Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Sports Hall is located to the east side of the campus near the Indoor Athletics Centre and the Eastern Gateway Building.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a gym, including a women's only gym, a sports hall including a climbing wall, a netball hall and squash courts.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located within the female standard changing room on the ground floor, and the accessible changing room on the first floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located within the female standard changing room on the ground floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located within the male standard changing room on the first floor.
- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet in the female standard changing room on the ground floor, and within the accessible changing room on the first floor.
- Accessible changing facilities are located on the first floor.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- Accessible shower facilities are located within the female standard changing room on the ground floor, and within the male standard changing room on the first floor.
- Standard shower facilities are located within the female standard changing room on the ground floor, and within the male standard changing room on the first floor.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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).
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By Bus
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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).
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By Underground
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- 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).
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Useful Links
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- Where is Brunel? page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Sports Centre.
- The car park is located on the east side of the campus off the North Loop Road.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The nearest Blue Badge parking bay is 59m from the main entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the east side of the campus off the North Loop Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports 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 and signposted.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 135cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located the centre right of the building, off the main campus pedestrian concourse.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Sports Centre'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 129cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doorway.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 108cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 94cm and 109cm.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
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Comments
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- The touchscreen is only used to register vehicles for parking if a parking permit is not otherwise in possession.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is bench and sofa seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played in the gym areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Entrance (Women's Only Gym)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located 12m from the main entrance, on the right.
- This entrance gives access to the Women's Only Gym.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'WOMEN'S ONLY GYM'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 54cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
- There is a push button to exit the security barrier.
The push button is 91cm high.
There is an alternative wider automatic door available which is 82cm wide.
The wider automatic door is key code activated.
The door can be activated on request by reception or opened on request by staff.
Gym (Women's Only)
- The gym is staffed at specific times.
- The staffing times are specified by notice on the door at the entrance to the gym.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
- Staff do not receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
- Background music is played.
- The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
- There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Entrance (Gym - Main)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located 4m straight ahead after the reception desk.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the gym.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Gym'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 52cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 86cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
- There is a push button to exit the main security barrier.
The push button is 93cm high.
The wider barrier is key code activated.
The wider barrier can be activated on request by reception or opened on request by staff.
There is a single sloped step directly after the barriers.
Reception (Gym - Main)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right after the entrance to the main gym.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to the main gym.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 73cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Gym (Main)
- The gym is staffed when open.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
- Staff do not receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
- Background music is played.
- The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl and laminate.
- There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a rubberised surface in the free weights room.
There is a short slope change in level onto the rubberised surface from the vinyl flooring.
Other Floors (Gym - Main)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the left after the entrance to the main gym.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance to the main gym.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- 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 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 not 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Entrance (Sports Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the sports hall.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Sports Hall'.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 7 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 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Entrance (Sports Hall - Accessible)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the sports hall.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Sports Hall & Climbing Wall'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left 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.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Entrance (Netball Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the reception desk.
- This entrance gives access to the Netball Hall.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Netball Hall'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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 not 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.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Sports Hall and Netball Hall
- There is bleacher style seating in each of the halls.
- There are three steps to access the seating tiers.
- The steps are 24cm high and 140cm wide.
- There is seating without armrests available.
- There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in front of the seating.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor to the rear of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Squash Centre.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor of the main gym.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the weights room balcony.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Lift
- The lift is located on the left after the reception desk.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The lift is a platform 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 and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- 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.
- The external controls for the lift are not 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 medium.
- The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 80cm - 85cm 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.
- The audible announcer announces lift direction of motion only.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located on the left after the reception desk.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the reception desk.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- 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 27cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- There are additional stairs to the rear of the building for the Sports Hall and Squash Centre courts viewing galleries, as shown in the photographs.
The stairs for the Sports Hall viewing gallery have a handrail on the right hand side going up.
The Squash Centre viewing gallery is not otherwise accessible.
- There are additional stairs to the rear of the building for the Sports Hall and Squash Centre courts viewing galleries, as shown in the photographs.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Female Standard Changing Room - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard changing room.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance to the female standard changing room.
- 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 and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 207cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 95cm.
Accessible Shower (Ground Floor - Female Standard Changing Room)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located on the ground floor, within the female standard changing room.
- This accessible shower is approximately 18m from the entrance to the female standard changing room.
- There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
Accessible Shower (First Floor - Male Standard Changing Room)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located on the first floor, within the male standard changing room.
- This accessible shower is approximately 4m from the entrance to the male standard changing room.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible shower.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Comments
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- There is also a push button alarm next to the shower.
Accessible Changing Room (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer - Gender Neutral)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located on the first floor, straight ahead from the lift, on the left.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 4m from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible changing room opening is 105cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 236cm x 341cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
- There is no seating available within the changing room.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
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Toilet Features
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- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is medium.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 75cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the ground floor within the female standard changing room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the entrance to the female standard changing room.
- 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 available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the first floor within the male standard changing room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the entrance to the male standard changing room.
- 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 available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female and male standard changing rooms.
- There is level access into the female standard showers. There is a short ramp into the male standard showers.
Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Female)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located on the left after the reception desk.
- This standard changing room is approximately 2m from the reception desk.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 95cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 600cm x 900cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wheel in shower.
- This is a female changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
Standard Changing Room (First Floor - Male)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located on the first floor, straight ahead out of the lift.
- This standard changing room is approximately 4m from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- There is no lock for the toilet door.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 105cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 600cm x 1000cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
- This is a male changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
