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Ingram Building

University of Kent, Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7NH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via ramps.
  • There is a step-free approach to the building via a slight ramp to access the main entrance from Park Wood Road .
  • Ingram Building has two entrances. The main entrance provides step-free access via a slight ramp. The rear entrance provides step-free access via a steep ramp. There are double automatic doors available at both entrances.
  • The entrances are signed as Ingram.
  • Th main entrance is the most accessible and provides step-free access to the reception on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building via lifts.
  • On the ground floor there are 5 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides along the corridor near the middle staircase. There is a platform lift that bypasses the steps.
  • On the second floor there is a link corridor with slight ramp with no handrails to access the Stacey building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided at key points throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building, some have to be opened manually and some are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor along the corridor on the left.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second, third and fourth floors.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 2.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female and male standard toilets on the ground floor.

Parking (new)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On street standard parking is available directly outside the main entrance on Park Wood Road. These spaces are pre-bookable only .
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Behind the Sports Centre.
    • The name of the car park is Sports Centre Pay and Display.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on Park Wood Road.
  • 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 no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 13 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 unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 11cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the stairwell by the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3, and 4th floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All 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, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located by the main entrance.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3, and 4th floors 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Ground Floor Corridor)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the ground floor corridor near the middle staircase.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 147cm (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 separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a steep ramp to entre the lift from the ground floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located directly ahead along the corridor from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a push pad 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 151cm (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 right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 90cm 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 90cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and 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.
    • The entry and exit push pads are at a height of 105cm.