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Maurice Shock Building

University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7HG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The step-free approach to the building is from University Road.
  • Maurice Shock Building has one main entrance and a Goods Entrance.
  • The building also has link entrances into the Hodgkin Building, Henry Wellcome Building and the Adrian Building.
  • The main entrance has step-free access via slight slopes and two sets of automatic doors.
  • The main entrance is signed as Maurice Shock Building.
  • The Goods Entrance is signed as Goods Entrance.
  • The main entrance provides access via a slight ramp into the ground floor.
  • The Goods Entrance is accessed off the car park and has a slight ramp on entrance. An authorised key card is necessary to access the building at this entrance.
  • The link from the Adrian Building accesses into the Maurice Shock Building on floor 1.
  • The link from the Hodgkin Building accesses into the Maurice Shock Building on floor 1.
  • The link from the Henry Wellcome Building accesses into the Maurice Shock Building on the floor 2.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Some circulation routes have carpet flooring.
  • 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 corridor and lobby area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and the floor 1.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to 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 clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Goods Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • The car park is situated nearest to the Goods Entrance. This entrance requires the use of a key card and is not used for general access to the building.
    • Access to the main entrance of the building from the car park requires exiting the car park onto Lancaster Road and travelling up a steep hill onto University Road and then making your way to the main entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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.
  • There is an alternatively slight ramp to the right of the entrance with handrails on either side.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located just inside the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in front of you on entering via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground floor, floor 1, floor 2 and floor 3 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 2100kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 230cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • 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, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located just inside the main entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground, ground floor, floor 1, floor 2 and floor 3 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 not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the front left of the building on floor 1.
    • The distance from the nearest lift is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 170cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not 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 100cm (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 48cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm 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 109cm 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.