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English to Welsh Translation

• Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
• These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; research labs, teaching rooms, a quiet room, staff offices and standard toilets.
    This building is connected to East, West and Central buildings by internal entrances.
  • East Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • West Building link (new tab) - click here.
  • Central Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and second floor of the East Building, and the second floor of the West Building. There are no accessible toilet facilities within South Building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor of the South Building and within the Quiet Room on the second floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, upper ground floor and third floor of the South Building and within the Quiet Room on the second floor.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre R6 - S/1.29 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre R7 - S/1.30 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre T1 - S/1.22 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre T3 - S/1.24 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre T4 - S/1.25 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Main Lecture Theatre - S/1.32 please click here (new tab).
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Beatrice Shilling Teaching Room - S/0.26/S/0.29 please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Data Science Academy - Computer Room - S/3.20 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sandpit Computer Room - S/2.22 please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CLEER Labs - S/0.36 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Soils Laboratory - S/-1.11 please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University venues of Newport Road are located in central Cardiff, just off the A4161 and 350 south west of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
  • Standard, Blue Badge and on street parking is available nearby.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is 120m away on West Grove. 8 different bus services stop here and provide direct services to and from Cardiff city centre, Pontprennau, Cyncoed, Thornhill and Llanishen.
  • For more information on Bus fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cardiff Queen Street.
  • The nearest train station, Cardiff Queen Street, is half a mile away on Station Terrace.
  • For more information on station, fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is The Queens Buildings Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (The Queens Buildings)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the centre of The Queens Buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are North, South, Central and West Buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • This car park is free for parking permit holders only.
    If you aren't a permit holder you can pay by phone using the RingGo app, site number: 39356.
    If you don't have a smart phone you can call 02030460183 to pay for parking over the phone.
    There is additional on-street parking located on The Parade (photographs 7-10).
    The size of the standard marked bays are 240 x 360 centimetres.
    Charges apply via the payment machine or the Ringo app.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the South Building, to the left of the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the upper ground floor corridor teaching rooms, offices and male toilet.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'South Building'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/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 single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • This entrance is the most accessible entrance into the South Building.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Rear Entrance to Upper Ground Floor Corridor)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the ground floor corridor, to the left as you enter the rear entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the upper ground floor corridor of the building, teaching rooms, offices and standard male toilets.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at front the of the South Building off Newport Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the South building, the main reception, lift lobby and male standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 height of the key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The What 3 Words address for this entrance is: Panic, Cute, Assist.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • 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 on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the rear 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 107cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl, tiles and laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • At the time of survey (August 2023), the reception was not in use due to it being the end of term.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the upper ground floor corridor rooms and male toilets from the rear entrance, the floor -1 laboratories to the left as you exit the lift, to the Ystafell Turing Suite/ S3.20 on the third floor of the building and along the fourth floor corridor to access the offices.
  • These ramps are described in more detail in the Ramps/Slope sections.
  • There is stepped access to the upper ground floor corridor from the ground floor, the right hand side South Building rooms and the East Building entrance on the ground floor, and the laboratories along the Floor -1 corridor.
  • These steps are described in more detail in the Steps sections.
    The steps along the ground floor can be overcame with a platform lift.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl, carpet, concrete and laminate.
  • 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.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a Quiet Room on the second floor of the building, to the right as you exit the lift.
    This room has stepped access.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Entrance (Floor -1 South Building from Floor -1 East Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the floor -1 East Building corridor, opposite room E-1.12.
  • This entrance gives access to South Building floor -1 corridor teaching rooms and labs.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 168cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (Ground Floor South Building from Ground Floor East Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the ground floor corridor of the East Building, opposite room E0.11.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor right hand corridor of the South Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Entrance (Ground Floor South Building from Ground Floor Central Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the ground floor corridor of the Central Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor lift lobby area of the South Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 171cm.

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Entrance (First Floor South Building from First Floor East Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the first floor corridor of the East Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor South Building corridor, teaching rooms and female standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • 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 immediately after the entrance, to the right.
  • 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 right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance, to the left of the ramp.
  • There is/are 4 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 14cm.
  • 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 on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Entrance (First Floor South Building from First Floor Central Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the first floor corridor of the Central Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the South Building central staircase, first floor corridor and female standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Entrance (First Floor South Building from First Floor West Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the West Building, to the rear of the Engin Forum study space.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor corridor of the South Building and the female standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (Second Floor South Building from Second Floor East Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the second floor corridor of the East Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of the South Building, the Quiet Room and the standard male and female toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 140cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Second Floor South Building from Second Floor West Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the second floor corridor of the West Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the second floor of the South Building, the Quiet Room and the male and female standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

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Entrance (Third Floor South Building from Third Floor East Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the third floor corridor of the East Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the third floor corridor of the South Building and the male standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • 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 immediately after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Entrance (Third Floor South Building from Second Floor Central Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the second floor corridor of the Central Building, opposite room C2.07.
  • This entrance gives access to the South Building central staircase, the third floor corridor of the South Building and the standard male toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

