Disabled Access Guide for Petersfield 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 10m (11yd) from the lift.

The accessible toilet is located on the second floor, in one of the public hire rooms.

There is level access to the accessible toilet.

This is by lift.

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 86cm (2ft 9in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 180cm (6ft 6in x 5ft 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 75cm (2ft 5in).

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 a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

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 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.

There is a towel dispenser.

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

The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.

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 79cm (2ft 7in) 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 bright.