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Overview

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• About View
  • The Waterfront Building is a large building containing the Durham University Business School and has five floors.
  • There are five lifts and five main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Level 00, Level 01, Level 02, Level 03 and Level 04.
  • An I.R. portable hearing loop can be requested and collected from the main building reception.
    These loops only function within the teaching rooms and the Riverfront Bistro.
    Portable personal Fire Alarm alerts for use by visitors/students with hearing impairment may be obtained from the reception.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is 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

• There are multiple approaches to the entrance all of which involve slopes.
• The approach from Freeman's Place is via a very slight slope. There are also bollards on approach with a width of 120cm between them.
  There is a steep slope on approach from the bridge across the River Wear. There is a bollard on approach on near side of the bridge.
  There is a ramp on approach from the pathway on the riverside on the east bank of the River Wear which has a slight slope which overcomes steps.
• There are two entrances into the building. In addition to an entrance leading directly into the Riverfront Bistro.
  The main entrance has two sets of sliding automatic doors and level access.
• The main entrance is signed as Durham University Business School.
  The rear entrance is not signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free access to the level 00 Atrium and the main reception.
• There is an entrance to the rear of the building which requires a key card to access which provides level access to the shower only.
  This rear entrance has step-free access to the rest of the building by the use of a platform lift that bypasses the steps.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building.
• To access the Level 01 shower area and bike storage are towards the rear of the Waterside Building there is a platform lift which bypasses steps.
• The floor surface along the majority of the circulation routes is hard and smooth and may have a shiny finish.
  Other circulation routes have patterned carpet.
• There are resting areas in some of the circulation routes with a mixture of seating.
• There is clear wayfinding and overhead signage as well as maps throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along some of the circulation routes with the building.
• There is a wheelchair charging area located next to the bicycle racks and shower on the ground floor.
  I.R. Portable Hearing Loop can be requested, and collected from the main building reception. These loops will only function within teaching and the Riverfront Bistro.

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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 throughout the building on all levels.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The level 04 toilet with adaptations is located within WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilet facilities.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on level 04 within WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on level 00 near the main entrance.
  • Standard changing facilities are located near the rear entrance on level 00.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard male and female toilet facilities near the main entrance on level 00 and in the Nursing Room on level 00.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the bike storage and shower area to the rear of the building on level 00.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the bike storage and shower area to the rear of the building on level 00.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on WB-0001 Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on WB-0002 Learning Room (opens new tab).
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  • View information on WB-1001 Learning Room (opens new tab).
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• Meeting Rooms View
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  • View information on WB-3051 Meeting Pod (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-3058 Meeting Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-3060 Consultation Room (opens new tab).
• Spaces View
  • View information on Atrium (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-2049 Study Space (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-3053 Wellbeing Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-4001 Executive Hub Lounge (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on WB-0026 Prayer Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-1010 Quiet Study Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-1038 Study Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on WB-2004 Staff Touchdown (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
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• Other Areas View
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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Meeting Rooms View
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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located along Freeman's Place.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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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 a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• The doors have a high 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 160cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is an alternative single entrance into the building with a width of 94cm. There is a push pad to open the door on entering the building at a height of 75cm and on exiting the building at 95cm.

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Reception (Main)

• The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• In addition to the fixed loop at the counter there are I.R. portable hearing loops that can be requested and collected from the main building reception.
  These loops function within the teaching rooms and the Riverfront Bistro.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.

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Reception (IT Support Office)

• The reception is located towards the rear of the building on level 01.
• The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• 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.
• The flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located towards the right of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and step-free level access.
• Levels 00, 01, 02, 03 and 04 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 800kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, 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, a separate door to exit and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
• There are three lifts located in the bank of lifts here. Only the lift to the left can be used to access level 4. .

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entry via the main entrance.
• Level 00, 01, 02, 03 and 04 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Nursing Room)

• The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Level 00 - Shared - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to your right on entrance to the Waterside Building on Level 00.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 295cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 66cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 178cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 00 - Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance to the Waterside Building on Level 00.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text 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 88cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 225cm (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 100cm (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.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm 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 high 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 96cm 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 78cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 00 Rear Shower Area - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Waterside Building in the bike storage and shower area on Level 00.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is 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 locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (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 180cm (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 low 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 74cm 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 high 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 114cm 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 78cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 100cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Level 00 Rear Shower Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations in the Level 00 rear shower area.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • 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 an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a flip down dry side chair next to the shower at a height of 52cm. .