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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Department of Physics and Geomagnetism, Oliver Lodge Laboratories.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on the ground floor in the entrance lobby.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the entrance lobby; on the first floor, second, third and fourth floors in the lift and stairs lobby.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors in the lift and stairs lobby; on the third floor landing of the rear stairs.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors in the lift and stairs lobby.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the second and third floors at the rear of the building near the rear staircase.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
    The postcode to use for satnav is L3 5TR.
  • There is no visitor parking at the site.
    The nearest parking is the Visitor Car Park (Campus Map Car Park 14) (opens in new tab) on Mount Pleasant.
  • For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Bedford Street North stop on Oxford Street opposite Abercromby Square. The 699 University Service stops at this bus stop.
    There are many bus routes that serve the campus and the surrounding area, including routes 6, 7, 61, 75, 76, 79, 80, 86, 699.
  • For more information on Merseytravel Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
  • The nearest mainline railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately 1 km (0.6 miles) or 15 minutes walk from the University. Buses to the campus run from Elliot Street, close to the station. Liverpool Central or Edge Hill Merseyrail Train stations are within a similar travel distance.
  • For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more details on how to get to the campus, please see the University's website Visiting the University page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more details on parking at the campus including charges see the University's website Visitor Car Parking page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information and updates on public transport in the Liverpool City Region, please see the Merseytravel website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national bus company Arriva who operate a dedicated route traveling between the University city centre campus and the student village (bus service 699) please see their website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
• Email: disteam@liv.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Services Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
• Email: advice@liverpool.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 0319.
• Email: accommodation@liv.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Human Resources please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 794 6771.
• Email: hr@liverpool.ac.uk.
• To see more information on University Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
• The main University switchboard number is 0151 794 2000.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Abercromby Bedford South.
  • The car park is located on Abercromby Square.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The nearest available Blue Badge parking bays are located on the far side of the Chadwick Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Abercromby Square / Bedford Street South)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in Abercromby Square and Bedford Street South.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 460cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • This car parking area is on the south and west sides of Abercromby Square and also along Bedford Street South. It is effectively on street parking but has restricted access with security barrier control. Access is via Cambridge Street. The campus map is located in Bedford Street South. The 10 Blue Badge parking bays are located as follows; 1 Blue Badge parking bay outside 1-7 Abercromby Square. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Bedford Street South opposite the Gordon Stephenson Building. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Bedford Street South outside the Rendall Building. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Abercromby Square outside 8 Abercromby Square. 3 Blue Badge parking bays opposite 8-14 Abercromby Square and next to the Sydney Jones Library.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the tunnel at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor entrance lobby and stairwell.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Oliver Lodge Building'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pavement approaching the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is stepped access to additional study space on the fourth floor in the postgraduate suite.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
  • The facility is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 200cm x 360cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • At the time of my visit on 27/03/24 the hoist, bed and adjustable sink were not working.

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Step(s) (Fourth Floor Postgraduate Suite)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the fourth floor in the postgraduate suite.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access additional study space on the mezzanine.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • This is a spiral staircase.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg 13 persons.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 170cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor in the entrance lobby.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a medium step into the shower cubicle.
• There are similar standard shower facilities on the second floor at the rear of the building near the rear staircase. There are further standard shower facilities on the third floor in the shared toilet facility at the rear of the building near the rear staircase.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There are similar facilities on the second, third and fourth floors in the same location.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 95cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are similar facilities on the second, third and fourth floors in the same location.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are similar facilities on the second, third and fourth floors in the same location.