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L and M Building

Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4SX

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Overview

  • About View
    • L and M Building is a large building with 3 floors.
    • There is 1 main lift and 2 main staircases within the building.
    • The floors are signed as ground, first and second.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest parking is located in front of K Block.
    • The nearest step-free train station is Strawberry Hill.

Getting Inside

  • There is a mostly level approach to the building.
  • There are 5 entrances into the building.
  • There is a manual set of double doors leading into L Building on the ground floor of the building which has level access.
  • There is a manual single door leading into the L Building on the ground floor of the building which has level access.
  • There is a manual single door entrance that leads into L39 Human Performance Laboratory 2 with a slight slope leading to it.
  • There are two entrances into M Building one at the front and centre of the building leading to the lift and the main areas of the building and one towards the front right of the building leading to a staircase and the M Building ground floor toilets. Both these entrances have slight ramps to access them and sets of automatic double doors.
  • The double and single door entrances into L Building are signed as L Building.
  • There is a manual single door entrance that leads into L39 Human Performance Laboratory 2. This has signage stating L39 Performance Laboratory 2.
  • The entrance in the centre of M Building has signage saying L Building, M2 and Lift.
  • The entrance towards the front right of M Building has signage saying M Building.
  • The most accessible entrance into the building is the central M Building entrance which has a set of double automatic doors accessed by a slight ramp.
  • The most accessible entrance to access the main areas of the ground floor within L Building is located on the left side of the building and consists of a set of double doors with level access.
  • L21-L38 and L1 Nutrition Suite have step-free access from the two main L Building entrances only.
  • The M Building right entrance provides the main route into the M Building ground floor toilets. The alternative route requires heading through room M2 to access the M Building toilets.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building via a lift and by using different entrances to access different areas.
  • L21-L38 and L1 Nutrition Suite have step-free access from two main the L Block entrances only to reach these areas. From the rest of the building there is a set of three clearly marked 18cm steps.
  • Access to the M Block toilet facilities on the ground floor can only be accessed step-free by the M Block entrance to the right of the building or by going through room M2.
  • L39 Performance laboratory 2 is accessed by its own step free external entrance.
  • Step-free access into room M101 is only available by going through room M102.
  • Step-free access into rooms M203 and M204 is only by going through a laboratory on the second floor.
  • There is a steep ramp with a width of 14cm and handrails on either side to access rooms L2-L5 from M Block ground floor. Alternatively this area can be accessed from L Block via a set of three clearly marked 18cm steps.
  • Access to L Block on the first floor is only available via a slight ramp with handrails on either side.
  • Access to L Block rooms L201-L206B and L210 on the second floor is only available via a steep ramp with handrails on either side.
  • The circulation routes have a mixture of carpeted and shiny flooring.
  • There are seating and resting areas throughout the building.
  • There is signage located throughout much of the building.
  • There are manual doors in some of the circulation routes around the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in L Block on the ground floor and just inside the M Block right entrance on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in L Block on the ground floor and just inside the M Block right entrance on the ground floor.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located just inside the M Block right entrance on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the ground floor shared L Block adapted toilet.

Parking (K Block)

  • 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.

Parking (Campus Car Park)

  • 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.

Entrance (M Building Central entrance)

  • M Building Central Entrance.
  • This entrance is located at the front 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.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • 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.

Entrance (L Building Single Door entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in M Building to your right on entering it via the main external entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from M Block central entrance is 7m.
  • 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 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 110cm (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.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located between blocks L and M.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (L Block - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in L Block on the ground floor.
    • The distance from L Block single door entrance is 8m.
    • 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 locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 235cm (width) x 250cm (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 175cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 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 medium 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 74cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot 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 not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a shower with adaptations within the cubicle.

Shower with Adaptations (L Block - Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the L Block ground floor shared toilet with adaptations.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (M Building - Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entering via the M Building right entrance.
    • The distance from M Building Right entrance is 5m.
    • 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 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 148cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is not 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 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the 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 high visual contrast.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm 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 80cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 73cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • 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.