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115 New Cavendish Street Library

University of Westminster, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

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Access To

  • The Cavendish Library is located on the third, fourth and fifth floors of 115 New Cavendish Street.
    The entrance to the Library is on the third floor.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Cavendish Library.
  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance with a width of 154cm.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the third and fourth floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Library Reception)

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance to the Library.
  • The distance from the Cavendish Library is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards and ergonomic chairs.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located near the reception.
  • Floors 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (B)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the left of 115 New Cavendish Street.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a lift.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 and Braille markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 84cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 112cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There is a manual single door to enter and exit the lift with a key card reader at heights of between 120cm - 135cm, used to access and exit the library via the lift.

Access To (Fourth Floor)

  • The fourth floor entrance to the Cavendish Library is located near lift bank A on the fourth floor of 115 New Cavendish Street.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and shiny flooring.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the fourth floor of the Cavendish Library.
  • There is a key card reader at a height of 110cm to open the door to enter.
    There is a key card reader at a height of 100cm to open the door to exit.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a key card reader at a height of 110cm to open the door to enter.
    There is a key card reader at a height of 86cm to open the door to exit.
  • There is a second single automatic door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a card reader at a height of 100cm to open the door.

Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
    • The distance from the Cavendish Library entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 180cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • 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 even at the time of the survey.