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Franklin-Wilkins Building

Waterloo Campus, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the rear entrance, off Doon Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the main entrance.
  • There are 4 other entrances.
  • 4 of the other entrances have stepped access.
  • The 4 other entrances are internally from within the Waterloo Bridge Wing building adjacent.
  • The internal entrance on the Waterloo Bridge Wing (WBW)
    • Floor 1 / First Floor accesses Franklin-Wilkins building on Level 2;
    • Floor 2 / Second Floor accesses Franklin-Wilkins building on Level 3;
    • Floor 3 / Third Floor accesses Franklin-Wilkins building on Level 4;
    • Level 4 accesses Franklin-Wilkins building on Level 5.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to the ground floor from the main entrance is via 5 steps.
    • These steps can be overcome via the lift at Reception, or via the ramp after the main entrance.
    • Access to Floor 1 from the main entrance is via 17 steps.
    • These steps can be overcome via the lift at Reception.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Building Services

Teaching Rooms (Ground Floor and Floor 1)

Teaching Rooms (Floors 2 to 5)

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located along the River Wing on Floors 1 to 5.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the River Wing on the ground floor.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the River Wing on the ground floor.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor along both the Stamford Wing and the River Wing, on Floors 1 and 2 along the River Wing, and on Floors 3 to 5 along both the Stamford Wing and the River Wing.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located along the River Wing on the ground floor, and along the River Wing on Floor 5.
    • A ceiling track hoist is available in the Changing Places facility on Floor 5.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the River Wing on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets along the River Wing on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor along the River Wing within the female and male standard changing rooms, and along the River Wing on Floors 1 to 5.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On-street standard parking is available to the rear of the building, on Doon Street, or opposite the building, along Cornwall Road.
    • There is a public car park located off Cornwall Road.
    • The name of the car park is South Bank Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Accessible Entrance (Rear Entrance - Doon Street)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the building, off Doon Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 70cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are 7 steps as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at the second set of doors at a height of 102cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader to exit at a height of 114cm.

Platform Lift (Accessible Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left after the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The accessible entrance and the ground floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour 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 410kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Main Entrance (Stamford Street)

  • This entrance is located towards the centre of the building, off Stamford Street.
  • This entrance is between the 2 sets of revolving doors.
  • The entrance area is 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 or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 88cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.

Counter (Reception and Security)

  • The counter is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Lift (Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left after the main entrance, past the security counter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The main entrance, the ground floor and Floor 1 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left after the accessible entrance, along the River East corridor, on the right.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and Floors 1 to 4 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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 1250kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 184cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located towards the centre of the building within the main atrium, near the entrance to the Bytes Café.
  • The ground floor and Floors 1 to 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • These stairs continue across a landing and seating area on Floor 3.
  • There is also a staircase between the Bytes Café on the ground floor and the Bytes Restaurant on Floor 1. These stairs may be overcome via lift.
  • There are additional stairs located along the Stamford Wing to the front of the building, and the River Wing to the rear of the building.
  • Stairs 1, 2, 3, and 7 are located along the River Wing. There is no access to the ground floor from Stair 1.
  • Stairs 4, 5, and 6 are located along the Stamford Wing.

Counter (Floor 1 - KCLSU)

  • The counter is located on the right-hand side after the entrance to the Bytes Restaurant.
  • The distance from main lifts is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places (Ground Floor - River East - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left after the accessible entrance, along the River East corridor.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door is automatic.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm (width) x 412cm (depth).
    • 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, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - River East - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Floor 1 to the rear-right River East side of the building.
    • The distance from the main lifts is 35m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 172cm (width) x 228cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.