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373 Euston Road

Birkbeck University of London, Euston Road, London, NW1 3AR

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • 373 Euston Road has one entrance. This entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the ground floor. There are push pad activated, double automatic doors at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as 'Birkbeck, University of London'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • On the basement level there are steps leading up to the main reception from the Weston Active Learning Centre seating area. These can be bypassed by using the lift between the basement and ground levels.
  • On level 4 there is a slight slope in the corridor as you exit the lift to the left.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation areas but some resting areas in the main reception area and the Weston Active Learning Centre on the basement level.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors in circulation corridors, but mostly just to access stairwells.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement level, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the gender inclusive toilets on the ground level, level 2 and level 4.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement level, ground level, level 2 and level 4.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 3.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations on the basement level.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Warren Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • Holders of the London Borough of Camden's Green Badge can also park in any shared use loading bays, shared use disabled bays, resident's bays and paid for parking bays.
      For more information on the Green Badge Scheme, and how Blue Badge holders can apply for a Green Badge, please see the London Borough of Camden website.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Carburton Street.
    • The name of the car park is YourParkingSpace.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Cleveland Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 109cm.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 60cm.
  • There are wider security barriers with a width of 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: booths.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • B - 5 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Stair 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • B - 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement level, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 250cm (width) x 247cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 168cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • 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 mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 160cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Shower with Adaptations (Basement)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on the basement level, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is 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 lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.