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Becket House

1 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • There is stepped access to the front entrance off Lambeth Palace Road which is overcome by a walkway on a very easy gradient to the left-hand side of the building.
  • There are some uneven surfaces along this route.
  • There are front and rear entrances which provide step-free level access to the ground floor.
  • The front accessible entrance has a push pad operated automatic door.
  • The rear entrance has a manually operated door.
  • Both the front and rear entrances have manual revolving doors as an alternative.
  • The front accessible entrance is signed BECKET HOUSE.
  • The rear entrance is not named or signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There are short slight and steep slopes for the main lift lobby, and the rear lift and stairwell lobbies, and the female and male standard toilets on the fifth floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some patterned flooring.
  • There are resting areas within the KCL spaces on the fifth and ninth floors with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided on the ground floor only.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes and lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor to the left of reception, within the KCL areas on the fifth floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations on the ground floor has a transfer space on the right-hand side. The toilet with adaptations on the fifth floor has a transfer space on the left-hand side.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the right of reception, and along the corridor to the left of reception, within the female and male standard changing rooms on the ground floor, and within the KCL areas on the fifth and ninth floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor to the left of reception.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations along the corridor to the left of reception.
    • Standard shower facilities are located along the corridor to the left of reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the building, off Lambeth Palace Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 510cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces and step-free level access.
    • There is an alternative car park located to the rear of the building, off Upper Marsh.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is a single designated Blue Badge parking bay available in this car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay has clear markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The designated bay is 12m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a short steep slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The EV charging point is in the rear car park.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and staff only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is available by prior arrangement only.
    • Visitors should use the buzzer at the control barriers to alert security on arrival. .
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 300cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the front right of the building, off Lambeth Palace Road.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is standard on-street parking on Royal Street.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located to the rear of the building, off Upper Marsh.
    • The name of the car park is Britannia Parking.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • There is a single Blue Badge parking bay within the public car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Lambeth Palace Road.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 64cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 87cm.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The walkway may be used to overcome the steps.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left after the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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: sofas and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Counter (Security)

  • The counter is located on the left after the rear entrance to the building.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the security barriers at reception .
  • The distance from the security barriers at reception is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor to the tenth floor 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 1360kg.
  • 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 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There is an additional lift to the rear left of the building.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor to the tenth floor 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.
  • There are similar sets of stairs to the rear left and rear right of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the building from the reception desk.
    • The distance from reception desk is 15m.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 188cm (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 88cm (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 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium 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 80cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Fifth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the King's area on the fifth floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is not 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 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 102cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 99cm 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 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 121cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 56cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.