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University College - Moatside Court 'R' Block

61 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU

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Summary

  • Building View
    • The Moatside buildings are accessed via a gate located off Saddler Street. There is a gym located within Moatside Block S.
    • Catered meals are served in the Great Hall of Durham Castle. The Tunstall Chapel is available in Durham Castle. The Porter's Lodge for University College is located within the Fellows Garden area of Durham Castle.

Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Palace Green Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Palace Green.
  • 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
    • Photograph 1 shows the area outside on Sadler's Street.
    • Photograph 2 shows the Palace Green Car Park.
    • The Palace Green Car Park is only for the use of authorised staff permit holders and authorised visitor permit holders.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • After the gate there is a section of cobbled paving follow by a steep ramp. The ramp area has a block paved surface.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate to access Moatside Block R off Saddlers Street which can be seen in photograph 1.
    • The gate has a width of 80cm is heavy and opens towards you.
    • To open the gate there is a key card reader at a height of 116cm.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located between the Moatside entrance gates.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Moatside R.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'R'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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.
    • 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 75cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the base of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The step can be seen in photograph 2.
    • There is another step in front of the entrance (photograph 3) which can be bypassed by travelling further up the approach slope as shown in photograph 4).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
    • There is a medium step along the corridors on the first, second and third floors.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no 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 carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • 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.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • There are 14 steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • 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.
  • Other Information View
    • The first few steps of the staircase do not have a handrail on the left as shown in photographs 1 and 2.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • There are not any low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the refrigerator.