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Hall Complex - University Hall (HA) - Oak House - Alternative Routes when Lift not Working

Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

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Alternative Routes (Ground Floor)

  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 1 View
    • If you are on the ground floor and the lift is not working, there is an alternative step-free route to access the first floor via the goods lift located in the staff kitchen area.
    • At the main lift, turn left and continue towards the Hillside Coffee counter.
    • To the left of the counter, enter the staff area and turn right, heading towards the goods lift at the end.
    • Take the lift to the first floor (signed as UG floor within the lift).
    • As you exit the lift turn right and there is an entrance to the first floor via the Hillside Food Court.
    • There is also step-free access to exit the building via the Hillside Coffee entrance (ground floor) or the Hillside Food Court entrance (first floor).
    • A member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 25m.
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route.
  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 2 View
    • If you are on the ground floor and the lift is not working, there is an alternative step-free route to access the second floor via the goods lift located in the staff kitchen area.
    • At the main lift, turn left and continue towards the Hillside Coffee counter.
    • To the left of the counter, enter the staff area and turn right, heading towards the goods lift at the end.
    • Take the lift to the second floor (signed as floor 1 within the lift).
    • Exit the lift and turn left through the staff kitchen area and the entrance to the second floor corridor is located directly ahead.
    • There are obstructions in the staff kitchen with the minimum width of the route being 73cm.
    • There is not an exit for the building on the second floor.
    • A member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 30m .
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route.
  • Assistance Required View
    • If all lifts are out of service or you require emergency assistance please call 01483 682002 and Campus Safety will attend. Evacuation chairs are available.

Alternative Routes (First Floor)

  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 1 View
    • If you are on the first floor and the lift is not working, there is an alternative step-free route to the ground floor via the goods lift in the staff area.
    • At the main lift, take the entrance on the left and enter the first floor Hillside Food Court area.
    • Pass through the food court until you reach the entrance to the staff area on the right side of the hall, on the right before the service area
    • Enter the staff area and there will be a goods lift on the left.
    • Take the lift to the ground floor (signed as LG floor within the lift).
    • As you exit the lift, pass through the staff office and exit via the doorway on the left.
    • You will then enter the ground floor of the building via Hillside Coffee.
    • There is step-free access to exit the building on the ground floor via the Hillside Coffee entrance.
    • A member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 50m.
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route and a key card or code is required.
  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 2 View
    • If you are on the first floor and the lift is not working, there is an alternative step-free route to the second floor via the goods lift in the staff area.
    • At the main lift, take the entrance on the left and enter the first floor Hillside Food Court area.
    • Pass through the food court until you reach the entrance to the staff area on the right side of the hall, on the right before the service area
    • Enter the staff area and there will be a goods lift on the left.
    • Take the lift to the second floor (signed as floor 1 within the lift).
    • Exit the lift via the staff kitchen area and the entrance to the second floor will be located on the left.
    • There are obstructions in the staff kitchen with the minimum width of the route being 73cm.
    • There is no exit for the building on the second floor.
    • A member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 45m .
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route and a key card or code is required.
  • Assistance Required View
    • If all lifts are out of service or you require emergency assistance please call 01483 682002 and Campus Safety will attend. Evacuation chairs are available.

Alternative Routes (Second Floor)

  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 1 View
    • If you are on the second floor and the lift is not working, there is a step-free alternative route to access the ground floor via the goods lift in the staff area.
    • At the main lift, turn left and enter the second floor meeting room corridor.
    • Turn right and follow the corridor until you reach the entrance to the staff kitchen area.
    • This door may be locked on occasion so a member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • Enter the staff kitchen and turn right towards the goods lift.
    • There are obstructions within the staff kitchen with the minimum width of the route being 73cm.
    • Take the goods lift to the ground floor (signed as LG floor within the lift).
    • As you exit the lift, pass through the staff office and exit via the doorway on the left.
    • You will then enter the ground floor of the building via Hillside Coffee.
    • There is step-free access to exit the building on the ground floor via the Hillside Coffee entrance.
    • There is no step-free access to exit the building on the second floor.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 45m.
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route.
  • Alternative Lift Route - Option 2 View
    • If you are on the second floor and the lift is not working, there is a step-free alternative route to access the first floor via the goods lift in the staff area.
    • At the main lift, turn left and enter the second floor meeting room corridor.
    • Turn right and follow the corridor until you reach the entrance to the staff kitchen area.
    • This door may be locked on occasion so a member of staff may be required for assistance.
    • Enter the staff kitchen and turn right towards the goods lift.
    • There are obstructions within the staff kitchen with the minimum width of the route being 73cm.
    • Take the lift to the first floor (signed as UG floor within the lift).
    • As you exit the lift, the entrance to the first floor via the Hillside Food Court is on the right.
    • There is step-free access to exit the building on the first floor via the Hillside Food Court entrance.
    • There is no step-free access to exit the building on the second floor.
    • The approximate distance of the route is 30m .
    • Access along the route is step free and level.
    • There are manual doors to open along this route.
  • Assistance Required View
    • If all lifts are out of service or you require emergency assistance please call 01483 682002 and Campus Safety will attend. Evacuation chairs are available.