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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the School of Management, marketing offices, council chambers, seminar rooms, faculty of science and student finance.
  • 8 West link (new tab) - click here.
  • 5 West link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on Level 4.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on Level 3.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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).
• By Bus View
  • 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).
• By Train View
  • 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).
• Useful Links View
  • 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).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Campus Car Parks AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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).

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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 East Car Park PE.
  • The car park is located adjacent to building 10 West.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (West Car Park PW)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Quarry Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are West 8 and West 10.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • 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 not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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 50m (54yd 2ft) from the 8 West building entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are no on-site payment machines, payment if required is by phone app only.

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Outside Access (Wessex House North - West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the west side of Wessex House North.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 Wessex House North along with a lift and stairs to access all Levels.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 88cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The outside entrances have no doors, merely an opening to the building leading to a second door offering access a lift and stairs.

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Outside Access (Wessex House North - East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the east side of Wessex House North.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 Wessex House North.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The outside entrances have no doors, merely an opening to the building leading to a second door offering access a lift and stairs.

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Outside Access (Wessex House North - Shop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2 of Wessex House North.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of Wessex House North along with a lift and stairs giving access to all Levels.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House (North)'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 141cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 1 - Off Quarry Road)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 of Wessex House South off Quarry Road.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Wessex House South.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House Restaurant Council Chamber'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 1 - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 at the rear of Wessex House.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Wessex House South along with stairs and lift to all Levels.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 1 - Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Quarry Road at the end of the building next to 8 West.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Wessex House South.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main 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 165cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Lift View
  • The outside door has a 3cm lip.
    Immediately inside the building there are 6 steps to reach Level 1.
    The steps are 16cm high with a going of 27cm. The steps are clearly marked and there is a handrail on both sides.
    .

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 2 - West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2 of Wessex House South.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of Wessex House South along with lift and stairs to all Levels.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House Access to Parade'.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a staircase from the road at Level 1 which leads to the entrance lobby of Wessex House South.
    There are 15+ steps having as height of 18cm and a tread of 30cm.
    There are handrails on both sides.

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 2 - East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2 of Wessex House South.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of Wessex House South along with lift and stairs to all Levels.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The outside entrances have no doors, merely an opening to the building leading to a lift and a second door offering access to stairs.

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Outside Access (Wessex House South Level 2 - Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2 on the corner of Wessex House South near to building 8 West.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of Wessex House South.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'WH1LT University Print Unit'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main 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 150cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (From Building 8 West)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 3 of the 8 West building stairwell.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of Wessex House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Route to Wessex House'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a key card reader at 115cm from the floor for out of hours access.

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Entrance (From Building 5 West)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 3 of 5 West building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 of Wessex House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wessex House'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.

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Reception (HR)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on Level 3 of Wessex House.
  • The reception point is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Level 3 Wessex House south lift.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 95cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • 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 carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Reception (Finance)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on Level 3 of Wessex House.
  • The reception point is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Level 3 Wessex house south lift.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The Income Office is open on Mondays to Thursday, 10.00am to 1.00pm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors (Wessex House North)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the north side of Wessex House.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the Wessex House North Level 2 - east entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is an automatic push pad operated door to enter and exit the stairwell on Level 2.
    From Level 3 there are manual, heavy double doors to enter and exit the stairwell.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  • 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 not 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Wessex House South)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located near to the entrance to Wessex House South L1 - Rear Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 13m from the Wessex House L1 Rear entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, 9.
  • 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 not 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.

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Other Floors (Wessex House South Level 1 - Entrance Near To Building 8 West)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located near to Leve 1 Wessex House South entrance near to building 8 West.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Wessex House South Level 1 entrance near to building 8 West.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on Level 1 and Level 2.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 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 not 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.

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Lift (Wessex House North)

• The lift is located on Level 2 of Wessex House North near to the west and east entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Wessex House North west and east entrances on Level 2.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• There are manual, heavy doors to enter and exit lift lobbies on Level 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 142cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 8in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Lift (Wessex House South)

• The lift is located Outside the Level 1 entrance on Quarry Road.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Level 1 entrance to Wessex House South on Quarry Road.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630Kg.
• There are manual heavy single doors to enter and exit the lift lobby on Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 142cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 8in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• There is a similar lift on the north side of the building.

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Standard Shower (Level 3)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on Level 3.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• Access to the shower facilities is level via a lift, but there is a step into the shower tray itself.
• The shower is located in a female standard toilet.
  The shower has a 16cm step to enter.
  It has a moveable shower head but no seat.
  The room is 164cm wide and 170cm deep.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Wessex House South - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 1 within the female standard toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Level 1 south lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 320cm x 150cm (10ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The description of the door relates to the cubicle door within the standard toilet.
  • The outer door to the toilet area is 78cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Wessex House South - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 2 of Wessex House South.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Level 2 entrance to Wessex House South.
  • 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 and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 217cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 115cm from floor level.
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
  • 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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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Wessex House South - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilet on Level 3.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Level 3 south lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 133cm x 205cm (4ft 4in 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 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 left.
  • 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) 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 107cm.
  • 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 high.
• Comments View
  • The width of the door above is for the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The external door to the standard toilet is 87cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Wessex House North - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 3 of Wessex House within the female standard toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Wessex House Level 3 north lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 143cm (8ft 4in x 4ft 8in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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 the left.
  • 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 77cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • The door dimensions relate to the accessible cubicle.
  • The external door to the standard toilet is 88cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 4 - Wessex House South - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 4.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Level 4 south lift.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 203cm x 135cm (6ft 8in x 4ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 104cm from floor level.
  • 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.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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 medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 192cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 9 - Wessex House North - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 9.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Level 9 north lift.
  • 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Levels 1 and 2 - Wessex House South). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Levels 1 and 2 - Wessex House South)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on Level 1 Wessex House South.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the Wessex House Level 1 South rear entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is 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 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on Level 2.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Level 2 Wessex House South, west 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are further toilets in a similar location on Level 5, 6 ,7, 8 and 9.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Wessex House North). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Wessex House North)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on Level 3.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Level 3 north lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is 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 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on Level 3.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Level 3 north lift.
  • 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are further toilets in a similar location on Level 5, 6 ,7, 8 and 9.

You are on Standard Toilet(s) (Level 4 - Wessex House - All Gender). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s) (Level 4 - Wessex House - All Gender)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The all gender toilet is located on Level 4.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Level 4 north lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is 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 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There are further toilets in a similar location on Level 5, 6 ,7, 8 and 9.