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Entrance (Fourth Floor South Building from Third Floor Central Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the third floor corridor of the Central Building, opposite room C3.09.
  • This entrance gives access to the South Building central staircase and the fourth floor of the South Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Fourth Floor Central Staircase of the South Building from Fourth Floor Central Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the fourth floor of the Central Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the fourth floor central staircase of the South Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately after the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • The door at the top of the staircase has restricted access.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Floor-1 Corridor)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the corridor of floor -1, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the floor -1 corridor rooms -1.32 to -1.26 from the lift.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the ramp.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the floor -1 corridor rooms -1.32 to -1.26 from the lift.
  • There is/are 1 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 20cm.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor Left Hand Corridor to Upper Ground Floor Corridor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the ground floor corridor, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access upper ground floor rooms S0.04 to S0.31, the standard male toilets and the rear entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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 on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a stair lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift (Stair Lift - Ground Floor to Upper Ground Floor)

• The lift is located along the left ground floor corridor at the bottom of the steps.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and UG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 105cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• There are no internal controls for the lift.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• At the time of survey (August 2023) the stair lift was not folding back up after use.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor and Floor -1)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the ground floor right hand corridor of the South Building, opposite room S0.45A.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access South Building rooms S0.45 and S0.44, and the East Building.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a stair lift to overcome the step(s).
  • These steps can be seen in photographs 1-2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the ground floor right hand corridor of the South Building, after the first set of 3 steps.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access South Building rooms S0.45 and S0.44, and the East Building.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a stair lift to overcome the step(s).
  • These steps can be seen in photographs 3-4.
• Stepped Level Change 3 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the floor -1 corridor of the South Building.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms -1.30, -1.29, -1.28, -1.27, and -1.26.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • These steps can be seen in photograph 5.

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Lift (Stair Lift - Ground Floor - To Overcome First Steps)

• The lift is located along the right hand ground floor corridor, at the bottom of the first stepped level change.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 59m (64yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 105cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• There is a similar stair lift in this area to overcome a small level change.

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Lift (Stair Lift - Ground Floor - To Overcome Second Steps)

• The lift is located along the ground floor right hand corridor, immediately after the first stair lift.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 61m (66yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 105cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• There is a similar stair lift available immediately in front of this lift to overcome a small stepped level change.

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Lift (Ground Floor - Main Entrance Foyer)

• The lift is located directly ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the rear 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 -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1300kg.
• 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 198cm x 148cm (6ft 6in x 4ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Central Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 45m from the rear entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, G, 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the fifth floor, there is restricted access to this floor.

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Other Floors (Right Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located along the ground floor right hand corridor, to the left of the stair lifts.
  • The stairs are approximately 59m from the rear entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the second floor, on the first floor and on the ground floor.
  • There is a single, manual, heavy door to enter exit the stairwell on floor -1 (photograph 7).
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, G,1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Left Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located along the left hand upper ground floor corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 41m from the rear entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are -1, UG, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Second Floor - Quiet Room

• There is a Quiet Room along the second floor corridor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• To enter the room is via stepped access.
• There are 2 sets of 7 clearly marked steps to access the Quiet Room (photographs 1-3).
• The steps have no handrails, are 16 centimetres high and have a depth of 32 centimetres.
• There are double, heavy doors that open away from you to enter the room (photograph 4).
• The doors are 142 centimetres wide and have good contrast with the wall.
• There is clear signage for the room (photograph 5).
• Within the quiet room there are lockers, male and female toilets, a water fountain and a prayer room.
• The opening to the prayer room is 107 centimetres wide (photograph 8).
• The type of flooring in the Quiet Room is vinyl and carpet.
• There are some patterns on the carpet.
• There is not a chair with armrests available in the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Third and Fourth Floor)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the third floor corridor to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Ystafell Turing Suite S3.20.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • There is a similar ramp available further along the corridor to the right (photographs 3-4).
    This ramp is also used to access the Ystafell Turing Suite via the second set of entrance doors.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the fourth floor corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the offices along the fourth floor of the South Building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground and second floor of the East Building, and the second floor of the West Building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground and Upper Ground Floors - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located along the left upper ground floor corridor, to the left of the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the rear entrance.
  • The colour 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 are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located along the ground floor right hand corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 52m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial 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.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • It was not possible to get a picture of the ambulant toilet at the time of survey.
    There are two vertical grab rails on either side of one of the urinals which have good colour contrast with the wall (photograph 10).

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located along the first floor corridor to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main lift.
  • The colour 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 are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a fixed table to the left as you enter the toilet which is 81 centimetres high (photograph 6).
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located along the first floor corridor, to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main lift.
  • The colour 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 are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Quiet Room - Male and Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the second floor, ahead and to the right as you enter the Quiet Room.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Quiet Room entrance.
  • The colour 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 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a bidet on the floor which is 26 centimetres high (photograph 6).
    There are 2 squat toilet cubicles available within the room (photograph 7).
    The height of the steps leading up to the squat toilet are 12 centimetres and 22 centimetres.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the second floor, ahead and to the right as you enter the Quiet Room.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Quiet Room entrance.
  • The colour 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 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The corridor outside the female toilet is 99 centimetres wide (photograph 11).
    There is a squat toilet cubicle within the room with steps leading up to it (photograph 13).
    The height of the steps to the squat toilet are 12 centimetres and 22 centimetres.
    There is a bidet within the room which is 34 centimetres high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Third Floor - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the third floor corridor, to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main lift.
  • The colour 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 are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.