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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Medical Clinics, Laboratories, Seminar Rooms and Classrooms.
• The building offers dental treatment to the general public as well as teaching services for students of Queen's University Belfast.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry CL1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Perio Tutorial Room please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry TPC Tutorial Room please click here (new tab)
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry SEM1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry SEM2 please click here (new tab)
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry 3105 (Phantom Head Room) please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry 311 University Prosthetics Laboratory please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Conservation Clinic please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Conservation Lab 321 & Hospital Prosthetics Lab 324 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry DENTLAB please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Ortho Clinic please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry OSOMOP Clinics please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Perio Clinic please click here (new tab)

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry Pros Clinic please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dentistry TPC Clinic please click here (new tab)

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Building Parking

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Royal Victoria Hospital car park.
  • The car park is located around the Hospital including large car parking areas in front and to the right of the Dentistry Building on the ground floor.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on the unnamed road in front of the building.
• Comments View
  • There are 10+ Blue Badge bays which are part of the Royal Victoria Hospital visitor car park located in front of the building on the ground floor. Some of which can be seen in photograph 1.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of Clinical Science B.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Mulhouse Building, Clinical Science A and Clinical Science B.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Mulhouse Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mulhouse Building, Clinical Science A and Clinical Science B.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Mulhouse Building.
• Comments View
  • Photos 1-3 are the ICS Car Park.
  • Photos 4-5 are the car park round Mulhouse Building, which has swipe card access.
  • There is additional car parking owned by the hospital surrounding Mulhouse Building, which includes some Blue Badge parking bays. There is one bay in front of the Mulhouse Building and 2 bays to the rear of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on the first floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 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 width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• 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.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Outside Access (Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a similar entrance to the rear of the building. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Reception (DPU)

• The DPU is located to the right on entrance.
• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main 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 low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate receptions in the same location on the second, third and fourth floors for access to the clinics.
  • The reception on the second floor can be seen in photograph 2 and the fourth floor reception can be seen in photograph 3.

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Reception (Dentistry School Office)

• School Office is located at the end of the corridor to your left on entrance.
• The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not 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.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• 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 directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are additional staircases to the left and right of the building, with rooms G101, G107, G112, G117, G122, G129, G131, G139 only accessible via the staircase to the rear left of the building.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are G101, G107, G112, G117, G122, G129, G131, G139.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 95cm (4ft 12in x 3ft 1in).
• 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 have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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Reception (X-Ray)

• The X-Ray Department is located to the right on exiting the lift.
• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Toilet Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right on entrance.
  • There are similar toilet facilities in the same location on the second, third and fourth floors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change in the toilet at a height of 86cm in the first floor toilet as can be seen in photograph 2 and the third floor toilet as can be seen in photograph 5.

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Accessible Toilet (117)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 172cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 8in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right on entrance.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main 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.