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Cheng Kin Ku Building

54 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LJ

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Introduction

  • Basement: Sheik Zayed Lecture Theatre (Front)
    Lower Ground Floor: LG.01-Wolfson, LG.03-Thai, LG.08-Sheik Zayed and LG.09-Alumni Lecture Theatres
    Ground Floor: Café 54, The Shaw Café and reception
    First Floor: Teaching rooms 1.01 to 1.20 and Mezzanine
    Second Floor: Teaching rooms 2.01 to 2.19
    Third Floor: Department of Management Reception, Radwan of Antioc Floor and Rooms 3.01 to 3.42
    Fourth Floor: Department of Management, Eleftheria Karnessis Floor and Rooms 4.01 to 4.42
    Fifth Floor: Department of Management, Climate Research, Persepolis Floor and Rooms 5.01 to 5.42
    Sixth Floor: Department of Law Reception and Rooms 6.01 to 6.38
    Seventh Floor: Department of Law, Moot Court, Elias Paraskevas Floor and Rooms 7.01 to 7.39
    Eighth Floor: The Grabiner Suite, Garfield Weston Foundation Terrace and Rooms 8.01 to 8.09.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The LSE campus is located in central London, off Kingsway (A4200) and the Aldwych (A4).
    • This campus does not have its own car park, but Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby.
  • By Bus View
    • The campus can be accessed via a number of London Bus routes, including bus 1 (New Oxford Street to Canada Water Bus Station), 59 (Streatham Hill to Kings Cross Station), 68 (West Norwood to Euston Bus Station), X68 (Croydon to Russell Square), 91 (Crouch End to Trafalgar Square), 168 (Royal Free Hospital to Old Kent Road), 171 (Catford to Holborn Station), 188 (North Greenwich Station to Russell Square Station) 243 (Wood Green to Waterloo Station) and 521 (Waterloo Station to London Bridge Station).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest tube stations are Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines, Temple on the District and Circle lines, and Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Sardinia Street.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Lincolns Inn Fields.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the on street Blue Badge parking bays.
    • Photograph 3 shows the standard on street parking bay.

Outside Access (Kingsway Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Kingsway at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Lincolns Inn Fields Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Lincolns Inn Fields to the rear of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Outside Access (Café 54 Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left between the two sets of doors at the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is an alternative external entrance into the café located to the left of the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance, however this has one clearly marked medium step with no handrails on both sides of the door (as shown in photographs 2, 3 and 4).

Outside Access (The ShawCafé Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter through the Kingsway Entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a push pad at the entrance with a height of 95cm and a push pad to exit with a height of 75.
    • There is an alternate entrance on Kingsway (photograph 6) with a single heavy door followed by four medium clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides and in the middle.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written and pictorial 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a portable loop.
    • The portable hearing loop is located at the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance reception.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The main atrium area of the ground floor (shown in photograph 1) has a floor with a shiny finish, along with the main lift foyers on the first, second and eighth floors, and the mezzanine levels MG and M1.
    • Photograph 10 shows the M R Safin Seminar Room on the first floor.
    • Photograph 11 shows the MSc Silent Study Zone on the third floor.
    • Photograph 12 shows the M R Safin Meeting Room on the eighth floor.

Reception (Lincolns Inn Fields Entrance)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter via the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
  • The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Lincolns Inn Fields 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 bright.
  • The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar main reception located to the left as you enter via the Kingsway entrance.
    • That reception does not have a hearing loop.
    • Both receptions have security gates beyond them allowing access into the building via key card.
    • These security gates are 50cm wide with one wider gate that is 91cm wide (as shown in photographs 3, 4, 7 and 8).

Lift (Main)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the centre of the building.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Lincoln Inn Fields entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 215cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 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 have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift has 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 bright.

Other Floors (Main Foyer)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, MG, M1, 1, M2 and 2.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The number of steps vary from 8 to 14 between each floor.
    • Photograph 1 shows the steps between the lower ground and mezzanine ground floor.
    • Photograph 2 shows the steps between the mezzanine ground and the ground floor.
    • Photograph 3 shows the steps between the ground and mezzanine first floor.
    • The steps in photographs 3 and 4 are similar to the rest of the stairwell up to the second floor.
    • There is an identical staircase parallel to the one described above.

