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Overview

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• About View
  • The Innovation Phase 2 building has 3 floors.
  • There are 2 lifts within the building.
    
  • There are 3 staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2.
  • View information on Innovation Phase 2.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Exeter St Davids.
  • The nearest train station is St James Park.
  • 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 has step-free level access.
• The step-free level approach is from the car park at the front of the building.
• There are two entrances into the building.
  
• The step-free entrance is the main entrance at the front of the building.
  
• There are push pad activated, double automatic doors available at the main entrance.
• The entrances are not signed.
• The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception on Level 0.
• The side entrance next to the café has stepped access. .

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  
• Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are carpeted.
• There are resting areas in some of the lobby areas on Level 0 and Level 1, with a mixture of seating available.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are some manual doors in some corridor areas.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on Level 0.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the toilets with adpatations.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on Level 0 to the right of the café corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on Level 0 to the right of the café corridor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building, off Rennes Drive.
  • 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 are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main - Accessible)

• This entrance is located at the front 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 level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right after you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• 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: chairs with armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located behind the reception desk.
• The distance from the reception is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 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 800kg.
• 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 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 133cm (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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Behind Reception)

• The stairs surveyed are located behind the reception desk.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2 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 17cm.
• 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.

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Stairs (In Front Of Reception)

• The stairs surveyed are located in front of the reception desk.
• Level 0 and Level 1 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right down the café corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 33m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 308cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 120cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 145cm from the floor.
  • 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.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the reception desk.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 14m.
  • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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 154cm (width) x 254cm (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 89cm (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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 95cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm 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 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 150cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right down the café corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance to the building is 42m.
  • 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 width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • 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 157cm (width) x 218cm (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 94cm (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 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm 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 109cm 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 93cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 147cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located in the café corridor.
• The distance from the entrance to the building is 42m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.