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Overview

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• About View
  • J Block and 1850 is a medium sized building. J Block has 2 floors and the 1850 area has 3 floors. .
  • There are 2 main lifts: 1 in the J Block area and 1 in the 1850 area.
    
  • There are 3 main staircases: 1 in the J Block area and 2 in the 1850 area.
  • The floors are signed as ground, first and second. .
  • There is internal step-free access between J Block and the Library. .
  • View information on Library.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Strawberry Hill.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the majority of entrances is even.
• There are 8 entrances into the building, 3 of which provide either step-free level access or access via a very slight slope. The other entrances are are accessed by slight ramps.
  
• The main entrance has automatic doors as do the 2 ramped entrances into the 1850 area. The other doors are manual.
  
• The entrance linking into J Block ground floor from the library ground floor has permanently held open doors.
• The majority of entrances are not signed.
  
• The main entrance has a list of facilities located to the right of the entrance. The main entrance to the 1850 area is signed as The 1850.
• The main entrance has a set of double automatic doors that open towards you and can be accessed via a very slight ramp.
• The most accessible entrance leading directly into the 1850 area is located towards the front right of the building and consists of 1 set of automatic double doors followed by a set of manual double doors. There is a slight ramp on approach which bypasses steps.
  
• There is a similar entrance located nearby into the same part of the 1850 area.
  
• There is also an alternative entrance into the 1850 area located near to the main entrance into J Block which has a level approach and manual doors.
• There is a single manual door entrance leading into the front of the Dolce Vita Cafe in block J.
  
• There are also multiple sets of doors leading into the Dolce Vita Cafe, J Block and the 1850 Bar from the terrace area to the rear of the building.
  
• The terrace area is accessed either via a slight ramp or steps.

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Getting Around

• There is step free access throughout J Block and 1850.
• There is a set of four 14cm steps to access the steps on the first floor.
  
• The steps can be transformed into a lift.
• The floor surfaces in the circulation route are mixture of carpet and some which 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.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not manual doors along the circulation routes throughout the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on 1850 Bar - J Block and 1850 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Dolce Vita Cafe - J Block and 1850 (opens new tab) .
• Other Areas View
  • View information on Fee's, Registry and Administration - J Block and 1850 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Student Services - J Block and 1850 (opens new tab) .

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Parking (K Block)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the front left of K Block.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance of K Block.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Waldegrave Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m from the Library Main Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the 1850 area and in J Block on the ground floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located the 1850 area on the ground floor.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in J Block on the ground floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the 1850 area adapted toilet on the ground floor.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 196cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (1850 Entrance)

• This entrance is located towards the front right of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
• 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are 2 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The step has tactile markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 184cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (J Block)

• The lift surveyed is located to your left after entering via the main entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the J Block main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• the ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 410kg.
• 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 100cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (1850)

• The lift surveyed is located in the 1850 area of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• the ground, first and second 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 630kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, 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 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 140cm (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 mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (J Block)

• The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance via the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (1850)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the 1850 area.
• The ground, first and second 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of J Block next to the link into the library.
  • The distance from main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is 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 86cm.
  • 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 176cm (width) x 200cm (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 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm 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 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 104cm and 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (1850 - Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer - Baby Change)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 154cm (width) x 380cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 164cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm 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 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 120cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.