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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; standard and adapted accommodation, standard and adapted toilets/bathrooms, games room, common rooms, laundry rooms, multiple study rooms and communal kitchens.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within adapted accommodation rooms and on all floors at either end of the building.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located withing adapted accommodation rooms.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within adapted accommodation rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within standard accommodation rooms.
  • There are 204 rooms in total.
    There are two adapted rooms with adapted ensuites.
    There are no adjoining rooms available for carers.
    There is standard accommodation on the ground floor and other floors which is accessible by lift.
    These have ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    There is no convenience store within 200m.
    There is a deaf alert system and vibrating pillows available on request.

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Useful Information

• Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01344 462 510.
• Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: disability@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 150.
• Email: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Agnes Blackadder Hall and Powell Hall are located on North Haugh.
    The North Haugh site is located on the western edge of town, off the main A91 road to St. Andrews at the roundabout with Links Crescent by Petheram Bridge.
  • There are Blue Badge bays directly outside Agnes Blackadder Hall and Powell Hall off North Haugh.
    Across the road there is the North Haugh campus car park with further Blue Badge bays for student and staff permit holders.
    There are electric car charging points in this car park.
  • For more information on public parking at Petheram Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located at the Petheram Bridge Car Park opposite the School of Management.
    The bus stop is on bus route 92. Bus route 92 links most of the university campuses with the town centre.
  • For more information on bus services to St Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchars (for St Andrews).
  • There is ramped access to platforms and ramp available to access trains at Leuchars (for St Andrews).
    The station is located on bus routes 42, 99, 99A, 99B, 99C, 99D between Dundee City Centre and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    The station is also located on bus route 94A between Newburgh and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    There is a taxi rank with a taxi kiosk within the station.
  • For more information on train services and facilities at Leuchars please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Leuchars (AccessAble guide) please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 450cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 North Haugh.
  • The car park is located opposite the building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the building on North Haugh.
  • There is a steep ramp on the road giving access to the main entrance.
    There is a time restriction of 15 minutes for the drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (North Haugh)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on North Haugh.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Agnes Blackadder Hall and Powell Hall.
  • 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) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 255cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Blackadder Hall main entrance.
  • This car park contains 4 EV charging bays.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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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 seating area.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Powell Hall'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 87cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 94cm 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.
  • 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 94cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs 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.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left of the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 A, B, C, D and E.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Manual doors to access lift lobbies are on level E only.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 146cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at each corner of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are All floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located immediately after the main entrance.
• There is step free level access.
• Furniture can be moved to allow space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring may be shiny and patterned.
• The seating available is chairs without armrests, sofas, and high stools.
• There are tables, coffee tables, and high tables.
• Some tables are suitable for wheelchair users.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting is varied and not adjustable.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located to the right of the main entrance.
• There is step free level access.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 87cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• There is an automatic exit push pad at a height of 95cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There are washing machines and tumble dryers available which have controls within 75cm-120cm from the floor.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good but are not adjustable.
• The door only has automatic entry if it is added to your profile on your key card.

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Games Room

• The games room is located to the left of the main entrance.
• It is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• There is written text signage next to the door.
• The approach to the games room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a single automatic door with a medium colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 87cm.
• The entry push pad is at a height of 106cm and the exit push pad is at a height of 98cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating consists of benches and stools. The benches are permanently fixed.
• There is a pool table and table tennis table available for use.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting is varied due to large windows and is not adjustable.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (A1 - Adapted)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 79cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 68cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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• Comments View
  • There is an automated exit push pad at a height of 76cm.

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Computer Suite - Eden

• The Eden Computer Suite is located on Level B, approximately 20m from the lift.
• There is written text signage on the door.
• The approach to the room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a single manual door with a high colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 87cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow a wheelchair user room to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating consists of chairs without armrests.
• There are tables and desks available but the surface height and clear height underneath are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Computers are also available for student use in this room.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There is little to no background noise.
• Lighting is varied due to large windows and is not adjustable.

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Study Space - Jubilee Room

• The Jubilee study space is located on Level B, approximately 10m from the lift.
• There is written text signage next to the door.
• The approach to the room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a single manual door with a high colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 87cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating consists of chairs without armrests.
• There are tables available but the surface and clear height underneath are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There is little to no background noise.
• Lighting is varied due to large windows and is not adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - 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, within the standard toilet facilities.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual 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 153cm x 289cm (5ft x 9ft 6in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There is a door to enter the standard toilets with a width of 87cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level B - 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 Level B.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 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 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual 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 154cm x 254cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 4in).
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located to the right of the main entrance, down the corridor and on the right again.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.