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SY - Sydney

Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Sydney is located to the right after you enter the campus, off Corston Drive, just before the Common rooms.
    • Sydney halls of residence comprises 3 floors of accommodation, as well as 3 staff offices on the ground floor.
    • There are 2 accessible rooms with adaptations on the ground floor.
    • The accessible rooms are to the right after you enter the building.
    • 2 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There are 2 shared kitchens on each floor.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Egress

  • Students who require assistance with evacuating a building will have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). If there is an emergency on a campus or on University premises the University Security team would check if a student needed support to evacuate.
  • If you are on campus, the University Security team can be called at any time to report an incident/emergency on 01225 875 555.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • There is only 1 entrance into the building.
  • The entrance is signed as Sydney.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to the ground floor accommodation corridor.
  • The slight slope drops from the main entrance to the ground floor rooms GR08 to GR15.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Some flooring is carpeted.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points in the circulation routes.
  • There are manual doors along some circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 390cm (width) x 608cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the entrance.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 37m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 28cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users and a desk.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 243cm (width) x 146cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 179cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a step-free shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor, opposite room GR09.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 88cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • A height adjustable hob is available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 89cm from the floor.
  • A height adjustable sink is available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after you enter the building.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.