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Introduction

• Level T1: Eagle Bistro, Multifaith Chaplaincy
  Level T2: Psychology Labs and staff rooms, SFX Studio and staff rooms, teaching rooms
  Level T3: Health and Community Studies staff offices, Early Years staff offices, Maths staff offices, Biology staff offices, teaching rooms
  Level T4: Art and Design staff offices, Languages staff offices, Media staff offices, Education staff offices, teaching rooms
  Level T5: Art and Design studios, Photography dark rooms, Media department, teaching rooms, staff offices.
• Related link Eagle Bistro (T Block).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/eagle-bistro-t-block
• Related link Multifaith Chaplaincy (T Block).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/multifaith-chaplaincy-t-block

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T4-02 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T4-28 please click here (new tab)
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-50 - Psychology Cognition Laboratory please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-80 - Psychology Observation Lab please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-88 - Social Neuroscience Lab please click here (new tab)
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-02 - SVFX Studio please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-16 - The Neil Gorton Classroom please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T5-18 - Graphics Studio 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T5-20/22 - Graphics Studio 2a and Graphics Studio 2b please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T2-78 - SVFX Mould Room please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for T5-26 - Photography Technicians' Room and Small Dark Room please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times

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

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • University of Bolton is located to the south east of Bolton town centre, between Derby Street (A579) and Deane Road (A676).
  • There is limited on site parking available throughout the campus for staff, students and visitors.
• By Bus View
  • Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station follow the A579. The University is signed. After approximately 500m the University is on the right.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Counselling please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on the Student Union please click here (opens new tab)
  Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
  Email: [email protected].
• The University has a mandatory staff training including face-to-face disability awareness training. Staff have regular training updates.
• Hearing loops are available in all main reception areas. Individual needs assessments are made through the Disability Service. There is a loan stock of ergonomic chairs available throughout the campus. Height adjustable tables are also available on a pre-arranged basis.
• Dog toileting areas are available at S Block, M Block, and Orlando Halls. Please see separate guides for more information.

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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 visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Chancellor's Car Park.
  • The car park is located on College Way.
• 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 available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rasbottom Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located off College Way, in front of Chancellor's Car Park.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking on Rasbottom Street is not marked into bays.
  • Chancellor's Car Park is shown in photographs 1-4.
  • The on street car parking is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • The drop off point and dropped kerb is shown in photographs 7 and 8.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Post Graduate Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Norris Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are i-Zone/Research and Graduate School.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by students.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the campus buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the campus buildings.
• Comments View
  • Access to this car park is barrier controlled.
  • The barrier is operated by keycard on entry and automatically on exit.
  • The keycard reader can be reached from within a vehicle (shown in photograph 2).
  • Sloped access to the car park is available adjacent to the vehicular entrance/exit (shown in photograph 5).
  • Stepped access to the car park is available from College Way (shown in photograph 6).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Entrance (S Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, leading from Chancellor's Building (S Block).
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 320cm (10ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to level 3 from the lift lobby.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to level 3 from the lift lobby.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This level change is located immediately beyond the lift lobby. This level change is shown in photographs 9 and 10.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to level 3.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to level 3.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This level change is located beyond the first corridor of level 3 as you exit the lift lobby. The steps are located at the left hand side of the building. The ramp is located at the right hand side of the building. This level change is shown in photographs 11 and 12.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to level 4 from the lift lobby.
  • This level change is located immediately ahead as you exit the lift lobby. This level change is shown in photographs 13 and 14.
  • There are no 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 moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a fixed loop in room T4-02.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on level T1.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from level T2 upwards.
  • There is an accessible Evac chair on located on stairwell 1 and floor 5.
• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on level T1.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from level T2 upwards.
  • There is an accessible Evac chair on located on stairwell 1 and floor 5.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the front right of the building as you enter via the main entrance, next to Eagle Bistro.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 209cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 10in).
• There are 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 not 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 lifts in this area.
  • The lift surveyed was the single lift on the right hand side as you enter the lift lobby.

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Wudu

• Wudu facilities are available on Level T1.
• The female and male Wudu facilities are located to the right as you enter Eagle Tower (T Block) via the main entrance.
• The male Wudu facilities are 6m from the main entrance.
• The female Wudu facilities are 8m from the main entrance.

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Accessible Toilet (Level T2)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text, tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level T2, to the left as you exit the lift lobby, at the front left of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 261cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
• 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 fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Level T2 Centre)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level T2, along the centre corridor of the building as you exit the lift lobby.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 175cm (6ft 4in x 5ft 9in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 99cm and 171cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 78cm.
• 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 fair 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level T4)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift off the main corridor to the right.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 240cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button 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 the right.
  • There is not 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) to the right of the toilet 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 147cm from the floor.
• 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical accessible toilet located in the same position on floor 3.

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Accessible Toilet (Level T5)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, pictorial, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level T5, to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 207cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 149cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are female and male toilet facilities on levels T2, T3, T4 and T5.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level T2, to the left as you exit the lift, at the front of the building.
  • There is a male 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 6m from the lift.
  • 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.