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63 Park Place

Cardiff University, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT

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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; Psychology, Film Unit, editing suites and studio, write up room and staff offices.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground floor and on the first and second floor landings.

Getting Here

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 standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 186cm x 590cm (6ft 1in x 19ft 4in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Park Place.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • On street parking is paid by a pay and display machine on the day, on a first come first serve basis with a maximum stay of 5 hours and no return within 2 hours. The parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Psychology Seicoleg'.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 96cm.
    • 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 gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is tactile paving at the bottom of the slope.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to areas on the ground floor including the gender neutral toilets, staff rooms, kitchen and editing suite.
  • 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 tiles.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.

Step(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located straight ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the ground floor including the gender neutral toilets, staff rooms, kitchen and editing suite.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 25cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G (0), 1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 23cm.
    • 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 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 staff offices on levels 1 and 2.
      Write up room on level 1.
      Kitchens on levels 1 and 2.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located 60 Park Place.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located towards the rear of the ground floor.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the ground level steps.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 56cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located on the first floor landing.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the stairs.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 70cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.