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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Faculty of Arts Design and Social Studies teaching rooms, studios and staff rooms.
• The Squires Building connects to both the Squires Workshop, Lipman Building, Student Central and the Library.
• Related link Squires Workshop.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/squires-workshop
• Related link Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/library
• Related link Lipman Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/Lipman-Building
• Related link Student Central.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/Student-Central

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB206 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB208 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB210 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB211 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB212 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB314 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for SQB409 please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Out of Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located off the A167(M) in the centre of Newcastle.
  • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the University. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours' notice.
• By Bus View
  • The North area of the City Campus is served by the number 1, 33, 33A, 38, 51, 52, 306, 308, CityLink 57 and Cobalt Clipper 309 buses from the Civic Centre bus stop on Sandyford Road.
• By Train View
  • The City Campus is approximately 1 mile from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus.
• By Underground View
  • The North area of the City Campus is approximately half a mile from the Haymarket metro station. Buses are available from St Mary's Place to the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on the Security Department please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 3999 (General) / 0191 227 3200 (Dedicated Emergency Line).
• Email: [email protected].
• Security staff are first aid trained and part of the fire response team. A free Safe Zone App is available to download to mobile phones for Staff and Students for quick response to emergency situations. Security staff are based in Sutherland House at the City Campus and in the Clinical Skills building at Coach Lane Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 349 5600.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4209.
• Email: [email protected].
• Staff receive Disability Equality Training.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Lipman Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Radnor Street, behind Claude Gibb Hall.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a loading bay for the Claude Gibb Hall of Residence on Day Street which could be used to drop off for this building.

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Outside Access (Squires Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Sandyford Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is only open between 08:00 - 18:00.

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Outside Access (Squires Building Quad Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, in the quad.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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 not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors lead directly onto the main staircase.
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The third set of doors are double.
  • The third set of doors open towards you (pull).
  • The third set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The clear width of the third set of doors is 147cm.
  • There are 3 clearly marked steps to the right beyond the third set of doors.
  • The steps are medium height with handrails on both sides.
  • The steps can be overcome by using the ramp on the ground floor of the Library.
  • This entrance is only open between 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Outside of these hours access is available through the Library.

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Entrance (Lipman Building/Squires Workshop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, between Lipman Building and Squires Workshop.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Level Change (Connection Between the Squires Building and Student Central / University Library and access to the Multi Faith Chaplaincy)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located between the Squires Building and the University 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the Squires Building and the University Library next to the Squire's Building Main Lifts.
• There is/are 3 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.

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• Comments View
  • The Multi Faith Chaplaincy is situated at the half way point of the ramp within Squires Building.

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Lift (Technical Resources Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the main entrance.
• 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 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 136cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp to access the lift on the lower level.

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Reception (Technical Resources Centre)

• Technical Resources Centre is located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the accessible entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Technical Resources Centre lift.
• 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.

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• Comments View
  • There is a touch screen to register arrival and obtain a queue number.
  • The height to the top of the touch screen is 104cm.
  • There is seating in the Technical Resources Centre.
  • The seating has armrests.
  • There are computers available to use in the Technical Resources Centre.
  • The height of the computer workstations is 90cm.
  • The touch screen and waiting area are due to be moved to the main foyer in late 2019.
  • There are equipment return lockers on the lower level, to the left of the lift.
  • There is a touch screen for equipment returns.
  • The height to the top of the touch screen is 130cm.
  • The lower level lockers are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.

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Squires Building / University Library Ramp

• ramp 140cm and slight hand both
• three steps clearly contrasted handrails both.

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Multi Faith Chaplaincy

• The multi faith chaplaincy is located halfway up the ramp between the Squires building and the University Library (photographs 1, 2 and 3).
• The ramp is slight with handrails on either side.
• The door has a width of over 75cm.
• The flooring is carpet inside the Chaplaincy is carpet.
• There is a coffee table at a height of 32cm and 38cm.
• There are some chairs with armrests.

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Getting Around (Ground to Third Floors)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the Technical Resources Centre.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • This level change is shown in photographs 9 and 10.
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to the far end of the ground floor corridor, leading to rooms 028 and 029.
  • The width of the ramp is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 11 and 12.
  • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s){Dropdown} for access to the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The stairs have a handrail on the left and in the centre going up. This level change is shown in photographs 13 and 14.
  • 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 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 varied.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in the Technical Resources Centre.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around (Fourth and Fifth Floors)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the lift on the fourth floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • This ramp is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • 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 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 the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building as you enter the main entrance, between the first and second set of doors at the Quad entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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 set of stairs at the left hand side of the building as you enter from the accessible entrance (shown in photographs 4 - 6). The additional stairs only access floors G - 4.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead on the left as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1575kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 198cm x 160cm (6ft 6in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical lifts in this location.

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Lift (Fourth Floor Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor on the fourth floor, to the left then right as you exit the main lift.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the fifth floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lift.
• 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 113cm x 137cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 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 medium.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the lift lobby, on the first floor ahead as you exit the lift lobby, on the second floor and third floors along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby. There are 3 accessible toilets on the first floor. The toilets are all similar, 1 is shared, 1 is female, and 1 is male.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the building, and on the first, second, and fourth floors along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the building, and on the first floor to the right in the lift lobby, and on the second, and third floors along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby..

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Standard Shower (First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the left and left again as you exit the lift.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower controls are lever twist.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via 1 deep step.
  • There is a sink in the shower room.
  • The height of the sink is 87
  • The taps are push.
  • The taps are not mixer.
  • There is a shelf in the shower room.
  • The height of the shelf is 91
  • There is a mirror in the shower room.
  • The mirror is in a suitable position for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a chair in the shower room.
  • The chair does not have armrests.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm in the shower room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the lobby area, to the left of the lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 209cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 fair.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Shared)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 274cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 12in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 fair.
  • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 49cm (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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 288cm (5ft 11in x 9ft 5in).
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 49cm (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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Third Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor, along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text 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 is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 220cm (5ft 9in 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 49cm (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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the second floor, along the main corridor to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m from the main lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets on this level are to the right hand side of the lift lobby.