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Park - Student Union Building

St Mary's Road Site, St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Park has three entrances.
    Two entrances provide step-free level access to floor G and one provides stepped access to floor G.
    There are double manual doors at the two alternative entrances and double automatic doors at the Park entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is signed as 'University of West London' externally but as the 'Park entrance' on internal signage.
    The other two entrances are not signed.
  • The Park entrance provides step-free level access to Heart on floor G.
  • The alternative step-free level entrance is located on the east side of Park, whilst the alternative stepped entrance is located on the north side of Park.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • On floor 1, there are eight steps leading to rooms PK.01.006-011. They are at a height of 14cm and a depth of 26cm.
  • On floor 2, there is a slight slope in the corridor between the lift and the teaching rooms.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on floor G to the far right side of Park.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor G and floor 1.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on floor G on the far side of Park.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations on floor G.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on floor G on the far side of Park.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the Park entrance on the north side of the site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 216cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Park Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the north side of the site.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception (SU Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Park entrance.
  • The distance from the Park entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right side of Park.
  • The distance from the Park entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 76cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 94cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right side of Park.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor G - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor G to the far right side of Park.
    • The distance from the Park entrance is 75m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text, pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 275cm (width) x 325cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Floor G Toilet With Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on floor G.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.