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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include industrial workshops, laboratories and offices.
• The facility is a component of the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor near the facility offices.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor near the facility offices.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
    Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
    Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane.
  • There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
• By Bus View
  • There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
• Useful Links View
  • Brunel University Finding Us.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
• Email: [email protected].
• The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Elliot Jacques / Gardiner Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Gardiner 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Elliot Jacques / Gardiner Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between Gardiner, Elliot Jacques and Russell buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Gardiner, Elliot Jacques, Russell, Advanced Metal Casting Centre (APCC), and Advanced Metal Processing Centre (AMPC).
  • 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 470cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Gardiner Building Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is not a dropped kerb between the parking bays and the payment machines.
    
  • The nearest designated bays are 30m from the Advanced Metal Processing Centre (AMPC).
    
  • The nearest designated bays are 35m from the Advanced Metal Casting Centre (AMCC).
    
  • There is not a dropped kerb between the car park surface and the payment machine.
    
  • There are additional Blue Badge parking bays on the access road before the car park entrance.
    
  • The additional bays are adjacent to the Russell building (photographs 8 and 9) and Elliot Jacques building (photograph 10).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located near the car park, at the corner of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance accesses the first floor of the building.
    
  • There is step-free access via lift to the right of the main entrance (photographs 13 to 17).

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Outside Access (South Loop Road Entrance Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off South Loop Road, at the left side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Level Change (Outside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between ground floor and first floor external entrances.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The lift on the ground floor is to the right of the steps.
    
  • The lift on the first floor is to the right of the main entrance.
    
  • Refer to the Lift section in this guide for more information.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There are hearing assistance systems at specific help points near to the first floor main entrance (photograph 6), and in the accessible toilet on the first floor.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The workshop areas are generally accessible although there may be width restrictions due to temporary obstructions (see photographs).
    
  • The office areas on the first floor are shown in photographs 1 to 5.
    
  • The workshop areas on the ground floor are shown in photographs 7 to 15.

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Kitchen

• There is seating without armrests, and sofas.
  
• There are tables with undersides 70cm above the floor.
  
• There is a counter top 89cm above the floor.
  
• There is a floor standing low fridge, water cooler and kettle.
  
• There is a microwave oven on a shelf not at a convenient height for a wheelchair user.
  
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first floors.
  • The stairs are located towards the centre of building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • Access to the first floor (main entrance step-free access) is via lift, refer to the Lift section for more information.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located near the car park, at the corner of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 (external access first floor), 2 (first floor).
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 146cm x 273cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The ground floor is for internal access to the workshop areas and external step-free access to South Loop Road.
    
  • The doors on the ground floor open on both sides.
    
  • Floor 1 is for external access near the main entrance on the first floor.
    
  • Floor 2 is for internal access to the office areas on the first floor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer First Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 236cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a flush 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 148cm and 183cm 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 109cm.
  • 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 113cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• 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 can 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Comments View
  • There is a help point with induction loop on the wall on the non-transfer side of the toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor, in the main corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, in the main corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower (Standard Changing Room First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 standard showers within the shared changing rooms.