Disabled Access Guide for Lyndhurst Library

The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.

There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.

The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.

There is level access to the accessible toilet.

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the accessible toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a locking handle.

The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 5in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 215cm (4ft 9in x 7ft ).

Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 72cm (2ft 4in).

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is not a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is lever.

There is a mixer tap.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is not a coat hook.

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.

There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.

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 49cm (1ft 7in).

There is not a hand dryer.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.

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.

The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.

There is a sink.

The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.

The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.

The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.

The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.

The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.

The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.

Lighting levels are bright.