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Eliot Extension

University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope from the direction of the car park.
  • The step-free approach to the building is from the rear entrance at ground floor level.
  • Eliot Extension - Kent Law School has three entrances. One entrance is via ramped or stepped access via a single automatic door to access the first floor. One entrance is step-free level via a single automatic door to access the ground floor. One entrance has a slight ramp via a single automatic door to access the ground floor.
  • All entrances are signed as Eliot Extension.
  • The most accessible entrance provides step-free level via a single automatic door to access the ground floor.
  • The rear entrances are signed as staff entrances only, but can be used by visitors by contacting reception.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via a lift throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There is a resting area in the lobby opposite reception .
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Parking (Eliot Campus Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 230cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Library Road.
    • The name of the car park is Central Visitor Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the first floor entrance foyer and along the corridor to the lefton the first floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the ground floor.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located towards the left of the building on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in each of the toilets with adaptations.

Entrance (Main)

  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • 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 automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Rear)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 77cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 92cm.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 109cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Undergraduate Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead to the right from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • Ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance.
  • The ground and the first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 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 handrail extends 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left when entering via the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 295cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length 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 even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a push pad to enter the facility at a height of 103cm.