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Graduate School (Quad North)

Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, Kingston Lane, London, UB8 3PH

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Access To

  • The Graduate School is located on the south side of Quad North on the first floor.
  • To enter the Graduate School the route has a small part which is outside.
  • View information on Quad North (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a lift, step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Graduate School.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 73cm.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Lift (Platform)

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately after entering the Graduate School.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the Graduate School entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Graduate School entrance and Graduate School reception and meeting rooms are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 94cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is a small but steep ramp to overcome at the entrance of the lift on the lower level.
    The platform lift overcomes five steps.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located ahead as you exit the platform lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the first floor of Quad North.
  • The distance from the platform lift at The Graduate Schools entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.