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Chapel

Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The step-free approach to the Chapel is from Central Drive. There is stepped access on the approach from Union Square.
  • The Chapel has two entrances, both of which provide step-free access to the ground floor, via slight slopes.
    The accessible entrance is the furthest from Union Square and has automatic doors.
  • The entrances are not named.
  • The accessible entrance gives access to the ground floor, and the main body of the Chapel.
  • The doors of the entrance closer to Union Square are manual.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access on the majority of the ground floor of the chapel.
  • On the ground floor there is a single step to access the main Chapel altar area.
  • The mezzanine balcony has three levels of tiered seating.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in the lobbies, immediately after the entrances with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
    The signage does vary in terms of type, font and colour.
  • There are manual doors to access some lobbies and corridors.
  • There is signage for a hearing assistance system located to the right of the altar in the East Chapel.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the chapel.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a gender inclusive toilet.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the front of the chapel.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the rear of the chapel.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking (Students Union Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the campus, adjacent to Union Square.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 100m from the Chapel accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment for parking is via app only.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located towards the rear of the Chapel, facing Central Drive.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The automatic doors are opened by a push pad, 90cm high.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the chapel.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and mezzanine balcony floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the Chapel.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 155cm (width) x 213cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right 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 lever flush on the non-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 47cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.