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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; The Crypt Hall of Nations function room Council Chamber Offices.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the left-hand corridor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the right-hand corridor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along the left-hand corridor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
    It can be reached by following the A470 towards the city centre and then following the university's signage.
  • There is pay and display car parking available on Park Place and within the civic centre (along College Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Museum Avenue).
    This typically costs around £3.40 for two hours.
    Payment is by coin or debit/ credit card.
    Parking in the North Road car park is £8.80 per day at the time of the survey (August 2023).
    There are additional car parks located around the area.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Cardiff University bus stop is located along Park Place and serves Megabus M05N, Megabus M07N, Megabus M7N, Megabus M10N and Megabus M19.
    The Park Place Bus Stop serves National Express 507, National Express 509, National Express 110, National Express 111 and National Express 216.
    The University RE bus stop is located along Park Place which serves 21, 51, 86, and 95.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
  • The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located nearby.
    There are other stations located around Cardiff.
  • For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for Wales.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in 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 within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is King Edward VII Road.
  • 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).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 430cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on King Edward VII Avenue.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The on-street parking is payable using the nearby payment machine or by using the MI Permit app.
    
  • Two rapid electric vehicle charging points are also available at the end of King Edward VII Road.

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Site/Campus Car Park (King Edward VII Avenue)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off King Edward VII Avenue at the rear of the venue.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Temple of Peace and the Redwood Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is 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.

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Outside Access (Front 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 ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'THE TEMPLE OF PEACE / Y DEMI HEDDWCH'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • 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 144cm.
  • 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 128cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the steps in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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 both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not 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 10cm.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Right Side Entrance - Staff Only)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right-hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'WELSH LEAGUE OF NATIONS UNION'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 118cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • 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 124cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the approach to the door as well as at the door threshold.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides of the step(s).
  • 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.
  • The step at the door threshold is 16cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 no 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 varied.
  • The height of the reception counter is 113cm.
  • 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 83cm.
  • 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 bell to attract attention.
  • 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 stone.
• 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.

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Step(s) (Reception Area)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located immediately after the reception desk.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access The Hall of Nations, The Crypt, the toilets and the corridors either side.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not 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 12cm.
  • 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 low to moderate.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
  • To access the platform lift go into the Public Information Room on the right.

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Lift (Public Information Room Platform Lift)

• The lift is located in the Public Information Room opposite reception.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform 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 250kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• 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 medium.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 156cm (3ft x 5ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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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 doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, wood, stone and tiles.
  • 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench and sofa seating 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.
  • 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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Other Floors (To and from 'The Crypt')

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located either side of the entrance to the Hall of Nations.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Public Information Room lift.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, lower ground.
  • 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 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 varied.
  • There is a chair stair lift to overcome the stairs.
• Comments View
  • At time of survey the lighting levels could not be determined as the lights would not come on.

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Lift (Stairlift to and from 'The Crypt')

• The lift is located to the left of the entrance to The Hall Of Nations.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Public Information Room lift.
• 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 lower ground, ground.
• The weight limit for the lift is 150kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The dimensions of the lift are 67cm x 84cm (2ft 2in x 2ft 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 not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • Lighting levels could not be determined as the lights were not working.

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Other Floors (Right-Hand Corridor)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the ground floor along the right hand corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Public Information Room lift.
  • 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 first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical staircase along the left-hand corridor.

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Lift (Right-Hand Corridor)

• The lift is located on the ground floor along the right hand corridor.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Public Information Room lift.
• 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 B, G, 1, 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• 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.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• 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 clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 131cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right-Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor along the left hand corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Public Information Room lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 184cm (8ft 2in x 6ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 179cm (5ft 10in).
  • 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 medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 72cm (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 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 100cm.
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor along the left-hand corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the Public Information Room lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor along the right-hand corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Public information Room lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.