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Introduction

• 0 - Car Park and Standard Showers
  1 - Atrium, Education Service - Offices and IT Services Training Rooms
  2 - IT Services - Offices, Meeting Rooms and Hub Areas
  3 - Directorate of External Relations, Office, Reception, Conference Rooms and Hub Areas.
• Floors 4, 5 and 6 of the building are not occupied by the University.

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Useful Information

• Useful information for students.
• To see more information on study support and adjustments for disabled students please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on student accommodation needs please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on getting around campus please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking in residences please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful information for staff:
• To see more information on workplace support and adjustments for disabled staff please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of and underneath the building.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 520cm (9ft 10in x 17ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 300cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Great George Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The parking on Great George Street is pay and display.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Great George Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance enters the building on the third floor.

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Outside Access (Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the cark park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance enters the building on floor 0.

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Lift (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 82cm (4ft 1in x 2ft 8in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a telephone number listed next to the lift for the building manager to acquire help in using the lift.

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Reception (31 George Street Building Reception)

• The Building Reception is located to the left on entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are automatic doors leading from the lifts and stairs lobby to the office areas. Most of these require a Ucard to enter from the lobby, and are touch pad operated to exit (photograph 2).
  • Photograph 5 shows Conference Room 3.04 on level 3 of the building.
  • Photograph 6 shows the corridor leading from the Staff Welfare Room and 1-1 Meeting Rooms on level 2.

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Reception (Directorate of External Relations)

• The Directorate of External Relations Reception is located to the right of the building on the third floor.
• The desk is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located in the middle of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 127cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Kitchen Hubs

• There are hub areas located on floors 1, 2 and 3, to the leftof the lift and stairs foyer.
• There have kitchen areas with counters at heights of 82cm and 92cm.
• There are microwaves and sinks available. There is a sink located o the lower counter, that also has a knee recess (shown in photograph 3).
• There is a boiling water tap available at a height of 135cm.
• Tables range from 48 and 102 cm with a average height of 72cm.
• Chairs in these areas do not have armrests.

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Atrium

• The Atrium is located on floor 1 and includes vending machines and a hot beverage machine.
• It is accessed via heavy manual double doors with a width of over 75cm.
• There are chairs with armrests on either side.
• The tables have heights between 46cm and 50cm.
• The height of the hot beverage dispense is 125cm.
• The height of highest vending machine controls and payment slots is 120cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the lifts on the third floor.
  • There is an identical accessible toilet in the same location on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 192cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 4in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located next to the lifts on the third floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on floor 0.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the showers.