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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Lopes Hall.
  • Lopes Hall is a single building with shared dining and social facilities.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 57 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with baths and showers combined.
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a common room and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen, a dining area and a study area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Exeter is located at the north end of the city, off the Cowley Bridge Road end of the B3183.
    For detailed directions please see the University of Exeter website.
  • There are two campus carparks for visitors in the campus.
    There are generally Blue Badge bays outside all buildings on campus.
    These bays generally have to be booked in advance.
    For detailed information on parking on campus please see the Exeter University website.
• By Bus View
  • Exeter University is served by the number 4 bus route. For more information please see Exeter University website.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Exeter St David's Station. This station is around a 10-minute walk from the campus.
    For detailed information please see the Exeter University website.
• Useful Links View
  • Exeter University website.
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  • Stagecoach website for bus route information and timetabling.
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  • National Rail Service for information on train services and timetabling.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing - Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01392 724 381.
• Email: Accessability@exeter.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0300 555 0444.
• Email: sid@exeter.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0300 555 60 60.
• Email: ug-ad@exeter.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of the side entrance of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 520cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are various standard visitor car parks located around the campus site, for details please refer to the University website.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor main lobby.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 122cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor and the reception corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Lopes Hall Reception'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 97cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Step(s) (Main Lobby - Accommodation)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor in the main lobby.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the accommodation areas.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the accommodation area.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are accommodation rooms on floors above the ground floor.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (First Floor)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 74cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar Kitchen/Dining facilities on each of the accommodation floors.

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Entrance (Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor in the main lobby.
  • This entrance gives access to the Common Room.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical sets of doors that enter the Common Room from the Main Lobby.

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Common Room

• The Common Room is located on the ground floor off the main lobby.
• The Common Room has sofas, chairs without arms, tables, a coffee table and a vending machine.
• The tables are 71cm high, the coffee table is 44cm high and the vending machine controls are between 105 - 135cm.

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Opening Times (Dining Hall)

• Monday 17:30 - 19:30.
• Monday 07:30 - 09:30.
• Tuesday 17:30 - 19:30.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 09:30.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 09:30.
• Wednesday 17:30 - 19:30.
• Thursday 07:30 - 09:30.
• Thursday 17:30 - 19:30.
• Friday 07:30 - 09:30.
• Friday 17:30 - 19:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Saturday 11:30 - 19:30.
• Saturday 17:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 10:30.
• Sunday 11:00 - 13:00.
• Sunday 17:30 - 19:30.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Hall)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food hall.
  • The food hall is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access to the food hall.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 86cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 82cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is not a/are no self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
• Library Services View
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 74cm in height.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available.
  • A member of staff is not available to provide assistance.
  • The Library is located on the ground floor in the main entrance lobby.
    Access to the library is via manual double doors.

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Entrance (Toilet Lobby)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the main lobby on the ground floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the toilet lobby.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, in the toilet lobby, off the main lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the toilet lobby entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.