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Overview

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• About View
  • Richmond Building is a very large building, with different blocks and up to 6 floors in each block.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 3 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as LG, UG, 01, 02 03, 04, 05 and 06.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • 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 is step-free via a long slight slope, on Queens Road.
• The Richmond Building has 2 entrances.
• Both entrances provide step-free access into the building.
• The most accessible entrance is the main entrance located on Queens Road, which gives stepped and lift access to the swimming pool or the main part of the building.
• The main entrance is signed as University of BRISTOL Richmond Building home of Bristol SU The Student Union.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the lower ground floor, and a platform lift up to the upper ground lobby or down to the swimming pool.
• The Gordon Road entrance provides access to the upper ground floor lobby via a slight slope.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
• There are 7 clearly marked steps, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the Radio Station, Dance studio, Ceramic and Stacy Room on the North side.
• There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
• There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the upper ground floor accessible toilet.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish. .
• There are resting areas in some of the circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building, together with floor plans.
• There are manual doors in some of the corridors.
• Some of these may be permanently held open.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, floors 01, 04 and 05 on the South side and on the ground and floor 05 on the North side.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors within in the North and South sides.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors 01, 02 and 06 on the South side and floor 03 on the North side.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and floors 01 on the South side and on floors 04 and 05 on the North side.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Richmond Building - Winston Theatre (opens new tab).
• Spaces View
  • View information on Richmond Building - Swimming Pool (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Richmond Building - Box Office Reception (opens new tab).
  • View information on Richmond Building - Centre for Academic Language and Development (CALD) (opens new tab).
  • View information on Richmond Building - Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (opens new tab).
  • View information on Richmond Building - Cinema (opens new tab).
  • View information on Richmond Building - Estates Assistance Reception (opens new tab).
  • View information on Richmond Building - SU Shop (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Richmond Building - The Balloon Café Bar (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building, on Richmond Hill Avenue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 486cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 106cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 160m from the Gordon Road entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • On-street parking is available on Queens Road, Gordon Road and Richmond Hill Avenue.
  • On-street parking is for resident permit holders only at certain times of the day.

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Entrance (Queens Road - Main Entrance)

• 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 201cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 12 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The platform lift and the stairs are located between the first and second set of doors at this entrance.

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Lift (Queens Road - Main Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left after you enter the building.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the first set of main entrance doors is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The basement (swimming pool), ground and floor 01 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 95cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Gordon Road Side Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the side of the building, on Gordon Road.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not 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.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 107cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• This entrance gives direct access to the upper ground floor lobby.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (North Side)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left after you enter the building, via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 31m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The upper ground floor, floors 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05. are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 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 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 125cm (width) x 159cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium 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, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Upper Ground Floor Level Change North Side)

• The lift surveyed is located in front of the steps to the upper ground floor level change, to the left of the North side lift.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 33m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 230kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 85cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 85cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have 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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Lift (South Side)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right after you enter the building, via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The upper ground, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06 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 1250kg.
• 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 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 141cm (width) x 181cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (North Side)

• The stairs surveyed are located to rear left of the building, in the North side.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The lower ground, upper ground, 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 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 not 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 step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Link)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the upper ground floor lobby, opposite the Estates Assistance reception desk.
• The upper ground floor and floor 01 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 not 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are further stairs from the upper ground lobby area to access the North and South side of the building.

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Stairs (South Side)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right after you enter the building, via the main entrance.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The upper ground, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06 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 not 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (South Side - Floor 05 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 05 in the South side.
  • The distance from the South side 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 84cm.
  • 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 167cm (width) x 209cm (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 136cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm 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 medium 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.