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Summary

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• Service View
  • Heinz Wolff building is located to the northwest of the campus, off the North Loop Road.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; classrooms, laboratories, offices and seminar rooms.
  • Faculties include Biomedical Engineering, Biosciences and Life Sciences, Physiology and Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor, and on the second floor within each of the female and male standard toilets to the right of the building, and the shared standard toilet to the left of the building.

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Useful Information

• The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 268 268.
• Email: disability@brunel.ac.uk.
• The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 267 100.
• Email: bca@brunel.ac.uk.
• These contact details are for pre-application enquiries.
  For details about who to contact for other application enquiries, please click the link above.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 265 599.
• Email: enquiries@brunel.ac.uk.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Brunel University London can be reached from M40 Junction 1 continuing via A40/B483 Park Road/A4020 Hillingdon Road/Kingston Lane; M25 Junction 16 via M40 (as above); or M4 Junction 4 via A408 Stockley Road past Hillingdon Hospital, then Pield Heath Road/Kingston Lane.
  • There are pay and display car parks all around the university campus that require a parking permit.
    A Blue Badge holders free permit can be collected from the Eastern Gateway Building reception on arrival.
    There is temporary free parking available outside the Eastern Gateway Building for permit collection.
  • For more information on the campus entrance, and location of the Eastern Gateway Building please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Transport for London routes U1, U2, U4 and U7 serve Kingston Lane, with route U3 serving Cleveland Road, route U5 serving Station Road and Cowley Road, with route 222 also serving Cowley Road.
    The 'Heathrow Fast' route A10, route 427 from Hayes and Southall, SL8 from Shepherd's Bush, and Arriva route 724 from Harlow all serve Hillingdon Road.
  • For more information on Transport for London bus routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is West Drayton.
  • West Drayton is served by the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway.
  • For more information on Elizabeth Line please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Great Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.
  • Uxbridge is served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines.
  • For more information on London Underground please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Where is Brunel? page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is North Loop Road.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building from the main entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The nearest Blue Badge parking bay is 25m from the rear entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (North Loop Road)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the north of the campus, off the North Loop Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Biology Annexe, the Design and Print Service (Press Building), the Heinz Wolff building, Bragg, and Quad North.
    This car park is also the nearest with Blue Badge parking bays for the Lecture Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 236cm x 468cm.
  • The marked zone is 124cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
• Comments View
  • There is a variation within the Blue Badge bays of marked zones, to one side only or to both sides and not to the rear, or to either or both sides and to the rear.
  • There are generally a minimum of two Blue Badge parking bays nearest each building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the building, off the John Crank Garden.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the left after the entrance doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located straight ahead after the entrance doors.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is additional entrance with manual doors to the left hand side of the building, as shown in the photographs.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, off the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 85cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional rear entrance to the rear right of the building with a single step on access, as shown in the photographs.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
• Comments View
  • There is seating with armrests available on the ground floor near the main and rear entrances.

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Lift (Laboratories)

• The lift is located on the left after the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 122cm (4ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 158cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 2in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 70cm - 110cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • A key card is required to use the lift.
  • The external key card reader is 90cm high.
  • The internal key card reader is 70cm high.

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Lift (Right)

• The lift is located to the right of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1150kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor, on the first floor and on the second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 164cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • A key card is required to call the lift.
  • The key card reader is 100cm high.
  • Increased security access is required for the third floor.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the right after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance via the steps or ramp after the entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 29cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the shower near the stairwell on the first floor.
• Comments View
  • There are additional staircases to the left and right of the building.
  • The stairs to the right of the building may also be used to access the third floor.

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Opening Times (IT Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Counter (IT Office)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the second floor, left out of the right-hand lift.
  • The counter is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the right-hand lift.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the left side of the building.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There are two medium height steps in front of the door into the shower room.
• There are additional standard showers on the second floor within the shared standard toilets to the left of the building, and in the female and male standard toilets to the right of the building.
  There is level access into these additional shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead after the main entrance, on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance via ramp after the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (2ft).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is 9m from the rear entrance.
  • There are additional accessible toilets on the first, second and third floors.
  • The facility on the first floor does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm, and a lateral transfer space of 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, straight ahead after the main entrance, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are additional female and male standard toilets on all floors.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the rear right of the building, in the right hand stairwell.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 53m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an additional shared standard toilet on the second floor.