Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Brunel University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include School of Engineering & Design - laboratories, workshops and offices.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Uxbridge.
- The nearest mainline station is West Drayton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.
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Comments
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- Tower D is located in Zone D of the campus.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The nearest car park is located off South Loop Road.
- There are 4 designated bays for Blue Badge holders.
- The bays are 420cm wide and 560cm depth.
- There is reserved parking available for visitors and also Pay & Display parking.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
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Comments
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- To the left as you face the automatic doors there is a set of double doors that open both ways, are heavy and are 162cm wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- Tower D is connected to Tower C via a connecting corridor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located in the centre of the main foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 120cm (4ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
- 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 medium.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Tower C.
- Please see the guide for Tower C for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.