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Chemistry

Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, City of Bristol, BS8 1TS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep ramp from the Blue Badge parking at the front of the building.
  • The Chemistry building has three entrances.
  • The main entrance has step-free level access.
  • The Synthetic Chemistry entrance has ramped/slope access.
  • The AIMS Seminar Centre entrance has step-free level access.
  • The main entrance is signed as Chemistry.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access to Level 2 and the Estates Reception desk, the Source Café and lecture theatres 1 to 4.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny and patterned finish.
  • There are resting areas in some of the circulation routes, with a mixture of seating.
  • There is clear signage for building facilities, areas and rooms circulation routes throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the shared toilets on Level 5.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on each floor.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 5.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on Level 2.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Front of Chemistry Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the Chemistry building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete and block paving.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 237cm (width) x 466cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 37m from the Chemistry Building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Rear of Chemistry Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the Chemistry building, on Cantock's Close.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 472cm (depth).
    • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 273m from the Chemistry building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Lift (West Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the West wing, to the right after you enter the building, at the rear right of the Source Café area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some 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 low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (West Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, at the rear of the Source Café area.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs (East Wing Levels 4 and 5)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the East wing at the rear left of the building, opposite the East wing lift.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have faded markings 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 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2, to the right after you enter the building, to the right of the Source café.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 32m.
    • 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ 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 87cm.
    • 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 271cm (width) x 269cm (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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm 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 96cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (Within the Level 2 Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on level 2 within the toilet with adaptations.
  • 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 which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.