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Workshops

University of Derby, Markeaton Street Site, Pybus Street, Derby, DE22 3BD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Workshops is a medium sized building with 2 floors located at the Markeaton Street site on Plybus Street.
    • There is one platform lift and a staircase within the building.
    • The floors are not signed.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope.
  • The workshop has one entrance. There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as Workshops.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the the ground level of the workshops.

Getting Around

  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift.
  • On level 1 there are uneven surfaces leading to room MW02.
  • Access to room MW02 is via stairs. Alternatively there is a platform lift to overcome the stairs. .
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish. .
  • There is seating along circulation routes.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided. .
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right when entering the entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right when entering the building .

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the building .
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Main Entrance

  • 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • There are double manual gates at this entrance.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building, ahead as you enter.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 118m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 341kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 83cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 89cm (width) x 140cm (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.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building, ahead as you enter.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer )

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right when entering.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 153cm (width) x 204cm (depth) and there is not 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 86cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 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 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.