Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; theatres, digital art studio, Weston Studio, practice rooms, offices, ensemble room, dance studio and the Edge Theatre.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 next to the Box Office reception.
On levels 1 and 2, to the left after exiting the lift. - Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on level 3, to the left after exiting the lift.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on level 0 next to the Box Office reception.
Also on levels 1 and 2, to the left after exiting the lift. - Male standard toilet facilities are located on level 0 next to the Box Office reception.
Also on levels 1 and 2, to the left after exiting the lift. - Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on level 0 within the accessible toilet in the reception foyer.
- Baby changing facilities are located on level 0 within the Reception Foyer Accessible toilet.
- Standard changing facilities are located on level 3, to the left after exiting the lift.
- Standard shower facilities are located on level 3, to the left after exiting the lift.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 next to the Box Office reception.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
There is a one-way system in operation on the campus. - There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village. - For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
- The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
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By Bus
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- Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time. - For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
- Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
- Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station. - For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
They are based at 4 West. - To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. - To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House. - To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden. - To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
- To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is East Car Park.
- The car park is located opposite the building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park PE)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Convocation Avenue.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Edge, East building and The Lime Tree.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 440cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Edge building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to level 0 which houses the Edge Theatre, Weston Studio and part-time galleries.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'THE EDGE'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 167cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Opening Times (Box Office)
- Monday 09:00 - 10:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 10:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 10:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Reception (Box Office)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 105cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- There is a servery next to the waiting area, but this is only no longer used.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Theatre Seating Area(s) (Edge Theatre)
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Theatre Information
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- Concessions are not available.
- Tickets are not free for companions/carers.
- No performances are captioned.
- There is a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
- There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the theatre(s).
- The hearing assistance system does cover all areas of the theatre(s).
- No performances are signed.
- No performances are audio described.
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Access to Seating
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- The information below describes access to the Stalls.
- The theatre area is located to the right after entering the building.
- There is step-free access to the theatre area.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- All doors accessing the area are similar.
- The doors is/are permanently held open before and after performances.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at the doors before and after performances.
- The doors give access to row 1.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
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Theatre Area Information
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- This information refers to the Stalls.
- The type of flooring in the seating area is carpet.
- There are flip-down seats with armrests on both sides.
- The width of the rows of seating is 75cm.
- The lighting level before and after performances is good.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located to the left after exiting the theatre.
- There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
- The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) 1.
- The access to the majority of seating is located either side of the seats (against wall).
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 17 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- The lighting level at the steps before and after performances is moderate to good.
- The lighting level at the steps during performances is low to moderate.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
- The handrails are wall mounted so located on the left going up for the steps on the left of the seating area as you are looking at it and on the right for the steps on the right of the seating area.
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Designated Seating Area(s)
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- There is not designated seating available in this area.
- The nearest designated seating to this area is located patrons in wheelchairs are placed in front of the seats in row 1.
- The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit behind the patron.
- There is not sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Other Floors (Main Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are All areas on level 3.
Other Floors (Next to Weston Studio)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the far left after entering next to the Weston Studio.
- The stairs are approximately 31m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is located to the left after entering.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 159cm (3ft 5in 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.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Reception (Level 1 - Executive Development)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on level 1.
- The reception point is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 104cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Changing Area (Level 3 - Next to Dance Studio - Female)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located on level 3, to the left of the lift next to the dance studio.
- The changing area is approximately 15m from the lift entrance.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- Similar male changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 0 - Reception Foyer - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 207cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 164cm and 170cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 medium.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 high.
- 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 104cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located left and then left again after exiting the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 216cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 are coat hooks in the toilet at 172cm and 178cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 115cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 2, to your left as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the lift 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 228cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 165cm and 169cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 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 high.
- 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 102cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer and Shower)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 3 to the left after exiting the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 244cm x 248cm (8ft x 8ft 2in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 169cm (5ft 7in).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 high.
- 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 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 0 - Reception Foyer)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the right after entering.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 89cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the right after entering the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on level 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on level 2, to the lift after exiting the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.