Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Media Technology Suites and Training Rooms.
- There is a defibrillator available within this building, located in the main foyer.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and third floors of the main building, and the first floor of the Damson Building.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the main building, and the first floor of the Damson Building.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, second and third floors of the main building, and the first floor of the Damson Building.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the first floor of the main building.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilet.
- Accessible changing facilities are located on the ground floor of the main building.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The venue is located in The Salford Quays Area, to the South West of the Main Campus, and to the West of Manchester City Centre.
It is accessed off the M602 motorway and Media City can be approached from either end of Broadway. - The closest car park is The Pitch opposite the building which has Blue Badge Bays. There are also on street Blue Badge Bays on roads Pink and Orange opposite the building.
- For more information on see the How To Get Here page on the Salford University MediaCity website for more details. please click here (opens new tab).
- The venue is located in The Salford Quays Area, to the South West of the Main Campus, and to the West of Manchester City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- City Connect number 50 operated by Stagecoach run a service every 10 to 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre.
Contact Transport for Greater Manchester for information on bus, tram and train stations around Manchester. - For more information on bus routes and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is The closest train stations are Salford Crescent Station.
- Served by the Northern and Transpenine Express trains, and Deansgate, served by Northern trains. Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria Stations connect the city with the rest of the country.
- For more information on country wide trains please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on train stations around Manchester please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Media City Tram Stop.
- MediaCityUK tram stop is on lines 3 and 7, which also stop at Manchester Piccadilly and Deansgate stations. Manchester Victoria can also be reached by changing trams at Deansgate-Castlefield stop.
- For more information on tram services in Manchester please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Please see the How To Get Here page on the Salford University MediaCity website for more details.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.1 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.11 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.07 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.16 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.18 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.19 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.2 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.23 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.05 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.06 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.07 please click here (new tab)
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for 3.08 please click here (new tab)
- Other Room(s) View
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.1 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.11 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.18 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.19 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.22 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.28 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.29 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.3 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 01 - Teaching Room 1 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 02 - Teaching Room 2 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 03 - Teaching Room 3 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 04 - Teaching Room 4 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.08d please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.08e please click here (new tab)
- Lab(s) View
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.17 - TV Studio please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 018 - TV Studio please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.06 - Radio Studio A please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.07 - Radio Studio B please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.15 - Fabrication Workshop please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.21 - Dubbing Theatre please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.35 - Audio Post please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.15 - Stop Motion Studio please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.16 - Animation Production Studio please click here (new tab)
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Learner Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
- Email: https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Pink and Orange roads opposite the building.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (The Pitch)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the Salford University Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Media City UK University of Salford.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the rear of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- 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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the entrance to Media City UK University of Salford Building.
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Comments
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- There are Bollards 110cm wide on the approach from The Pitch Car Park to the main entrance.
Outside Access
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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 The University of Salford, Manchester.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Salford Manchester'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 254cm.
- 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 149cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 142cm.
Reception (Main)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right from the entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the 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 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 110cm.
- There is not 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 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 tiles.
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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 also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating 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.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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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.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located ahead from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Menu types include; menu boards and handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located right from the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Lift F)
- The lift is located right from the entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275KG.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 187cm x 139cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 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.
- Lift G is opposite lift F.
Reception (Library)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the third floor left from the lift lobby.
- The reception point is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- The reception area/desk is clearly 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 73cm.
- There is not 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.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Library
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Library Circulation
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- There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
- The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located to the right from Reception desk.
- The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 109cm and 160cm.
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Library Services
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- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
- Customers can request large print books.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 71cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
- For more information about borrowing laptops please click here.
- Auxiliary aids are not available.
- Additional auxiliary aids can be provided by the Main Campus.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software available includes: JAWS and Zoomtext.
- Accessible software available includes: Zoomtext and JAWS.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
Quiet Space(s) (Multi Faith Room)
- Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 181cm x 260cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 low.
- 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, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) 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 does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 115cm (3ft 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 sensor.
- 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 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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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 79cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (1st Floor - 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 to the right from the lift, and within the gender neutral toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is an all gender 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 light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 227cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- 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 low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 115cm (3ft 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 sensor.
- 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 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (2nd Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is 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 width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 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 low.
- 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 does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There 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 sensor.
- 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 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (2nd Floor - 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 to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift and within the female toilets.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a female 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 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 229cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 107cm (3ft 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 low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 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 sensor.
- 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 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (3rd Floor - 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 to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
- 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 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 low.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) 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 does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 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 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 sensor.
- 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 98cm.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (3rd Floor - 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 right from the lift, within the female toilets on the 3rd floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a female 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 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 223cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 107cm (3ft 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 low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) 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 does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 sensor.
- 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 98cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Changing Room
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located right from the main entrance and to the rear of the building.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 70m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room 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 changing room 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 medium.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 360cm x 388cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a toilet, a ceiling tracking hoist, a changing table/bench, a wash basin, a dropdown rail and a wheel in shower.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; Screen.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
- There is no seating available within the changing room.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
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Toilet Features
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- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 77cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 104cm.
- 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 are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- 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.
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
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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 a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 97cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 84cm (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) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- 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 56cm (1ft 10in).
- 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.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- The wash basin in the Changing Room is height adjustable.
Standard Toilet(s) (Gender Neutral First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The all gender toilet is located right from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the 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 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.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located right from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the 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 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.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located right from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the 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 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.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are also similar male and female standard toilets on the second and third floors.
Outside Access (Damson Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located At the front of the Damson Building.
- This entrance gives access to Teaching Rooms 1 - 4.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Salford Manchester - TEACHING ROOMS 1 - 4'.
- 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm.
Getting Around (Damson Building)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are no 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.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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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.
Other Floors (Damson Building)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead of entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the Damson Building entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
- 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Damson Building)
- The lift is located ahead from the Damson Building entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Damson Building entrance.
- The lift is a platform 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 G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400 KG.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Damson Building - 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 to the right from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is 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 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 156cm x 221cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet 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 available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 56cm (1ft 10in).
- 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s) (Damson Building)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located first floor to the right from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the 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 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the left from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is 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 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.