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Percy Gee Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The Percy Gee Building has five entrances.
  • The main entrance has an automatic door and accesses the building on level 0 via a slight ramp which bypasses steps.
  • The main entrance is signed as the Percy Gee Building.
  • The entrances off Lord Mayors Walk on the level 0 and level -1 floors, are signed as Students' Union.
  • The Square entrance is signed as Students' Union.
  • The revolving door entrance into the Kitchen is unsigned.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access to the level 0 via a slight ramp.
  • There are slight slopes to access the Lord Mayors Walk level 0 entrance and the Kitchen entrance.
  • The level -1 entrance from Lord Mayors Walk has a steep slope on approach.
  • The Square entrance has over 20 steps to access the building on level 0.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all levels.
  • There are slight slopes across the square on level 0, as well as to access the kitchen area, and the lift near the main entrance.
  • These slopes bypass steps.
  • There are slight slopes on level 2 to access the west wing offices.
  • There are eight 17cm steps to access the Mature Students Space on level -1. These steps can be bypassed by a platform lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and 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 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the upper area of the lower ground floor, ground floor, floor 1, 2 and 4.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are additional toilets with adaptations located in the O2 Academy and within the Student Services area on floor 3.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the ground floor male and female standard toilets.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 0.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 0 in a toilet with adaptations near the Lord Mayor's Walk entrance lift.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the upper area of level -1.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Visitors Car Park)

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located off the University Square.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 lift bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
  • 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 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 low 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 135cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Lord Mayor's Walk Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located near the Lord Mayor's Walk entrance.
  • The distance from the Lord Mayor's Walk entrance on the ground floor is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • level -1, level 0, upper ground floor, level 1 and level 2 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 900kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille 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 separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located near the Lord Mayor's Walk entrances.
  • The lower ground, ground, level 1 and level 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 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 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 (Level 1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, near the Lord Mayor's Walk entrance.
    • The distance from the Lord Mayor's Walk lift is 15m.
    • 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 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 184cm (width) x 390cm (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 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 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 102cm 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 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 102cm and 137cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.