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MIRA Technology Institute

Unit 6B MIRA Technology Park, MIRA Technology Institute, 1 Eastern Avenue, Nuneaton, CV10 0UX

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The service is located within the MIRA Technology Institute complex.
      The complex is located between Coventry and Leicester.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; an automotive workshop, a lab, a conference room and an accessible toilet.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor corridor.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located within the accessible toilet. The accessible toilet is for the use of everyone.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the accessible toilet.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by anybody.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located outside the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 126cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor corridor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Centre for Connected Autonomous Automotive Research Unit 6B'.
    • There is step-free 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not 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.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to the right at the end of the ground floor corridor.
    • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
    • 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 both sides.
    • 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.
    • There is not a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Conference Room

  • The Conference Room is located along the ground floor corridor on the right.
  • The door is single and opens away from you (push) it is heavy and may be hard to open (soft close) but is permanently held open.
  • The colour contrast between the door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • Chairs with armrests on both sides are within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the table is 69cm.
  • There is a kitchen area within the room.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is a microwave, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher and fridge.
  • There is no knee recess or lowered section.
  • The taps are twist.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The floor is smooth carpet with a trip hazard next to the table to the right. There is a wire cover across the floor.

Vehicle Workshop

  • The Vehicle Workshop is located at the end of the ground floor corridor.
  • The door is single and opens away from you (push) it is heavy and may be hard to open (soft close) but is permanently held open.
  • The colour contrast between the door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • Chairs with armrests on both sides are within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the table is 68cm.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The floor is vinyl floor with no trip hazards.

Lab - Within Workshop

  • The Lab is located within the Workshop to the right after entering.
  • The door is single and towards you (pull) it is heavy and may be hard to open (soft close) but is permanently held open.
  • The colour contrast between the door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the work benches is 94cm.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The floor is vinyl with no trip hazards.

Level 1 - Office

  • There is no door to access the office as the stair leads directly into it.
  • The width of the staircase is 100cm.
  • There is a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • Adjustable chairs with armrests on both sides and bench seating are within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the desks is 69cm.
  • The taps are twist.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The floor is smooth carpet with no trip hazards.

Standard Shower (Within Accessible Toilet)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not level access to the shower facilities.
  • There are 2 steps into the shower. The highest step is 15cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the accessible toilet - it is for the use of everyone.