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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; Ammonia Technology laboratories, research offices, standard toilets, shared toilets, accessible toilets and standard showers.
  • West Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and third floors.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located along the third floor corridor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located along the third floor corridor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the first and second floors.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the first and second floors, within the changing rooms.

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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 in front and to the left of the West Extension Building.
• 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 (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor laboratories and offices, the accessible toilet and a standard changing room.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 95cm 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 151cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 148cm.
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 1 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 4cm.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor laboratories and offices, the accessible toilet and standard changing room.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 121cm.
  • 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 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the first floor corridor of the West Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the West Extension 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 156cm.

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Entrance (Second Floor West Extension 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 West Extension.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 154cm.

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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 vinyl and carpet.
  • 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 are no seats/chairs 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 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 ahead and to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the third floor and on the second floor.
• 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.
• 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 180cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible 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 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Shared)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 66cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 116cm x 235cm.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a standard shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is no seating available within the changing room.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 166cm and 173cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
  • There is a 28 centimetre step into the shower cubicle.
    The controls for the shower are twist/turn and the shower head is adjustable.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor - Shared)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 9m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 66cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 101cm x 236cm.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a standard shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is no seating available within the changing room.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There is a 25 centimetres step into the shower cubicle.
    The shower controls are twist/turn and the shower head is height adjustable.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - 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, to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 184cm (4ft 11in x 6ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 109cm and 115cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a tap for drinking water to the right of the room (photograph 5).
  • The tap is 85 centimetres high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - 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 first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
  • 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 192cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 114cm and 141cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a tap for drinking water to the right of the room.
  • The tap is 85 centimetres high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - 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 the second floor, along the corridor to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 201cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 111cm and 118cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a tap for drinking water to the left of the room (photograph 5).
  • The tap is 88 centimetres high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Third Floor - 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 the third floor, along the corridor to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) 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 contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 196cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 141cm and 102cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Shared)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Third Floor - Male and Female). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Third Floor - Male and Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the third floor, along the corridor and to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the 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 varied.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the third floor, along the corridor and to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the 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 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are varied.