Access Guide
Summary
-
Building
View
- Services / Facilities within the building include; The Bridge, The Locker, Below Deck, the Cinema, The Cube, Surge Radio Studios, the Snooker Room, Sports Hall, Multi Purpose Studios, Squash Courts, meeting and teaching rooms.
-
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
View
- There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on Level 4.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on Levels 2 and 3.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 1, 2 and 3.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 1, 2 and 3.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on Levels 2 and 3.
- Standard changing facilities are located on Level 1.
- Standard shower facilities are located on Level 1.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
-
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 Highfield Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located off of University Road.
-
Public Car Parks
View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
-
Drop Off Point
View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Broadlands Campus Car Park)
-
Car Park
View
- The car park is located on Broadlands Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Buildings 16 and 20.
- 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- 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.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
-
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 not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Southampton Students Union 42'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- 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 to the left of 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
-
Step(s)
View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 25cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
- 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.
Outside Access (La Piazza)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'CAMPUS KITCHEN FOOD COURTS La PIAZZA'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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.
- The main 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 182cm.
-
Ramp/Slope
View
- 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
-
Step(s)
View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 25cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
- 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.
Getting Around
-
Access
View
- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to the lift on Level 1.
-
Circulation
View
- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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 areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
-
Signage
View
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is 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 play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played at the reception on Level 4 and in the seating area outside Below Deck on Level 2.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to Level 1 Lift)
-
Ramp / Slope
View
- There is a ramp/slope located on the Level 1 corridor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Level 1 Lift and the male standard changing rooms.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Reception (Information and Box Office)
-
Reception
View
- The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (39ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 108cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 78cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
-
Reception Waiting Area
View
- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed .
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Opening Times (Information and Box Office - Vacation)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Opening Times (Information and Box Office - Term Time)
- Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
Other Floors (All Levels)
-
Stairs
View
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right of the Information and Box Office Reception.
- The stairs are approximately 18m 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 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Other Floors (Level 1 Access from Level 2)
-
Steps
View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 1.
- The stairs are located to the right from the main stairs on Level 2.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main stairs on Level 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are not 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.
-
Comments
View
- There are similar stairs between levels 2 and 3 to the left of the Information and Box Office Reception on Level 4.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 18m (59ft) 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 Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are double doors with one door permanently open to access the lift lobby on Level 4.
There is a wide single door that is permanently open on Level 3.
There is a manual, heavy single door with a locked leaf to access the lift lobby on Level 2.
There is a set of double doors which are permanently held open to access the lift lobby on Level 1. - 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 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 high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 147cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Opening Times (The Bridge - Vacation)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Opening Times (The Bridge - Term Time)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Eating and Drinking (The Bridge)
-
Location and Access
View
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right from the main entrance on Level 4.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- There are double doors at the entrance which are permanently held open.
-
Service and Menus
View
- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; online menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is cold food and hot and cold drinks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
-
Service Counter(s)
View
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
-
Tables and Seating
View
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 47cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 51cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Opening Times (The Locker - Vacation)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Opening Times (The Locker - Term Time)
- Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Entrance (The Locker)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Locker'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 282cm.
Opening Times (The Cube)
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Entrance (The Cube)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located to the right from the lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'The Cube'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
Opening Times (Below Deck)
- Monday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 17:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.
Eating and Drinking (Below Deck)
-
Location and Access
View
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on Level 2.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
-
Service and Menus
View
- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals, snack and drinks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
-
Service Counter(s)
View
- The height of the counter is 122cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
-
Tables and Seating
View
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 44cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Opening Times (The Cinema)
- Opening times vary according to screening times.
Cinema (The Cinema)
- The cinema has 1 screens.
- All screens have level access.
-
Seating and additional access information
View
- Films are mainly mainstream.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the back of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with you.
- A companion may sit near you.
- Companions sit next to the patron.
- It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- This venue does not have audio description.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Subtitles are not available.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Changing Places (Level 4 - Left Hand Transfer)
-
Location and Access
View
- The facility is located to the right from the main entrance on Level 4.
- The facility is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 212cm x 324cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
-
Toilet Details
View
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- Dropdown rails are not provided.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
-
Changing Bench and Hoist Details
View
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 177cm (5ft 10in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
-
Other Facilities
View
- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 91cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Changing Room (Level 1)
-
Location and Access
View
- This standard changing room is located at the end of the Level 1 corridor.
- This standard changing room is approximately 10m from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 85cm.
-
Changing Facilities
View
- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 520cm x 410cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; stepped shower room.
- This is a female changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 150cm and 170cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
- The wash basins are 82cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Female - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
-
Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no 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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
-
Toilet Features
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 the right.
- There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 108cm 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 90cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- 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 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 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
- 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
-
Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 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 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 light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
- 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 149cm x 212cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 the right.
- There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 77cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Female - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
-
Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets on Level 3.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
-
Toilet Features
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 297cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The 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 the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 right of the toilet 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 145cm 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 88cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- 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 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 75cm (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 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 93cm.
- 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
-
Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) 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 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 light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
- 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 141cm x 212cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
- 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 the left.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 78cm.
- 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 92cm (3ft).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Gender Neutral)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Toilet Facilities
View
- The gender neutral toilet is located on the Level 2 corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m 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.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
-
Comments
View
- There is a similar Gender Neutral toilet in the same location.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Toilet Facilities
View
- The female and male toilets are located to the right from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m 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.
- It was not possible to access the male toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Toilet Facilities
View
- The female and male toilets are located to the right from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m 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.
- It was not possible to access the male toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
-
Comments
View
- Similar standard toilets are available on levels 1, 2 & 3.
