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118 Maindy Road

Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 4JX

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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.

Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; staff offices, storage areas, staff toilets and a staff kitchen.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building.
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the first floor of the building.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • 118 Maindy Road is located off Maindy Road, Cardiff.
      The closest A road is North Road/A470.
    • There is limited on-site parking to the right of the building, however if this is unavailable then there is on-street parking along Maindy Road or Pentyrch Street which is no return after 2 hours.
      The rest of the parking is resident permit only.
      There are no Blue Badge parking bays or standard marked bays.
  • By Bus View
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the right of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
  • 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 standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Maindy Road and Pentyrch Street.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The on-street parking is primarily for resident parking permit holders only, however there are some spaces that are for public use for 2 hours no return.

Approach (Car Park to Building Entrance)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

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 staff offices, storage areas and shared toilets.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'CARDIFF UNIVERSITY'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 133cm (4ft 4in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The exit push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The 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 75cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the entrance doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 9cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
    • There is stepped access to the staff offices, the staff kitchen and the gender neutral toilets on the first floor of the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways 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 in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • 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 in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • Comments View
    • The corridors are generally over 120 centimetres wide, however the narrowest corridor is located on the first floor where the gender neutral toilets are.
    • This corridor is 95 centimetres wide.
    • To get to the main ground floor corridor, the route is through the staff offices.
    • The staff offices on the ground floor and first floor are shown in the photographs.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are for staff only.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not 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 moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are first floor staff rooms.

Staff Kitchen

  • The staff kitchen is located on the first floor of the building, to the right of the top of the staircase.
  • There are double doors with one door locked to enter the kitchen.
  • The doors are 71 centimetres wide and one is permanently held open.
  • There are sofas in the staff kitchen and a table and chairs with no armrests.
  • The height of the table is 73 centimetres high.
  • The height of the kitchen counter is 94 centimetres and the taps at the sink are twist/turn.
  • The highest button for the microwave is 108 centimetres.
  • There are good lighting levels in the staff kitchen area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s) (Shared and Gender Neutral)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located along the ground floor corridor of the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • There are 2 sets of doors to enter the toilets.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The all gender toilet is located on the first floor of the building, to the left of the staff kitchen.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.