Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include four adapted rooms and a shared pantry.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a general parking area, common room and bar facilities and standard accommodation blocks.
- Related link Badock Hall Main Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-main-building-city-of-bristol
- Related link Badock Block 1.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-block-1-city-of-bristol
- Related link Badock Blocks 2 - 5.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-blocks-2-5-city-of-bristol
- Related link Badock Blocks 6 - 10.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/badock-hall-blocks-6-10-city-of-bristol
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).
- Useful information for visitors:
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- The car park is located in the centre of the site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 584cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main 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.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the right as you enter the car park.
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Comments
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- The Residential Halls have a parking permit system in place.
- Student Permits are free for Blue Badge holders (or where permission has been granted).
- Visitors with disabilities do not require a permit but must display their Blue Badge.
- For more information, please see the Parking at Residences webpage (link in Useful Information).
- The parking is limited, less than 100 spaces for 443 students plus staff. There are also over 70 covered bicycle stands.
- All access within the site is sloping or stepped.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the annexe.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key code is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance and in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Rooms MB01-MB04.
- The accessible facilities are located in The Annex.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was MB04.
- The width of the door to the room is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 550cm x 450cm (18ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
- The bed is 56cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 33cm (1ft 1in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a door to an external patio/access area leading direct from this room only to the main path and car parking area.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 280cm x 230cm (9ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 90cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 2, plus 2 with shared shower accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Comments
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- The main entrance to the Annex leads into a lobby for the four rooms.
- There is a level access bathroom to serve rooms MB02 and MB03 (shown in photographs 5-8).
- Room MB04 has the flashing fire alarm.
- The Annex has no other rooms.
- Badock Hall has rooms in other blocks but none of them are accessible or adapted rooms.
Pantry
- There is a pantry at the front left of the building as you enter.
- The door opens automatically away from you and is touchpad controlled.
- The door is single.
- The clear opening width is 86cm.
- The height of the worktops is 86cm.
- There is a sink.
- The height of the sink is 86cm.
- The taps are separate lever.
- There is a fridge.
- The height to the top of the handle is 76cm.
- There is a microwave.
- The height to the top control is 107cm.
- There is also a kettle and toaster placed on the worktops.
- The height of the plug sockets is 104cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the pantry.