Lift (Stairwell Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter via the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, LG, MG, G, M1, 1, M2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8F, 8R.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the basement floor, on the ground floor, on the lower ground floor, on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor, on the fourth floor, on the fifth floor, on the sixth floor, on the seventh floor and on the eighth floor.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000.
  • The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 235cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift has 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar lift located next to the stairwell on the opposite side of the building, to the left as you enter via the Kingsway entrance.
    • This lift is smaller with a 78cm door width (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, LG, MG, G, M1, 1, M2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
    • 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 a similar staircase at the opposite end of the building to the right as you enter via the Kingsway entrance (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).

Reception (Management Reception)

  • The Department of Management Reception is located on the third floor.
  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main lifts.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
  • 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 a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Reception (Law Reception)

  • The Department of Law Reception is located on the 6th floor.
  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main lifts.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
  • 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 a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Eating and Drinking (Café 54)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the café 54 accessible entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks.

Eating and Drinking (The ShawCafé)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the café.
    • The café is located to the right as you enter though the Kingsway Entrance, after the second set of doors.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the café.
    • For access there is a single manual door which is push pad activated.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a buffet counter.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall 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 available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 96cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • There are also high tables, long tables, booths and high stools.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 76cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 100cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The type of flooring in this area is stone.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

Lecture Theatre(s) (LG01 Wolfson Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the lectern is 102cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do have handrails.
  • The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/01/2020.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional entrance into the lecture theatre however this had both ramped and stepped access with the ramp not bypassing the steps.

Lecture Theatre(s) (LG03 Thai Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the lectern is 86cm.
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do have handrails.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/01/2020.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • There are two entrances into the lecture theatre.
    • One leads to the front speakers area as shown in photograph 3 and one leads to the back of the lecture theatre as shown in photographs 6, 7, 8 and 9.
    • The speakers area entrance is accessed by a moderate ramp with handrails on both sides as shown in photograph 7 and 9.
    • The entrance to the back of the theatre has level access.
    • There are handrails on the steps located at the front of the lecture theatre as shown in photograph 5.

Lecture Theatre(s) (LG08 Sheikh Zayed Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front and at the back.
  • There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/01/2020.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 72cm and 72cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • Step free access to the front of the lecture theatre is via doors on the basement level of the building (as shown in photographs 5 and 6).
    • There is an easy gradient 95cm wide ramp with no handrails leading up to the speakers area (as shown in photographs 7, 8 and 9).

Lecture Theatre(s) (LG09 Alumni Theatre)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • Step free access to the Speakers Area is via the platform lift.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 93cm.
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do have handrails.
  • The steps have handrails on the right going up.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/01/2020.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional entrance into the back of the lecture theatre located on the opposite side.

Lift (LG09 Alumni Theatre)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located within lecture theatre LG09.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 340 kg.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lecture theatre entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 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.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all levels. Accessible toilets on floors with odd numbers have their transfer spaces on the right. Accessible toilets on floors with even numbers have their transfer space to the left apart from floor 8 which has its transfer space on the right.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on all levels. The male toilets on the lower ground floor are accessed by 2 medium, well marked steps with handrails both sides (shown in the photograph)..
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on all levels.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance on the ground floor.
    • There are additional similar accessible toilets located on the lower ground, ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th floors. The even numbered floors have the transfer space on the left (example shown in photograph 2). The odd numbered floors have their transfer space on the right. The 8th floor accessible toilet has its transfer space on the right. The toilets on the 1st and 2nd floors do not have a large enough manoeuvring space, like the one detailed here. They also do not have functioning alarms.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 230cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • 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 49cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The additional ground floor accessible toilet, located to the left as you enter via the Kingsway entrance, has a baby changing table (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).

Accessible Toilet(s) (Fourth Floor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the main lifts, next to the standard male toilet.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
    • 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 Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 222cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • 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 sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 179cm 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.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 82cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • Comments View
    • The toilets on the lower ground, third and fifth to eighth floor have similar sized cubicles.
    • Photograph 2 shows the toilet on the eighth floor.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the male and female standard toilets on the basement floor.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
    • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor, the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor, the fifth floor, the sixth floor, the seventh floor and the eighth floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter via the Lincolns Inn Fields entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the Lincolns Inn Fields 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.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 2, 3, 4, and 5 show the male and female standard toilets on the third floor. These are representative of the standard toilets on most floors of the building. i.e., all contain a cubicle with horizontal grab rails both sides and a door that opens outwards. The toilets on the basement level do not contain cubicles with grab rails.