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Islamic Centre

Keele University, Barnes Hall Road, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very slight slopes.
  • The Islamic Centre has two entrances. They are gender specific: male and female.
  • The entrances are signed as Male and Female.
  • Both entrances provide step-free level access to the main building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located immediately beyond the male entrance.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located immediately beyond the female entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located immediately beyond the respective entrances.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the opposite side of Barnes Hall Road to the Islamic Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the side 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 76cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The entrance information above is for both the male and the female entrances.

Area (Prayer Hall)

  • The Prayer Hall is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: a place of worship.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located immediately beyond the male entrance.
  • The distance from the male entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.