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Overview

The approach to the building is stepped.
66 Oakfield Avenue has one stepped entrance that gives access to the ground floor.
The entrance is signed as College of Social Sciences Research Support Office.

There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor.
There is stepped only access to the first floor and second floor.
Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
There is seating available in the lobby but there are no resting areas in the circulation routes.
There is wayfinding signage throughout the building.
There are some manual doors in the ground floor corridor.

Toilet Facilities View
- The male and female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.

Charges and Restrictions View
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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 standard parking is located on Oakfield Avenue.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is stepped access at the entrance.
There are 6 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
The handrail is easy to grip.
The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The steps are unmarked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 18cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 107cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The kitchen/dining area is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the opening is 71cm.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered work surface is not available.
Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
The sink is 92cm from the floor.
A lowered sink is not available.
The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
The toilet is located on the first floor.
The distance from the stairs is 6m.
The most accessible route has steps.
There are 3 steps with no handrails.
The steps are clearly marked.
The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm .
The height of the highest step is 19cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
The width of the door opening is 76cm.
Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
There are two doors that have to be gone through in order to access the toilet, as shown in the photographs.