Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Norwich.
- The nearest mainline station is Norwich.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the Norwich Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Norwich Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 327cm x 508cm (10ft 9in x 16ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped access to the car park from the Norwich Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Norwich Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
Site/Campus Car Park (Student Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear right of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Southwell Building and Wroxham Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 333cm x 495cm (10ft 11in x 16ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by students.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park and at the side of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Wroxham Building.
Site/Campus Car Park (Staff Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left hand side of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Lewis Building and the Norwich Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and staff permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Norwich Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Norwich Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the steps.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the lift to the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
- The lift does not bypass the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are 13 medium steps directly in front of the entrance bypassed by the lift.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lift (External)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the outside steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 120cm (3ft x 3ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Internal)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 150cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 300cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rail either side of the shower.
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Comments
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- There is an easy slope into the shower.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the main corridor.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.