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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Business, computer rooms, lecture theatres a student common room and the English Language Teaching Unit.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Danielle Brown Sports Centre and David Wilson Library.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the entrance road.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the entrance road.
• Comments View
  • This car park is accessed via Entrance 1.
  • There is a barrier to access the campus at Entrance 1 (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • Visitors wishing to access the campus at this entrance need to press a button on the barrier to talk to security.
  • UCard holders can access the campus at this entrance by card reader.
  • This button to the intercom and the card reader can be reached from a vehicle.
  • This car park requires a permit.
  • Permits must be applied for in advance and displayed otherwise a penalty notice will be issued.
  • A permit only gives a right to search for a space.
  • This car park has a barrier at the entrance (shown in photographs 7 and 8).
  • Visitors wishing to access the car park need to press a button on the barrier to gain access.
  • This button to the intercom can be reached from a vehicle.
  • Next to the barrier and the intercom is a Zebra crossing to assist with access to and from the car park.
  • This zebra crossing has tactile drop kerbs on either side and can be seen in photographs 9 and 10.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatre 3)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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Level Change (Lecture Theatre 3)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading down to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • A key card is required to access this building out of hours.

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Outside Access (Level One Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are varied.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors which have to be opened manually in corridors.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• You enter the lecture theatre at the top of the stairs, so the only way to access the speaker's area is down the stairs.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s) available on request.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 73cm and 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4-5(Mezzanine)-5-6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 130cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is an additional similar lift located towards the rear of the building.
  • This lift only serves floors 1, 2, 3 and 5.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3-4-5(Mezzanine)-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, light, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the entrance foyer.
  • There are additional accessible toilets located on the 1st, 2nd, mezzanine and 5th floors. There is also another accessible toilet by lecture theatre 3 and the details are similar for all of the accessible toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 310cm (4ft 9in x 10ft 2in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the third floor and the fifth floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level two.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are varied.