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Coleridge House

Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are very slight slopes on approach to the main entrance.
  • Coleridge House has one entrance.
    The main entrance has step-free level access leading into the stairwell in the centre of Coleridge House on the ground floor.
    There are manual doors at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as Coleridge.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor of the building.
    There is no step-free access to the first or second floors.
  • The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
    There is a small section of carpet just inside the main entrance which is patterned.
    There is also patterned carpet on the main staircase.
  • There is a rest area in the entrance foyer.
  • There is wayfinding signage located throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors throughout the circulation routes of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Coleridge House.

Parking (Red Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building, off North Holmes Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 533cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 44m from the main entrance (first set of doors).
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes, bollards and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Blue Badge holders must contact the university in advance in order to arrange parking.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 225cm (width) x 530cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is standard on-street parking available in marked bays on North Holmes Road.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • The EV charging point is simply a charging socket only - there are no controls, with all functions handled via the PodPoint mobile app.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (First Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located in front of you at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
  • The distance from the staircase is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin available.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.