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Overview

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• About View
  • Boldon House is a large building with three floors.
  • There are two lifts and four staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2.
    They are also described on some floor plans and signage as Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor correspondingly.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking and on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest train station is Durham.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a very slight slope.
• There is a slight ramp on the approach to the entrances from the staff car park.
• Boldon House has three entrances: main entrance, side entrance and rear entrance.
  The main entrance provides step-free level access to Level 0 (Ground Floor).
  The side and rear entrances provide step-free ramped access to Level 0 from the car park.
  There are university card activated automatic doors at each entrance to enter.
  The side and rear entrances have push buttons to exit.
• The main and side entrances are signed as Boldon House.
  The rear entrance is signed Rear Entrance.
• The main entrance provide step-free level access to the reception foyer on Level 0.
• The side entrance on the right side of the building off the staff car park has step-free access via a long slight ramp.
  The rear entrance on the rear right of the building has step-free access via the same long slight ramp and a second slight ramp.
• There is no access from the staff and visitor car park at the side of the building to the main entrance.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a patterned carpet. There are some areas with a shiny finish near entrances.
• There are resting area in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors to access corridors on the ground floor from the reception lobby and entrances. These entrances require a university card to enter and a push-button to exit.
  There are manual doors in other corridors, but Level 1 and Level 0 are mainly open-plan office areas.
• Portable IR hearing assistance headphones are available from the Boldon House main reception for use in the flexible space and Common Grounds café.
  All the meeting rooms at Boldon House have 'Teams' systems that can be used through an individual’s laptops.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The toilets with adaptations mostly have a left hand transfer space, except for the rear right toilet and shower with adaptations which has a right hand transfer.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in male and female toilet facilities on level 0 front left, level 1 front left and rear right, and level 2 front left and rear right.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on level 0 front left, level 1 front left and rear right, and level 2 front left and rear right.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on Level 0, in Common Grounds, off the reception foyer, and rear right by the showers.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 0, in the gender inclusive toilet facilities off the main reception foyer.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on Level 0, on the rear right hand side.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on Level 0, on the rear right hand side.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on BH-0026 - Training Room (opens new tab) .
• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on BH-0008 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-0009 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-0018 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-1005 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-1021 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-2027 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-2045 - Meeting Room (opens new tab) .
• Spaces View
  • View information on Business Lounge (opens new tab) .
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Multi-Faith Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-1009 - Quiet Room (opens new tab) .
  • View information on BH-2012 - Quiet Room (opens new tab) .
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Common Grounds (opens new tab) .

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Parking (Visitor Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 330cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 185cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the Boldon House main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and automatic doors.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the Boldon House side 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 permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 250cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 60m from the Boldon House side entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 173cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There is no external access from the main car park to the main entrance.

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Entrance (Side Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the right side of the building off the car park.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• 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: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Access to the corridors, meeting rooms and offices is by university card controlled/keypad doors locks.

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Lift (Front Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors and step-free level access.
• Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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.
• 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 110cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is a second to the rear right of the building near the rear entrance.

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Lift (Rear Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear right of the building by the rear entrance.
• The distance from Rear Entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
• Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 680kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and 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, with unshaded light sources.
• The lift is university card activated. The card reader is 118cm high.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• Level 0, Level 1, Level 2 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 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 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are similar staircases to each corner of the building.

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Kitchen/Dining (Tea Point)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on Level 0 in the left hand corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 85cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools and chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and high tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are built-in microwaves with the lower one having controls between 75cm and 120cm from the floor.
  There are three tea points on Level 0, two on Level 1, and two on Level 2. All have a similar configuration.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Level 0 - BH-0060 - Baby Change)

• The room surveyed is located on Level 0, in the gender inclusive toilet facilities of the main reception foyer.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
• There is a hand dryer, a coat hook, a wash basin, a toilet and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 0 to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, numbered and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Common Grounds - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 0 in the Common Grounds café to the right.
  • The distance from main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 Rear - Right Hand Transfer with Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 0 on the right of the building toward the rear.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text, numbered and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 323cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 246cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a shower with adaptations located within this cubicle.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Level 0 Rear - Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptation on Level 0 at the rear of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.