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Astley Clarke Building

University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There are two entrances into the building.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via slight ramps and has one set of permanently held open double doors followed by a set of automatic double doors.
  • Both entrances give access to the ground floor.
  • The main entrance is signed as Astley Clarke Building.
  • There is another entrance towards the rear of the building on the ground floor with four steps and handrails on either side and a manual single door.
  • This entrance accesses the building near the Lecture Theatre and is signed as Astley Clarke Building - Lecture Theatre entrance. .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some main circulation corridors that are permanently held open, but there are none that need to be opened manually.
  • Access to some areas is by manual doors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground and second floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on the ground floor.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground and second floors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the ground floor standard toilets.

Parking (Visitors Car Park)

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a similar alternative ramp to the right of the entrance with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high 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 115cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second 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 800kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
  • 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.
  • The lower ground floor is signed as 'B' within the lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your right on entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Some sections of the staircase only has the handrail on the right going up.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 200cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 45cm 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 97cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 114cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.