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Arts C

University of Sussex , Falmer , Brighton, BN1 9SJ

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Summary

  • Service View
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; lecture theatre, resource centre, offices, social space and a café.
    • Faculties within the School of Global Studies include Anthropology, Geography, International Development and International Relations.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on the ground floor (level 1).
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on level 2.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor (level 1).
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on level 3.
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the female standard toilet on the ground floor (level 1).
    • Accessible shower facilities are located within the accessible toilet on the ground floor (level 1).
  • Comments View
    • There is step-free access to the ground floor (level 1) of the Arts C building.
    • Step-free access via lift to level 2 of the Arts C building is via the adjacent Silverstone building.
    • Step-free access via lift to level 3 of the Arts C building is via either the Arts B building opposite, or the adjacent Silverstone building.

Useful Information

Disability Advice Contact Details

  • The Student Centre brings together student support services, including Disability Advice, who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or online on a range of issues.
  • They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
  • This service can be contacted:
  • by phone on 01273 075 700
  • by email on disabilityadvice@sussex.ac.uk
  • or via the Student Support Portal.
  • Further disability support information can be found on the Student Hub.

Getting Here

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 Car Park 7 - Jubilee.
    • The car park is located next to the Jubilee Building.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single Blue Badge parking bay outside the East Entrance.
    • This parking bay is for a specifically registered staff member.
    • The Blue Badge bay is not clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay are 270cm x 430cm.
    • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 7 - Jubilee)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the west of the campus, near the Jubilee building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Jubilee and Silverstone.
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 2100cm (68ft 11in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 225cm x 485cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • 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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Jubilee building.
    • There is step-free level access to other buildings on campus via the lift within the Jubilee building.
  • Comments View
    • Some Blue Badge parking bays are reserved for specific users, indicated by a car registration number shown on individual bay signage.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off of Arts Road, opposite the Arts B building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 1).
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Arts C'.
    • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance off the quadrangle between the Arts C building and the Jubilee building.
    • There is a further entrance for access to the lecture theatre off the quadrangle between the Arts C building and the Jubilee building.
    • This entrance has a single, heavy, manual door which opens towards you.
    • The open door width is 80cm.
    • There is a slope with a slight gradient in front of the doorway, and a ramp with a steep gradient after the doorway.

Outside Access (Global Studies Education Office Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off of Arts Road, opposite the Arts B building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 1).
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
    • There is step-free access via lift between floors in the Arts C building by using either of the lifts in the Arts B building, or the Silverstone building.
    • There are numerous push pad and motion activated automatic doors in corridors throughout the building.
    • Any manual doors in corridors are permanently held open.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • 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.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located near the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
    • 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 depth of the steps is 27cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not 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.
  • Other Information View
    • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are level 2 and level 3.
    • Areas on other floors can be accessed by either of the lifts in the Arts B building or the Silverstone Building.
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional set of stairs between level 2 and level 3 to the eastern side of the building, between the Arts C building and the Arts B building.
    • These stairs can be used to access level 3 of the Arts B building.

Entrance (Silverstone - Levels 2 and 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on levels 2 and 3 of the Silverstone Building.
    • This entrance gives access to levels 2 and 3 of the Arts C building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Arts C'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Comments View
    • The doors on level 3 open automatically towards you.
    • The width of the door opening on level 3 is 82cm.

Entrance (Arts B - Level 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Arts B building.
    • This entrance gives access to level 3 of the Arts C building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Arts C'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.

Level 3 - Social Space

  • The lounge is located on level 3 near the stairs.
  • There are manual, heavy double doors which open towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is step free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with and without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
  • The lighting is good.

Outside Access (The Veg Bowl at Dhaba)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off of Arts Road, opposite the Arts B building.
    • This entrance gives access to The Veg Bowl cafe.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'THE VEG BOWL VEGGIE CAFE'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the right facing the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • There is a guard rail on the left hand side going up.
  • Comments View
    • There is also step free level access from within the Arts C building.

Opening Times (The Veg Bowl at Dhaba)

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Eating and Drinking (The Veg Bowl at Dhaba)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free access to the café.
    • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
    • The door for internal access to the café is on the ground floor (level 0), near the lecture theatre.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 64cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and bench seats.
    • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Access to the additional seating area is via the external entrance.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor (level 0), near the lecture theatre.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
    • 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
    • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 218cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not 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 is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 88cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 60cm (1ft 12in).
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is a push button alarm in the shower.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor (level 1).
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The female standard toilets are 12m from the main entrance.
    • The male standard toilets are 6m from the main entrance.
    • The female wash basins are 83cm high.
    • The male wash basins are 82cm high.
    • There is also a female standard toilet on level 2.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available .
    • The height of the baby change table is 105cm.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located on level 3.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the top of the stairs.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, 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 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The gender neutral toilet is approximately 50m from the lift in the Arts B building.
    • The gender neutral toilet is approximately 100m from the lift in the Silverstone Building.

Emergency Egress