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O2 Academy

Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH

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Overview

  • About View
    • The O2 Academy is a nightclub on two levels of the Percy Gee Building.
    • There is one main lift and two main staircases within the O2 Academy.
    • The upper level is signed as the balcony the lower level is not signed.
    • There is internal step-free access between O2 Academy and level -1 of the Percy Gee Building, if the doors are unlocked.
    • View information on Percy Gee Building.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The name of the nearest car park is the Visitor Car Park.
    • The nearest step-free train station is Leicester.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The O2 Academy has one main external entrance consisting of two sets of double automatic doors.
  • There is a slight slope bypassing steps to access the entrance.
  • There is also an internal entrance from level -1 of the Percy Gee Building.
  • The main entrance is signed as the O2 Academy.
  • The main entrance leads to the entrance counter and the balcony level of the O2 Academy.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the O2 Academy on both levels.
  • There are two steps to reach additional seating on the balcony level with a height of 17cm and handrails on either side.
  • There is a slight slope leading to the standard toilets on the lower level of the O2 Academy.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is limited seating available.
  • There is limited signage available.
  • There are manual doors to access some areas and the stairwell.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the main entrance, on the balcony level.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female toilets.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower level.

Parking (Visitors Car Park)

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are located on a hill, the number of steps varies from 4 to 10, depending on where they are accessed along the slope of the hill.
  • There are handrails on either side of the steps.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Counter (Cloakroom)

  • The counter is located in front of you on entrance on the balcony level.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has bollards.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Balcony Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Balcony Bar is located to your left on entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the balcony level of the 02 Academy.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 117cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The lower bar area and balcony 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The lift was out of service at the time of survey (February 2026).

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The lower bar level and balcony level 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 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Lower Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • on the lower level of the 02 Academy.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the lower level opposite the stage.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 114cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • All chairs and some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Balcony Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your left on entrance on the balcony level.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 255cm (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 60cm (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 high 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 85cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm 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 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.