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Introduction

• Basement: LSESU Venue, Cloak Room, Green Room
  Basement Mezzanine: LSESU Venue Mezzanine
  Ground Floor: LSESU Venue Ticket Office, The Three Tuns Bar
  First Floor: Denning Learning Cafe, Aristotle Floor, LSESU Meeting Room, LSESU Activities Resource Centre
  Second Floor: LSESU Media Centre, Faith Centre
  Third Floor: LSESU Reception, Office and Advice Service, LSE Residential Services
  Fourth Floor: LSESU Gym
  Fifth Floor: Anne Harris Floor, LSE Careers
  Sixth Floor: Exercise Studio, The Weston Cafe, The Roof Terrace, Bao Yang Meeting Room.

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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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Sheffield Street.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors are shown in photograph 5.

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Reception (LSE Students' Union)

• The LSE Students' Union reception is located ahead of you as you enter through the main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Bench seating is available in the reception area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are no 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The Aristotle Floor computer area on the first floor, next to the Denning Learning Cafe, has 2 height adjustable desks, shown in photograph 1.
  • Photograph 2 shows the locker room, located on the second floor, next to the toilets.
  • Photograph 3 shows Residential Services, and photograph 4 shows the LSESU Advice Booths, both located on the third floor, to the right as you exit the lifts.
  • Photograph 5 shows the Careers Resources Centre on the fifth floor.
  • Photograph 6 shows the Exercise Studio on the sixth floor.

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Outside Access (The Three Tuns Bar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building off Portsmouth Street.
  • There is step free 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline to the left of the entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (The Three Tuns Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 36cm (1ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 76cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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• Comments View
  • There are stools, high stools, sofas, and standard seating without armrests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter, just past reception.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 staircase between the fifth and sixth floors is circular (shown in photograph 3).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you pass reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, BM, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 195cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Reception (LSESU Venue Ticket Office)

• LSESU Venue Ticket Office is located on the ground floor, past the lifts.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ground floor lift lobby.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (LSESU Venue)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, BM and LG.
  • The stairs are located opposite the LSESU ticket office.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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
  • There is a manual single door to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • There are push pad activated double doors to access the stairwell on the mezzanine and lower ground floors.

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LSESU Venue

• The LSESU Venue is a concert hall located on the basement level.
• There is some seating and tables available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to navigate around the hall.
• There is a staircase leading to a mezzanine level.
• It has 15+ medium steps, which are clearly marked.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• These can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.

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Eating and Drinking (Denning Learning Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lifts.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 67cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The Denning Learning Café is on the first floor.
  • There is standard seating without armrests with and without castors, high chairs, and high tables.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the shared toilets on the first floor.
  • There are similar accessible toilets on floors B, G, 2, 3 and 5. The toilet on the third floor (photograph 2) has a functional alarm. The cubicles on the second, third and fifth floors do not have coat hooks.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 210cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 145cm 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 97cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Faith Centre

• The Faith Centre is located on the second floor, straight ahead from the lifts.
• Access is through a single, heavy door, 105cm wide, which opens outwards (towards you) (photograph 1).
• There is level access throughout the centre.
• The centre contains The Cave, Islamic Prayer Rooms and The Desert Room.
• The Cave space for silent meditation and prayer (photograph 2) is located to the left as you enter the centre.
• Islamic Prayer Rooms (photograph 3) are located to the right just past the reception.
• There are also washing facilities available (photograph 4).
• The Desert Room (photograph 5) located at the rear of the centre is used for Faith Meetings, Devotion and Worship, Wellbeing Activities and one off events.
• The Desert Room can also be booked for group use.
• The Desert Room is accessed through a wide, single, heavy door (photograph 6).

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday 09:30 - 17:30.
• Sunday 09:30 - 17:30.

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Reception (Faith Centre Reception)

• Faith Centre reception is located just inside the entrance to the Faith Centre.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Faith Centre entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (LSESU Reception)

• The LSESU reception is located on the third floor, to the left on exiting the lift lobby.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lifts.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Fitness Suite (LSESU Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the fourth floor, straight ahead from the lifts.
  • The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lifts.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 110cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is also an exercise studio on the sixth floor.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the fourth floor, to the left of the gym as you face it.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lifts.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the gym.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are separate male and female changing rooms available. Both have level access to the showers.
  • There are also lockers in the corridor outside the changing rooms and accessible toilet (shown in photograph 5).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the gym as you face it, at the beginning of the corridor leading to the changing rooms.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 252cm (8ft 10in x 8ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 204cm (6ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Eating and Drinking (The Weston Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lifts.
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The Weston Cafe is on the sixth floor.
  • There is a door to the Roof Terrace outside seating area (as shown in photograph 5).
  • The door is 79cm in width and has a small lip on the threshold.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the third floor and the fifth floor.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the second floor and the fourth floor.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the lifts.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There is only an ambulant cubicle in the male toilets on the third floor.
  • There are no ambulant cubicles in toilets in the changing rooms on the fourth floor (shown in photographs 3 and 4).