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Overview

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• About View
  • Beacon House is a medium sized building, with 5 floors.
  • Students are only able to use the ground floor study area, rooms and the café.
  • There is a platform lift from the ground floor to the lower and upper study areas.
  • There are stairs from the ground floor to the lower and upper study areas.
  • There is one main lift in the staff area giving access to all floors for staff only.
  • There is one main staircase in the staff area giving access to all floors for staff only.
  • The floors are signed as ground, first, second, third and fourth floors.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking and a taxi rank.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Clifton Down.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building on Queens Road is step-free via a slight slope.
• There are three entrances into the building.
• All three entrances provide step-free access into to building via a slight slope.
• The main entrance on Queens Road is the most accessible and is open from 8am to 4pm, it is available to the public to use.
• The main entrance is signed as Beacon House.
• The student only entrance is signed as University of Bristol.
• The staff only entrance is not signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception and Source café on the ground floor.
• The student only entrance, is located on Queen's Avenue and has step-fee access via a slight slope.
• This entrance can only be used by students between 4pm and 10pm.
• The staff only entrance is located on Queens Road and has step-fee access via a slight slope.
• This entrance can only be used by staff between 8am and 6pm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
• There are slight ramps to the toilets in the lower and upper study areas on the ground floor.
• There is a slight ramp to the Print Zone on the lower study area on the ground floor.
• To access the staff area from the reception lobby, use the manual doors to the right of the reception desk.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 102cm to access this area.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard on the ground floor and the two study floors with some flooring being patterned.
• There is carpet flooring on all other floors.
• There is a resting area in the reception area only.
• There is wayfinding within the reception lobby and near the staff lift and stairs.
• There are manual doors in some corridor areas.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, lower study area, upper study area and the first floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets within the study area.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the staff areas.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower and upper study area floors.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the staff area.
  • The gender inclusive standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the reception lobby.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the shared standard toilets.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Meeting Rooms View
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• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Beacon House - Help Desk (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Beacon House - Source Café (opens new tab).

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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 standard parking is available.
  • The on-street parking is on Queens Avenue.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Queens Road.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after you enter the building via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• The flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: stools.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
• The barrier with the wider opening has a gap of 88cm.

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Lift (Study Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right after you go through the security barriers.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the reception desk is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, lower ground, upper ground and first floor 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 400kg.
• 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 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 149cm (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.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Study Centre)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after the security barriers.
• The lower and upper study areas 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 do not 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Entrance (Staff)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance, on Queens Road.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.
• 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 116cm.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.

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Entrance (Student)

• This entrance is located to the right hand side of the building, on Queen's Avenue.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 84cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.
• There is a slight ramp between the two set of doors.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a key card reader to enter at a height of 86cm.
• There is a key card reader to exit at a height of 86cm.
• This entrance is only open between 4pm and 10pm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Staff)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right after you enter the building via the staff entrance.
• The distance from the staff entrance is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second, third and fourth 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 600kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile 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 84cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 147cm (width) x 79cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Staff)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right after you enter via the staff entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors 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 not 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 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Kitchen/Dining (Staff)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the fourth floor, to the right after you exit the staff lift.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 92cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - No Lateral Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left after the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 120cm (width) x 340cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm 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 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.
  • The lateral transfer space for this toilet is just 55cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Study Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower study area floor.
  • The distance from the study area lift is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 152cm (width) x 366cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 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 low 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 74cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle 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.
  • There is a similar toilet with adaptations on the upper floor of the study area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Staff Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, within the staff area.
  • The distance from the staff lift is 7m.
  • 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 pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 170cm (width) x 285cm (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 106cm (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 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm 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 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.