Disabled Access Guide for New Milton 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 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

The accessible toilet is located behind reception.

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is required for the accessible toilet.

The key is not a radar key.

The key can be obtained from reception.

The door opens inwards and outwards.

The door is locked by a locking handle.

The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 210cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 10in).

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 right.

The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 4in).

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 not a functional emergency alarm available.

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

Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.

There is a coat hook.

The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.

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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.

The hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.

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.

There is a sink.

The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.

The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.

The contrast between the external door and wall is good.

The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.

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

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are medium.