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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Education teaching and seminar rooms within the Terrace Building, and access lifts to lower levels of the campus via external walkways around the Mid-Level Building.
  The Mid-Level Building was not in use at the time of survey (November 2024).
• The Terrace and Mid-Level Buildings provide step-free access via lift between the upper and lower levels of the western side of the campus.
  This guide is arranged in the order of access from Car Park G which is on the upper level of the campus next to the Education Building and Kenry House, downwards to the lower levels of the campus towards the Yorkon Building, which is next to the Nightingale Centre Library.
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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located off Kingston Hill (A308), which links Kingston Town Centre to the A3. The A3 links the M25 Junction 10 to central London.
  • There are car parks available for permit holders only. Visitor parking can be made available but must be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available on campus.
• By Bus View
  • The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. The University run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on the campus.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the University website directions to the campus page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more information on local public transport.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7314.
• Email: 0)20 8417 7314.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8417 7311.
• Email: 0)20 8417 7311.
• To see more information on Admissions Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0844 855 2177.
• Email: 0844 855 2177.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park G.
  • The car park is located towards the East of the site, follow signs for Halls of Residence.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park G)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the east of the site, follow signs for Halls of Residence.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kenry House, the Education Building, and the Terrace Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 560cm (11ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step-free access to the north side of Kenry House.
    There is step-free access via lift to the south side of Kenry House, the Terrace Level of the Education Building, and the Terrace Building.
    There is step-free level access to the Education building main entrance.

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Lift (Car Park G to Terrace Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the front of the Terrace Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Car Park G and the Terrace Building.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 650kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Terrace Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Level Change (Car Park G to Terrace Building)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the Terrace Building main entrance.
• There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Terrace Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the steps leading to Car Park G.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The entrance provides access to classrooms LG17 and LG16, and the lift and stairs for access to the Mid-Level Building.

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Getting Around (Terrace Building)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Terrace Building to Mid-Level Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor from the Terrace Building main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Terrace Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Level 0 is for external access to the Mid-Level Building side walkway and onward campus lower level lift (photograph 3).
  • Level 1 opens out to external access for Kenry House and Reception.
  • Surfaces along this route are uneven and width restricted to 85cm (photograph 4).
  • Level 2 is for internal access to the Terrace Building.

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Other Floors (Terrace Building to Mid-Level Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are the Terrace Building and the ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the Terrace Building main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the Terrace Building main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The ground floor is for external access to the Mid-Level Building side walkway and onward campus lower level lift.

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Lift (Mid-Level Building to Campus Lower Level)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the path to the side of the Mid-Level Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1 ,2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the the lift between the Terrace Building and Mid-Level Building.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Level 0 is for external access to the lower level of the campus.
  • Level 1 is for external access to the lower ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.
  • Level 2 is for external access to the ground floor of the Mid-Level Building, and the lift for external access to the external walkway for Kenry House and Reception, and internal access to the Terrace Building.
  • The Mid-Level Building was not in use at the time of survey (November 2024).

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Level Change (Mid-Level Building to Campus Lower Level)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located around the lift for the Mid-Level Building and the campus lower level.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Terrace Building Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the Terrace Building out of the lift down from Car Park G.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Terrace Building - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the external entrance to the Terrace Building upper level toilets.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the Practice Education (PES) Support office room KH.EB.0001, on the left after the main entrance to the Education Building.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 196cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 118cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Terrace Building)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the upper ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located across the lobby from the Terrace Building main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the Terrace Building main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The nearest male standard toilets are in the Education Building.