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Tower Block

London South Bank University, London, SE1 0AA

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Access Guide

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Tower Block is tall building with 8 levels.
    • There are 4 main lifts and 3 main staircases within the building.
    • The levels are signed as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
    • There is internal access between the Tower Block and the Student Centre on Level 2.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is on-street standard parking.
    • The nearest train station is Elephant and Castle.
    • The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.
    • Standard on street parking is along Keyworth Street and is permit holders only between 08:30 and 18:30 Monday to Friday.
  • Related Access Guides View
    • The Student Centre provides access to the Tower Block on Level 2.

Getting Inside

  • The Tower Block is accessed off Level 2 of the Student Centre. The approach to these entrances is level via lift.
  • There is level access into the lift area of the Tower Block via a single manual door that is permanently held open.
  • There is an alternative set of two single manual doors to the left of the Grads Cafe on Level 2 of the Student Centre.
  • Room T206 is located off the main seating area of the Student Centre on Level 2 and has level access.
  • There is a set of double manual doors with level access to enter the corridor leading to rooms T211-T226.
  • There is signage for Tower Block leading to the main door into the lift area and the entrance leading to rooms T211 - T226, alongside additional signage detailing facilities in the Tower Block.
  • The entrance into room T206 is signed as T206.
  • The entrance to the left of the Grads Cafe has no signage indicating it is an entrance into the Tower Block. .
  • The entrance into the lift area consists of a permanently held open manual single door. It accesses the lift area on level 2.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the tower block on all floors.
  • There is a light ramp with handrails on both sides leading to room T218.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating available.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building along with maps.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on levels 3, 5 and 7.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilet cubicles on level 3.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels 5 and 7.

Access To

  • The entrance is located off Level 2 of the Student Centre. .
  • View information on Student Centre (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access step-free level access in the Tower Block.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Tower Block.
  • The distance from the lift area entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 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 1725kg.
  • 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 107cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 157cm (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 and a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • There is one bank of three similar lifts with an alternative lift located nearby.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located next to the lifts.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the lifts on level 5.
    • The distance from the lifts is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 156cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 medium 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and 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.