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Overview

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• About View
  • The Garrod Building is a very large building with six floors.
  • There is one main lift and three main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Basement, Ground, 1, 2M, 2 and 3.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest parking is located at the front of the building on Turner Street.
  • The nearest train station is Whitechapel.
  • The nearest underground station is Whitechapel.
  • The nearest bus station is Liverpool Street Bus Station.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level at the main entrance.
• The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope at the accessible entrance.
• The Garrod Building has two entrances.
  The main entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor whilst the accessible entrance provides ramped access to the ground floor.
  There is a key card activated single automatic door at the accessible entrance and double automatic doors at the main entrance.
• Both entrances are signed as Garrod Building.

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Getting Around (Floors B - 2)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
• There are nine clearly marked steps to the recording studio on the basement floor.
• On floors 1 and 2 there is a slight ramp in the corridor leading to the seminar rooms on each floor.
  The floor 1 ramp bypasses three steps at a height of 20cm each, whilst the floor 2 ramp bypasses four steps at a height of 15cm each.
• On floors 1 and 2, there are steps to overcome at the north-east corner of the building.
  On floor 1 there are three steps at a height of 20cm leading to the east corridor, and on floor 2 there are four steps at a height of 16cm leading to the Institute of Dentistry Clinical Skills.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish, or carpeted and smooth.
• There are resting areas in ground floor circulation areas.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building and to access stairwells.

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Getting Around (Floor 3)

• There is step-free level access on the majority of the south side of floor 3 but not on the north side.
• The south side of floor 3 is accessed by the main lift.
  The north side of floor 3 is only accessible by taking the main lift to floor 2 and then using the north staircase.
• There are three steps at a height of 20cm to access seminar room GA-304 on the south side of floor 3.
• On the north side of the floor 3, there are steps along the prayer rooms corridor.
  There are four steps at a height of 16cm to the prayer rooms, and three steps at a height of 22cm down to both the washroom and office GA-314.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas in circulation or lobby areas.
• Wayfinding signage is limited on floor 3.
• There are manual doors in circulation and lobby areas on floor 3.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Other Rooms/Services View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on every floor of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 1.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor, ground floor and floor 2.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the basement floor, ahead as you exit the main lift.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Turner Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Entrance (Accessible)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 steps.
• There are 4 steps with a central handrail.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 100cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor, ahead as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 9m.
  • 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 Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • 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 254cm (width) x 290cm (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 150cm (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 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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located in the basement floor toilet with adaptations, ahead as you exit the lift.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Lift (Old Library)

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• G - Old Library 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 500kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 105cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Old Library)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left as you enter the accessible entrance.
• G - Old Library can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 7 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left after entering the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• B - 3 are accessed by this lift.
• 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 900kg.
• 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 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 152cm (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 separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (North Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• G - 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have 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 does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Floor 2)

• The lift surveyed is located to the south side of floor 2.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lift is 24m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Floors 2M, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
• 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 340kg.
• The external lift control buttons have Braille 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 84cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 84cm (width) x 124cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Floor 2 - 2M)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the south of floor 2.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• Floors 2 - 2M can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 7 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have no handrails.
• 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.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.