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Kimmeridge House

Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, Poole, BH12 5BB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • There are two step-free level entrances, one at the front and one at the side of the building. Both entrances have double automatic doors.
  • The main entrance is named Kimmeridge House.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access via lift throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the lobby and on the first floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear of the lobby on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Visitor and Events Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Talbot Building .
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from Talbot House.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (to the rear of Weymouth House and Dorset House)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of Weymouth House and Dorset House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 150cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from Weymouth House Rear Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 270cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from main entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground and first floors 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 weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter.
  • The ground and first floors 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 do not 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the lobby.
    • The distance from main entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • At the time of the survey (July 2025) this facility was out of order.