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North Hall

Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, London, UB8 3FG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include North Hall is located to the north west side of campus within the Isambard Complex.
    North Hall is next to the Topping Lane Car Park.
    The Isambard Complex is accessed by Topping Lane off Cleveland Road or Isambard Close via Station Road.
    There are barriers by the Isambard Close campus entrance off Station Road with key card readers 105cm high and an intercom 120cm high.
    There are further barriers on Topping Lane
    The key card reader is 92cm high and the intercom is 109cm high.
  • The closest launderette is located close to the main entrance of Michael Bevis Hall, approximately 70 metres from the North Hall.
    The Concourse Hall reception is located at the end of the central pedestrianised promenade through campus, approximately 115 metres from the North Hall (via an accessible route).
    The closest assembly point to the North Hall is A which is directly outside the entrance to North Hall.
  • Security key cards are available from Reception in Concourse Hall.
  • Michael Bevis Hall link (new tab) - click here.
  • Concourse Hall link (new tab) - click here.

Getting Here

  • 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

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the North Hall entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 480cm (8ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the North Hall entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • There is a very slight slope leading up to the entrance from the road / Blue Badge bays.
      The bays have marked areas to one side and the front which are 120cm wide.
      They may be difficult to define for somebody with a visual impairment as they are only marked by patterned brick paving (photograph 5).
  • 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 Topping Road Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Topping Road, close to the junction with Cleveland Road.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 293cm (7ft 10in x 9ft 7in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Isambard Close.
    • There are 2 sets of bays along Isambard Close (photographs 11-14).
      They are signed but not marked.
      The bays are for staff, Blue Badge holders and can be reserved.
      There is a dropped kerb in front of the 14 bays.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 6-8 show the entrance to Isambard Close via Station Road used to access the accommodation.
    • Photograph 9 shows the access into Topping Lane from Isambard Close.
      Photograph 10 shows the blocked entrance to Topping Lane from Cleveland Road.

Site/Campus Car Park (Topping Lane Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Topping Lane, close to the junction with Cleveland Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are North Hall, Fleming Hall, Galbraith Hall and Mill Hall.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are not clearly presented.
    • There is not 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 level access to the car park from the hall.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the hall.
    • The nearest designated bay is 78m (85yd 11in) from the North Hall entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is 1 Blue Badge bay by Galbraith Hall 'entrance 2' to rear of the North Hall with a marked area to one side 120cm wide.
    • There is a dropped kerb onto the pavement with a slight gradient by the bay (photograph 3).
    • The other 3 Blue Badge bays (photographs 4-6) are between the Galbraith and Fleming Halls, with marked areas approximately 120cm wide.
    • There is a steep slope to the pavement on the road by the 3 bays (photograph 7).
    • Photographs 8-10 show the other 2 raised crossings across the car park, one which has a bollard that reduces the width to 120cm.
    • The car park has a surface of loose chippings.
    • Various sections of the brick paved pavement are uneven.
    • Photograph 14 shows the permanently open access at one end of the car park.
    • Photograph 16 shows the blocked access onto Topping Lane from Cleveland Road (as of March 2022).

Outside Access (North Hall Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building facing Topping Lane and Meadow Hall.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a very slight slope leading up to this entrance.
    • The intercom heights for Flats 1-10 varies from 85cm - 100cm high.
    • There is a push-button to exit which is 100cm high.

Launderette

  • The launderette is next to the entrance for Michael Bevis Hall, approximately 70 metres from North Hall.
  • There is level access at the entrance.
  • The key card reader is 100cm high.
  • The single door opens towards you, has a slight lip and is 86cm wide.
  • There is a push pad to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The launderette has 6 washing machines and 6 dryers, with all but 3 dryers at a convenient height for a wheelchair user (100cm high controls).
  • The circuit laundry app or card can be used for the machines.
  • The card reader is 86cm high (photograph 5).

Getting Around

  • 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 high 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 is a fixed loop hearing assistance system at help points in the accessible accommodation bedroom/bathroom surveyed, in the kitchen/dining area surveyed, and in the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
  • Comments View
    • There are manual, single, heavy doors which are 85cm wide to access the flats. There are key card readers on the handles (99cm high) to enter the flats from the lift lobby.
    • Photograph 5 shows the signage indicating flat locations on the noticeboards but these are very small and high up.
    • There is a fire exit map and an evacuation control panel by the main entrance for staff to check the refuge points when a drill / emergency occurs (photographs 6 and 7).

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 4 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat NH02.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was NH02 - 008.
    • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 270cm x 380cm (8ft 10in x 12ft 6in).
    • The bed is 50cm high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • It is a push button style of alarm.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a hearing loop with the push button alarm in the bedroom and ensuite, a lowered spy hole and automatic windows.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 179cm x 248cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is a push button style of alarm.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 in height.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head height is adjustable.
    • The type of shower controls used are lever.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The shower seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • There are handrails available for the shower.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is low.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
    • Other auxiliary aids available are portable Deaf Alert devices available on request.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • Some of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Rooms are located on the ground floor.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
    • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.

Ground Floor - Kitchen/Dining Room - Flat NH02

  • There is a push button intercom alarm, with a hearing loop, just inside the door to the kitchen (photograph 2).
  • The kitchen has a lowered sink, hob and worksurfaces, 75cm high with knee recesses (photograph 3).
  • There is also an oven at an accessible height (photograph 4).
  • The kitchen also has low level cupboards, a fridge and freezers (photograph 5).
  • The table is 65cm high (photograph 6).
  • Chairs without armrests are available (photograph 7).

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
    • The stairs are located next to the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the North Hall entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • There is a fire exit at the bottom of the staircase.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located close to the entrance into North Hall.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the North Hall entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 137cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is 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 have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a key card reader at a height of 94cm which has to be used before pressing the call button for the lift.
    • Priority is given to disabled people.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, by the entrance to North Hall.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the North Hall entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • 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 200cm x 270cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 106cm from floor level.
    • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • 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 low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not 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 low.
    • 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 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 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 low.
    • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 90cm.
    • 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 114cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a help point for assistance by the toilet with a red push-button 96cm high. It has a signed induction loop (photograph 6).
    • A key card is required to access the toilet.
    • The key card reader on the handle of the door is 98cm high.
    • Access card can be obtained from Reception in Concourse Hall (follow link in Information section in this guide).