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Ramsey

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a mostly level approach to the building.
  • There are two entrances into the Ramsey Building.
  • Both entrances provide step-free level access into the ground floor.
  • There are push pad automatic doors at both entrances.
  • At the north entrance this is via a set of double doors of which one is kept locked.
  • At the south entrance access is via a single automatic door followed by a double set of doors of which only one opens automatically.
  • The entrances are both signed as Ramsey.
  • The north entrance provides step free level access to the north of the building on the ground floor.
  • The south entrance provide step-free level access to the south of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is no access between the northern and southern parts of the Ramsey building on the ground floor.
  • Access between the two areas of the building is via the external entrances and a ramped corridor on the first floor only.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is no internal access between the north and south areas of the building on the ground floor.
    These areas can be accessed from one another on the first floor.
    There is no basement area in the southern part of the building.
    Both the northern and the southern parts of the building have separate lifts and staircases.
  • There is a slight slope between the north and south areas of the building on the first floor with a width of 124cm.
  • The floor surfaces in the circulation of the building are carpeted.
    Some of the carpeted surfaces are patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some of the circulation routes.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage located throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors located in many of the circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the north and south areas of the ground floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in both the north and south areas of the building.

Rooms and Services in the Building

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 (North Entrance)

  • This entrance is located towards the north of the courtyard to the east of the Ramsey Building.
  • 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 automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 76cm.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 75cm.

Lift (North)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance via the north entrance.
  • The distance from the north entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground and first floor 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 a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (North)

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the north of the building.
  • The basement, ground and first 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 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor North Area - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in front of you on entrance.
    • The distance from the north entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not 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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 92cm 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 96cm 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.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.