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South Tower

University of Derby, Kedleston Road Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the South Tower is via the Atrium main entrance.
  • There is a slight slope to access the Atrium main entrance.
  • The internal entrance is named as South Tower and Student Hub.
  • The internal entrance provides a step-free slight sloped access to the South Tower and Student Hub on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the South Tower on all floors.
  • Access to all floors is via the main lift, a key card is required to access the barrier before the lift.
  • Access to the mezzanine floor is accessed via a platform lift, a key card is required to access the gate before the lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is wayfinding signage provide throughout the South Tower.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the South Tower entrance in the Student Hub area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on all floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the university campus to the right of the security barriers.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 69m from the Atrium main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for student permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right of the reception foyer, beyond the barriers.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Lifts)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the Student Hub, to the left.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic gate.
  • The second gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader at these security gates.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Student Hub at the end of the entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the South Tower entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth 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 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 94cm (width) x 164cm (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.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Currently the only floors in use are the ground, first and second.

Lift (Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the Student Hub in the South Tower entrance foyer.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the South Tower entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Floor M 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 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 85cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings.
  • 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.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This lift gives access to the level change on the mezzanine level.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the corridor on entering the South Tower.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth 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 easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer - Gender Neutral)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the South Tower entrance on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the South Tower entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is 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 width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 183cm (width) x 266cm (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 129cm (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 47cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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.