Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the library, a café, classrooms and a performing space.
- Related link Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/library-joseph-wright-centre
- Related link Shop Verde.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/shop-verde
Opening Times (Main Building)
- Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This venue is located on the A6012 in the centre of Derby. There are multiple routes to get to the College
- There is a small underground car park available to use if required. However, parking must be booked before arrival. There are Blue Badge bays and staff parking available.
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By Bus
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- The closest bus stop to the college is located on Cathedral Road, outside the Queens Leisure Centre. This route is not very well run and only has 3 busses that run along it; 17, 17A and 114.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Derby Midland, which is 1.2 miles from the site. There are bus and taxi routes from the station to the college.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Inclusion and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0300 123 7890 ext 1208.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Inclusion and Support Service at Derby College offer support on all college sites in-class, outside of the classroom, with exams and assessments and in the wider college environment.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 028 0289.
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located underneath the building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Joseph Wright Centre.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 389cm x 585cm (12ft 9in x 19ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located next to the car park entrance.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is level access to the car park from the Joseph Wright building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Joseph Wright building.
- The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the car park entrance.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- This approach leads to the steps and ramp at the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The height of the external push pad is 93cm.
- The height of the internal push pad is 93cm.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the far side of the car park from the vehicle entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the basement of the main building. The Foyer lifts can be used to access the rest of the building from here.
Opening Times (Main Reception)
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception
- The main reception is located to the right as you enter the building.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The width of the smallest opening is 60cm.
- The width of the wider opening is 93cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Annexe.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Annexe.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp and steps (shown in photographs 1 - 3) lead up to the ground floor of the Annexe from the foyer and main building.
- There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors (Main Building)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located in the corridor to the left of the main foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is an additional staircase in the corridor to the right of the café area (shown in photographs.
Other Floors (Annexe Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located to the far right hand side of the building, at the end of the corridor to the right of the main foyer area.
- The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is another staircase at the end of the corridor (shown in photographs 5& 6 ).
Lift (Foyer Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- There are 2 lifts available here.
- Both lifts can be used to access the underground car park which is located on the basement level.
Lift (Annexe Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right hand side of the corridor, to the right of the main foyer past ramp and step.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- This lift can only be operated via a key that must be obtained and signed out of the reception.
Entrance (Outside Seating Area)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located ahead and to the right as you enter through the main entrance, next to the Starbucks.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Seating Area
- There is an outside seating area, available for students and staff.
- The seating consists of bench seating and chairs with armrests.
- The flooring is concrete tiles.
- The lowest tables are of height 68cm.
- The highest tables are of height 72cm.
Eating and Drinking (Starbucks)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and full table service available via online app.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; online menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- If given prior notification, staff can make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet (Foyer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side of the main foyer.
- There are additional accessible toilets located in the same location on the first, second and third floors.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a overhead powered hoist that reaches all areas of the cubical in the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
Accessible Toilet (Annexe Accessible Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right-hand side of the main foyer.
- There are additional accessible toilets in the same location on the first, second and third floors.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Foyer)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the main foyer.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 19m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Annexe)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the second floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the right hand side of the corridor, to the right hand side of the main foyer.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 33m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 360cm x 322cm (11ft 10in x 10ft 7in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 186cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 240cm (7ft 10in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a shelf next to the 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 located where it is reachable.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks at 108cm and 153cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Accessible Shower
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- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.
Level Change (Changing Places)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the steps.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.