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Overview

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• About View
  • Fleming is a medium-sized single storey building, split into three wings, each with their own outside access.
    
  • There is no internal circulation between the three wings of the building.
    
  • The entrance (Fg06-Fg16) gives access to rooms Fg06-Fg16 only.
    
  • The entrance (Fg30-Fg39) gives access to rooms Fg30-Fg39 only.
    
  • The entrance (Fg40-Fg49) gives access to rooms Fg40-Fg49 only.
  • In addition, the building houses Islamic Prayer Rooms and the Chaplaincy Centre, which also have their own entrances, without internal access to other parts of the building.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Red Car Park.
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury East.
  • The nearest bus station is Canterbury Bus Station.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building from Anselm is step-free level.
• The approach to the building from Laud/Hepworth is stepped, involving the stairs (external corridor) detailed below. These can be bypassed by going through Anselm.
• Fleming has five entrances.
  
• The entrance (Fg06-Fg16) gives access to rooms Fg06-Fg16 only. There is step-free level access via a push-pad activated single automatic door at this entrance.
  
• The entrance (Fg30-Fg39) gives access to rooms Fg30-Fg39 only. There is step-free access (via a steep ramp) at this entrance, with a push-pad activated single automatic door, followed by a single manual door.
• The entrance (Fg40-Fg49) gives access to rooms Fg40-Fg49 only. There is step-free level access at this entrance, with a push-pad activated single automatic door, followed by a single manual door.
  
• The doors at the latter two of these entrances are narrow, with a minimum width of 69cm.
• The entrance (Fg04 and Fg05 - Brothers' Prayer Room & Wudu) gives access to rooms Fg04 and Fg05 - Brothers' Prayer Room & Wudu only. There is step-free level access at this entrance, with a single automatic door.
• The entrance (Chaplaincy Centre) gives access to the Chaplaincy Centre only. There is step-free level access at this entrance, via a set of double manual doors with one leaf locked, giving an opening width of 70cm.
• The entrance (Fg06-Fg16) is signed as "Academy for Sustainable Futures - Fleming Fg06-13: Access to Offices Fg06, Fg08, Fg09, Fg10, Fg11, Fg13".
  
• The entrance (Fg30-Fg39) is signed as "Fleming".
  
• The entrance (Fg40-Fg49) is also signed as "Fleming".
• The entrance (Fg04 and Fg05 - Brothers' Prayer Room & Wudu) is signed as "Fg04 and Fg05 - Brothers' Prayer Room & Wudu".
• The entrance (Chaplaincy Centre) is signed as "Chaplaincy Centre".
• The entrance (Fg06-Fg16) gives access to rooms Fg06-Fg16 only. There is step-free level access via a push-pad activated single automatic door at this entrance.
• Fleming is split into three wings, each with their own outside access.
  
• There is no internal circulation between the three wings of the building, or to the Islamic Prayer Rooms or Chaplaincy Centre.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all three main wings of the building; however the corridors within the wings containing rooms Fg30-Fg39 and Fg40-Fg49 are narrow, with a minimum width of 85cm. There are also manual doors along these corridors with a minimum width of 67cm.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are comprised of low pile carpet.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas, with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided in the Fg06-Fg16 wing only.
  
• All rooms in all three wings are numbered and signed with written text on their doors.
• There are manual doors in the corridors of the Fg30-Fg39 and Fg40-Fg49 wings, all of which are permanently held open.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, opposite the entrance to Fg06-Fg16 and next to the Chaplaincy Centre.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located off the main corridor inside all three wings of the building.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the right, along the main corridor as you enter the Fg30-Fg39 wing.

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Entrance (Fg06-Fg16)

• This entrance is located in the external corridor behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, opposite the Chaplaincy Centre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 85cm.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.

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Entrance (Fg30-Fg39)

• This entrance is located in the centre of the building, giving access to rooms Fg30-Fg39 only.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 88cm.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Entrance (Fg40-Fg49)

• This entrance is located to the left of the building, giving access to rooms Fg40-Fg49 only.
• 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.
• The pathway on the approach to the entrance is 123cm wide.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 88cm.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Stairs (External Corridor)

• The stairs surveyed are located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, linking Laud/Hepworth to Fleming/Fisher/Moore.
• There are 18 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 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.
• These steps are located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm. They link all three entrances, the Toilet with Adaptations and prayer rooms in Fleming directly with Laud/Hepworth and the rest of the western side of the campus. They can be bypassed by using the lift within Anselm.

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Entrance (Fg04 and Fg05 - Sisters' Prayer Room )

• This entrance is located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, diagonally opposite the toilet with adaptations.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 88cm.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.

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Room (Fg04 and FG05 - Sisters' Prayer Rooms and Wudu)

• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is no furniture in the room, except for three shelves at heights of 140cm, 166cm and 188cm respectively.
  Adjacent to this room is a separate small room - Fg05 Sisters' Wash Room - containing Wudu washing facilities.
  The flooring is shiny laminate with a high colour contrast, and lighting levels are even but with glare.

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Entrance (Brothers Prayer Rooms and Wudu Fg02 and Fg03)

• This entrance is located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, near the toilet with adaptations, next to the Sisters Prayer Room.
• The entrance is located along a corridor.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Room (Brothers Prayer Rooms and Wudu Fg02 and Fg03)

• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• The door to access the washing facilities has a width of 60cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Chaplaincy Centre)

• This entrance is located in the external corridor behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, opposite the entrance to Fg06-Fg16 at Fleming.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 70cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.

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Area (Chaplaincy Centre)

• The Chaplaincy Centre is located immediately ahead as you enter through the Chaplaincy Centre entrance.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Services available in this area include: the University Chaplaincy.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fg17 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the external corridor running behind the Chapel of Christ in Majesty at Anselm, opposite the entrance to Fg06-Fg16 and next to the Chaplaincy Centre.
  • The distance from the Fg06-Fg16 entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not 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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 104cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.