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Augustine House

Canterbury Christ Church University, Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2YA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the building.
  • Augustine House has three entrances into to the building.
    All provide step-free access into the building via ramp and automatic doors.
  • The main entrance is signed as Augustine House and Hall.
    Neither the rear entrance nor the side entrance are signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the main reception of the building on the ground floor via double manual doors.
  • The rear entrance is located off the car park and has ramped access.
    The side entrance is located to the right of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors .
  • The surfaces within the circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are resting and seating areas with the circulation routes. .
  • There is wall mounted directional signage located throughout the building. .
  • There are no doors within the circulation routes. .

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor off the atrium.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are additional adapted toilets located in the library areas on the ground, first, second and third floors.
      There is an additional adapted toilet with a shower with adaptations located within Faith-Space 2.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located off the atrium of the ground floor.
    • There are additional standard toilets with step free access located in the library areas on the ground, first, second and third floors.
      There is an additional standard toilet in the Faith-Space area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female toilets on the ground floor.
    • There is a baby room situated within the library area on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the ground floor male and female toilets.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the Augustine House rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Three of the Blue badge bays are clearly marked, and one is signed.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in the car park to the rear of the building.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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 with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance with a width of 100cm between them.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located off the main corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 140cm (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 and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the atrium.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 240cm (width) x 225cm (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 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 96cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 153cm and 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is an overhead hoist that covers all areas within this toilet.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations - left hand transfer.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.