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Chichester III

University of Sussex , Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QJ

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Summary

  • Service View
    • Chichester III is located to the east centre of the campus between the Arundel and Pevensey III buildings, also adjoining the Chichester II building.
  • Building View
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 3 in the stairwell between Chichester III and Pevensey III.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III, and on level 5 in the main access corridor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets, in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III.
  • Comments View
    • There is not step-free access to Chichester III from any external entrance, but there are step-free internal links from Arts Road via Chichester II for levels 1 to 3, or the Arundel building for levels 2 and 3.

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 1 - Science.
    • The car park is located towards the east centre of the campus.
  • 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 not step-free access to Chichester III from Car Park 1 - Science, please refer the Summary section of this guide for the building guides for Chichester II or the Arundel building for Blue Badge parking bays available on North-South Road.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1 - Science)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located towards the east centre of the campus.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Accelerator Building, Chichester III, Friston, Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC), Hastings, Pevensey III, Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre (TFMRC), and the Trafford Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • 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 440cm.
    • 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 Blue Badge holders and 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 not 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.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Pevensey II level 3 rear entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The main Blue Badge parking bays are outside the Friston building.
    • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays directly outside the Trafford Centre.
    • There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays directly outside Pevensey II for Pevensey II and Pevensey III.
    • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay directly outside the Accelerator building/GDSC.
    • Some Blue Badge parking bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • Some Blue Badge parking bays have markings which are faded.
    • The marked zones are a mixture of both sides, one side, and no marked zone.
    • There are no marked zones to the rear of any Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is step-free access from the car park to the Accelerator, Friston, Hastings, GDSC, and Pevensey III buildings.
    • There is not step-free access from the car park to the Chichester III building.
    • There is step-free access to Chichester III via internal links within the Pevensey III building.

Approach (Chichester II/III)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 94cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • There are fixed bollards on the approach from Car Park 1 - Science.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
    • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

Outside Access (Chichester II/III)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located along the stepped access walkway between Car Park 1 - Science and North-South Road, under the covered walkway between Chichester III and Pevensey III.
    • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the Chichester II and Chichester III buildings.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Chichester II Chichester III'.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • 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 80cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • 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.
    • 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 moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is 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.

Lift (Chichester II/III)

  • The lift is located on the right after the Chichester II/III entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the 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 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from level 2 upwards.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 low.
  • The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 120cm (5ft x 3ft 11in).
  • 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 95cm - 130cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

Other Floors (Chichester II/III)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located on the right after the Chichester II/III entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from level 2 upwards.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    • 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 26cm.
    • The steps are 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 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 not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 medium height, well marked steps without handrails between the entrance and the stairs.

Entrance (Chichester II - Levels 2 and 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on levels 2 and 3 in the Chichester II building.
    • This entrance gives access to levels 2 and 3 of the Chichester III building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening on level 2 is 128cm. The width of the door opening on level 3 is 132cm.

Entrance (Pevensey III - Levels 2 and 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on levels 2 and 3 in the Pevensey III building.
    • This entrance gives access to levels 2 and 3 of the Chichester III building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped 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 heavy.
    • The width of the door opening on level 2 is 124cm. The width of the door opening on level 3 is 126cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly after the entrance doorway.
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • Handrails are 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.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 down going steps after the doorway on level 2.
    • The height of the steps on level 2 are 16cm.
    • The handrails on level 2 are on the left going up.
    • There are 4 upgoing steps after the doorway on level 3.
    • The height of the steps on level 3 are 17cm.
    • The handrails on level 3 are on both sides.

Entrance (Arundel - Levels 2 and 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on levels 2 and 3 in the Arundel building.
    • This entrance gives access to levels 2 and 3 of the Chichester III building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening on level 2 is 117cm. The width of the door opening on level 3 is 128cm. There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance on level 3, with a height of 2cm or below.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the stairwell between Chichester III and Pevensey III.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 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 heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 290cm (5ft x 9ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 100cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
    • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the internal door that has a high colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the stairwell between Chichester III and Pevensey III.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Chichester II/III 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 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 heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 294cm (5ft x 9ft 8in).
    • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 157cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 100cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 121cm (3ft 12in).
    • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the internal door that has a high colour contrast.

Standard Toilet(s) (Chichester II/III)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the left after the Chichester II/III entrance, in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • There is a 16cm high step up to the urinals. There are additional male standard toilets in Chichester III on level 5.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on level 2, left out of the Chichester II/III lift, in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the lift.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Shower (Chichester II/III)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female and male standard toilets, in the stairwell between Chichester II and Chichester III.
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.

Emergency Egress