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1 Kirkby Place - Prayer Rooms

University of Plymouth, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA

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Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 198cm x 515cm (6ft 6in x 16ft 11in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kirkby Place.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off of Kirkby Place.
    • This entrance gives access to 1 Kirkby Place.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '1 Kirkby Place'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 49cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located ahead of the door and at each door.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Prayer and Reflection - Room 1

  • Prayer room 1 is located on the left on the ground floor after entering the building.
  • The door to access the prayer and reflection room is manual, opens away from you (push) and may be difficult to open.
  • The door has a good colour contrast on the outside and a low colour contrast on the inside.
  • The width of the door is 78cm.
  • There is a padded chair without armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Prayer and Reflection - Room 2

  • Prayer room 2 is located on the right on the ground floor after entering the building.
  • The door to access the prayer and reflection room is manual, opens away from you (push) and may be difficult to open.
  • The door has a good colour contrast on the outside and a low colour contrast on the inside.
  • The width of the door is 78cm.
  • There is a padded chair without armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead after entering.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Front Entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • 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 not a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Babbage building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the stairs.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a wash basin which is 29cm high for Wudhu.