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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main teaching areas for the Engineering and Design departments, and a range of student facilities such as PC laboratories, and facilities for PhD researchers.
• Tower C is connected to Tower B and Tower D on the ground floor.
  There is step free access to Tower C from Tower B or Tower D.
  Please see the below guides for further information.
• Tower B link (new tab) - click here.
• Tower D link (new tab) - click here.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor, left after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the left.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, left after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the left.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, right after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the right.

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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 South Loop Road.
  • The car park is located next to Tower C.
• 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 (South Loop Road)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located next to buildings on South Loop Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Tower C, Joseph Lowe (Distribution Centre), Tower D, and the Medical 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 485cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody, Blue Badge holders and 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 clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 buildings.
• Comments View
  • The car park is visible from specific building entrances.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m from Tower C (Rear Entrance) (photographs 1 and 2).
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m from Tower D (Rear Entrance).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building, near Tower B.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, near South Loop Road Car Park.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The push pad when exiting is 105cm above the floor.
  • The push pad for the second set of doors is on the right as you face the entrance.
  • The push pad for the second set of doors when entering is 95cm above the floor.
  • The push pad for the second set of doors when exiting is 85cm above the floor.

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Entrance (From Tower B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the access corridor between Tower B and Tower C.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The push pad at this entrance is on the right.
  • The push pad height to enter is 95cm above the floor.
• Comments View
  • The push pad at this entrance is on the right.
  • The push pad height to enter is 95cm above the floor.

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Entrance (From Tower D)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right after the main entrance to Tower D.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The push pad is on the right as you face the entrance.
  • The push pad is 95cm above the floor.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to ground floor areas and the lift.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to ground floor areas and the lift.
  • The width of the ramp is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • These steps and ramp are shown in photographs 6 to 10.
  • There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to ground floor areas and the lift.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • These steps are shown in photographs 11 and 12.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead and right from the main entrance, then left, behind the wall.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • 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.
  • There are fire escape stairs with access to all floors to the rear of the building.
    The fire escape stairs have a refuge point on each floor landing.
    There is an evacuation chair on the first and third floor landings of the fire escape stairs (photograph 7).
• Comments View
  • There are manual, single and double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and right from the main entrance, then left, behind the wall.
• 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 975kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 125cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 1in).
• 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 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 low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual, single and double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.

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

• 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, left after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 214cm (5ft 1in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin 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 not 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.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 115cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor, left after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The standard female toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 5.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the first floor, right after you exit the lift, through the door, then on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The standard male toilets are shown in photographs 6 to 10.