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Dawson Hall

Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is level approach to the building.
  • The is a single entrance into the building.
    There are two sets of manual doors to access the ground floor of the building.
    The entrance is accessed by a slight slope that overcomes a step, and a platform lift that overcomes additional steps.
  • The entrance is signed as Dawson Hall.
  • The entrance provides step-free access via ramp and lift to the reception area on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • The floor surfaces are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests in the ground floor lobby area.
  • There is clear wall mounted signage in the building.
  • There are manual doors located throughout the circulation routes.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the basement floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is a staff only toilet.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor. These are staff only toilets.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of and to the left of Dawsons Hall.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 70cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 65m from the Dawson Hall main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off Charterhouse Square.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 143cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • There are 4 steps with 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Lift (Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located in front of you on entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from entrance is 2m.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 89cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a small steep ramp to access the lift on the lower level.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors 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 900kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 84cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 122cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground, first second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors 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 do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Staff Only - Basement Floor -Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the basement corridor.
    • The distance from main lift is 30m.
    • 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 signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 260cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 164cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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.