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Fynden and Thorne

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building differs depending on the building/location you are approaching from.
  • There is step-free level access (via very slight slopes) on the approach from the Red Car Park and Ramsey.
    There is step-free access (via slight ramps/slopes) on the approach from Erasmus and Powell.
    There is step-free access (via steep ramps/slopes) on the approach from Laud, Somerville and Invicta.
  • Fynden and Thorne has four entrances.
    The Fynden - Left and Fynden - Right entrances provide step-free access (via steep ramps) to the ground floor of the Fynden wing.
    The Thorne - Left and Thorne - Right entrances provide step-free level access (via very slight ramps) to the ground floor of the Thorne wing.
    There are single automatic doors at all four entrances.
  • Both entrances to the Fynden wing are signed as "Fynden".
    Both entrances to the Thorne wing are signed as "Thorne".
  • The Thorne - Right entrance provides step-free level access (via a very slight ramp) to the ground floor of the Thorne wing.
    The Fynden - Left entrance provides step-free access (via a steep ramp) to the ground floor of the Fynden wing.
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  • The Thorne - Left entrance provides step-free level access (via a very slight ramp) to the ground floor of the Thorne wing.
    The Fynden - Right entrance provides step-free access (via a steep ramp) to the ground floor of the Fynden wing.
  • The building is split into two wings, the Fynden wing and the Thorne wing, with no internal access between either wing on any floor.
    There are no lifts, with access to the first and second floors of both wings being via stairs only.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors; however there are no lifts in the building and access to the first and second floors is via stairs only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of low pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is no wayfinding signage within the building; however all rooms are clearly numbered and signed with written text.
  • There are single manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building, some of which are permanently held open. There are also single manual doors to enter and exit all stairwells from the first floor upwards.
  • All circulation corridors in the building are narrow (minimum width 83cm), and the doors within these corridors are also narrow (minimum width 75cm).

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the building through the Fynden Entrance - Left; and also on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building through the Thorne Entrance - Right.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located along the main corridor on the ground, first and second floors of both the Fynden wing and the Thorne wing.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first and second floor of the Fynden wing, on the right hand side of the main corridor as you exit the left stairs; and on the first and second floor of the Thorne wing, on the left hand side of the main corridor as you exit the right stairs.

Parking (Red Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located 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 47m from Thorne - Right entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Parking is for staff permit holders and Blue Badge holders only. 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 (Fynden - Left)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the Fynden wing, leading in from the courtyard opposite Erasmus.
  • 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • 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 120cm.

Entrance (Thorne - Right)

  • This entrance is located at the end of the building closest to North Holmes Road, off the courtyard opposite Somerville and adjacent to Invicta.
  • 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 a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 87cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • 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 120cm.

Stairs (Fynden - Left)

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the right as you enter the building through the Fynden - Left entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are doors to enter/exit the stairwell on the first and second floors only.

Stairs (Thorne - Right)

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the left as you enter through the Thorne - Right entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are doors to enter/exit the stairwell on the first and second floors only.

Toilet with Adaptations (Fynden - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the building through the Fynden Entrance - Left.
    • The distance from the Fynden Entrance - Left is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, narrow walkways and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 153cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 high 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 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • 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 108cm 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 116cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Thorne - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building through the Thorne Entrance - Right.
    • The distance from the Thorne Entrance - Right is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has doors permanently held open, step-free level access, narrow walkways and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 164cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 112cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a 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.