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Cavendish Building

University of Derby, Agard Street, Derby, DE1 1DZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a ramp.
  • There is step free approach to the building via ramp from Agard Street. .
  • Cavendish building has 2 entrances. Both entrances provide access to level 0. There are single automatic doors available at both entrances. The rear entrance is the most accessible entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as Cavendish Building. The rear entrance does not have any signage.
  • The rear accessible entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the the reception foyer on level 0 .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift to all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are a mixture of hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish, and also carpeted areas.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating available.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access stairwells and toilet facilities.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor next to stairwells.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on floor CB0 to the right of the building.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left of the building on floor CB0.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located to the right of the building on floor CB0.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing places facility on floor CB0.
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right of the building on floor CB0.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 50cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • 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 designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Agard Street.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Ford Street.
    • The name of the car park is Ford Street Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead when entering the rear entrance.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 18m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 106cm to 124cm from the floor.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear left of the building.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors CB0 - CB06 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 1275kg.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 125cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear left of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Floors CB0 - CB08 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 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.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (CB0.02 - Nursing Room)

  • The room surveyed is located to the left of the building on floor CB0 .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
  • There is a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Places (Accessible Shower and Changing Room - CB0.CHRM3)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on floor CB0 to the right of the building .
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 297cm (width) x 432cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 157cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have 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.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 175cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 139cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 0 to the left of the building .
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 21m.
    • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 200cm (width) x 230cm (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 130cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 125cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm 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 waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.