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Invicta

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building varies depending on the direction you approach from.
  • There is step-free level access to the building from Laud and Somerville (via very slight slopes).
    There is step-free access (via steep ramps/slopes) to the building from the Red Car Park, Fynden and Thorne, Ramsey, Powell, and Erasmus.
  • Invicta has one entrance, the main entrance, which provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the ground floor of the building.
    There is a single automatic door (activated by tapping your key card), followed by a second set of push-pad activated double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as "Invicta".
  • The main entrance provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the ground floor of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors via lift.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low pile carpet.
  • There is no seating in any circulation areas of the building.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided in the building; however each room is clearly signed with written text and numerical signage on the door.
  • There are double manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor. Otherwise, there are not manual doors in any circulation areas of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the left and left again as you enter the building through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located diagonally to the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located diagonally to the left as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.

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 31m from the main entrance (first set of doors).
    • 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 (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in the courtyard on the campus side of the building, opposite Laud.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 117cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 70cm.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The first set of doors surveyed was the one to the right of the glass atrium/stairwell as you face the building.
    There is an identical alternative ramp and single automatic door to the left of the glass atrium/stairwell, which can also be used to enter the building.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right and right again as you enter the building through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors G and 1 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 medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium 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 low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located within the glass lobby/atrium area, between the first and second sets of doors at the main entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Floors G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left and left again as you enter the building through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) 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 numbered, written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 192cm (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 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a pull chain flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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.
    • 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 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 134cm 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 136cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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.
    • This toilet has a high level flush. The pull chain is 149cm high.