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Access Guide

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Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the building along Nassau Street.
  • There is 1 entrance into the building which provides stepped access into the building via manual double doors with one door being locked.
  • The entrance is signed as 201 Nassau Street.
  • The entrance gives access to the building on level 0.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • The circulation routes in the building are carpeted. .
  • There are resting areas with chairs with armrest next to the Print Center Reception and along the first floor corridor. .
  • There is limited signage within the building. .

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels 1 and 2.
  • All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • There is an additional adapted restroom for staff on level 0.
  • Step-free shared restrooms are located on level 1.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Nassau Street.
  • This entrance gives access to level 0.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (14cm).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 4in (72cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 3ft 7in (108cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There are chairs with armrests and tables in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located towards the rear of the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are basement level, level 0 and 1.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 12in x 3ft 7in (152cm x 109cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • There are other elevators available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are basement level, level 0 and 1.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 8yd 2ft (8m) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 8in x 9ft 10in (141cm x 299cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 8in x 7ft 5in (141cm x 226cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 6in (75cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 4in (40cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 11in (58cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 11in (89cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 9in (114cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 5in (166cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.