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11 Ruthin Gardens

Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 4AU

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  • Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.

  • These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Residence Information View
    • The residence surveyed was 11 Ruthin Gardens.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 6 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
    • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with shower pods.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Bed raisers are not available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the west on the M4, leave at junction 32 and take the A470 Northern Road towards the city centre. After approximately 3.5 miles bear left onto Colum Road, then left onto Corbett Road. Continue on Corbett Road then right onto Catherine Street, and then right onto Woodville Road, which bears left into Senghennydd Road. Opposite the Students Union building turn left into Ruthin Gardens. 11 Ruthin gardens is on your left.
    • There is on street parking with restrictions immediately outside the house.
      Resident permits on both sides of the road are required between 8.00am and 10.00pm.
      There is a single Blue Badge bay on Ruthin Gardens, requiring a resident permit.
      There are more Blue Badge Bays which are unrestricted on Senghennydd Road.
      There are pay and display parking bays on Senghennydd Road.
    • For more information on travel to Cardiff University by road please click here (opens new tab).
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  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 565cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 6in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Senghennydd Road.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 565cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 6in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Senghennydd Road and Ruthin Gardens.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The Blue Badge bays vary in length up to 690cm.
      Parking on Ruthin Gardens is resident permit holders only between 8.00am and 10.00pm.
      Parking on Sengennydd Road is pay and display.
      Payments can be made via the MiPermit App.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 2 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The first step into the building is 6cm high.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '11'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the from main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground, 1st, lower 1st.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 24cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms 1.3 - 1.6, bathroom and stepped shower room.

Step(s)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the kitchen/dining area.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
    • The step is beyond the door to kitchen/dining area.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located part way up the main staircase.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the lower 1st floor and Room 1.3.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
  • The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
  • The height of the dining table is 66cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.