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • 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 visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor A South Entrance - Left Hand transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level A of the south side of the building, ahead on the left as you enter via the south entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the south 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 249cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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) and wall is medium.
  • 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 144cm and 156cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
  • 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 136cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor B2 South Entrance - 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 floor B2 ahead on the right as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 230cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 88cm from floor level.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 110cm.
  • 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 122cm.
  • 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) (Floor A Main Entrance - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on Floor A on the left side as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are also male toilets on Floor B2.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Floor B1 Main Entrance - Female)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on floor B1 of the main entrance area, in the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the main lifts.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Floor A South Entrance - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on floor A south entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the south side entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • B2 south entrance, D.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Floor B1 South Entrance - Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on floor B1 ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are also standard female toilets on Floors A, C and E.

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Parent Room

• The Parent Room is located on the lower ground floor of the Alfred Denny Building and is accessed via the south entrance and is 8m from the lift.
  
• There is a single manual door 80cm wide which opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
  
• The flooring is carpet and the lighting levels are adjustable.
  
• There is a rocking chair with armrests and a rocking footstool.
  
• There is a waste bin with lid.
  
• The sink is 94cm high and the taps are lever mixer.