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18 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.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 11 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • 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.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
    • There is also a shared garden available.
  • 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 a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
    • The accessible room surveyed does have a flashing door bell.
    • Bed raisers are not available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.
    • Some houses are already fitted with accessibility aids, however if a student finds themselves in a house that doesn't have any installed, they can get into contact with the disability team.
      Equipment can be fitted within 48 hours.
      The reception for Ruthin Gardens is located at Senghennydd Court.

Getting Here (Ruthin Gardens)

  • By Road View
    • Ruthin Gardens is located off Senghennydd Road, Cardiff.
      The closest A Road is North Road/ A470.
    • There is on-street parking available on Ruthin Gardens, however it is resident parking permit holders only.
      There is one Blue Badge Bay available on Ruthin Gardens.
      There is additional pay and display parking nearby on Senghennydd Road.
  • By Bus View
    • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
    • The nearest bus stop is Cardiff University Park Place, which is approximately 0.1 miles (160 metres) from Ruthin Gardens.
      This bus stop serves the Megabuses from London, Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham.
      There is also a bus stop on Park Place which serves National Express coaches.
      Additional local buses can be caught from Park Place Stop RC (35, 53, 86 and 95) and University Stop RE (21, 51, 86, 95).
      Both stops are within 0.3 miles from Ruthin Gardens.
    • For more information on bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking (Ruthin Gardens)

  • 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 223cm x 155cm (7ft 4in x 5ft 1in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Ruthin Gardens.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Ruthin Gardens.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is on-street parking available on Ruthin Gardens, however this parking is resident permit holders only.
      There is one Blue Badge Bay on Ruthin Gardens.
      There is additional pay and display on-street parking nearby along Senghennydd Road, as shown in the photographs.

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 rooms 1, 2 and 3, the kitchen, shared bathroom and garden.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '18'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 146cm (4ft 9in).
    • 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 82cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance and in the doorway.
    • There is/are 2 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 6cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to the ground floor bedrooms 1, 2, and 3, and first floor bedrooms 7,8 and 9.
      There is also stepped access to the shared bathroom on the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no 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 laminate.
    • 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 all corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • 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.

Step(s) (Ground and First Floors)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located along the ground floor corridor.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access bedrooms 1, 2 and 3.
    • There is/are 1 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 10cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located along the first floor corridor, to the right as you exit the stairs.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access bedrooms 7, 8, 9 and the shared bathroom.
    • There is/are 4 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.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not 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.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Kitchen/Dining Area (Ground Floor)

  • 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 kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 67cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.

Other Floors (Ground Floor to First Floor)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located immediately ahead as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 13 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 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do 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 low to moderate.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the standard accommodation rooms on the first and second floor.

Other Floors (First Floor to Second Floor)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located along the first floor corridor.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the top of the first floor stairs.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1 and 2.
    • 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 21cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not 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.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are bedrooms 10, 11 and the second floor kitchen.

Kitchen/Dining Area (Second Floor)

  • 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 94cm.
  • The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is a knee recess under a work surface.
  • Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
  • There is no dining table in this kitchen.