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Introduction

• The services in this building, by floor are:
  Basement Floor: IS Service Desk, Training Room.
  Ground Floor: Enterprise Technology Services.
  First Floor: IT Business Management, Chief Information Officer.
  Second Floor: IT Services.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The main University buildings are located off Northampton Square. This is in the Clerkenwell area of London, just off the A1. This area is within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • There is on street, metered parking on the surrounding streets. On street parking is free for Blue Badge holders in the Borough of Islington, for an unlimited time when parked in bays and with a 3 hour time limit when on single yellow lines.
• By Bus View
  • There are two bus stops: City University (stop UK, UF) on St John Street outside the College Building. These stops are serviced by bus route 153. There are two bus stops: City University (stop US, UN) on Goswell Road. These bus stops are serviced by bus routes 4 and 56.
• By Train View
  • The closest train stations to the campus are Farringdon, on the Thameslink Line and Old Street, on the Great Northern Line. The nearest main London terminus station is Kings Cross. However, all of the London terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The closest underground stations are Angel (Northern Line) and Farringdon (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines).
• Useful Links View
  • The City, University of London journey planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Transport for London homepage for information about busses, underground and London Overground services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail homepage for information about country wide trains.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Route Plan from Angel tube station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Route Plan from Goswell Road bus stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 0246.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions Office (Undergraduate) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 8716.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 7040.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Gloucester Way and Whiskin Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Gloucester Way.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The bell is at a height of 142cm.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 142cm.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Meredith Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a gate outside the entrance (photograph 1). The pedestrian entrance to this gate is always open with 119cm width and a dropped kerb leads into it.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left immediately after the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, Entrance, G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 155cm (3ft 9in x 5ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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• Comments View
  • In the lift, the controls are backlit to improve visibility. Floor names in the lift are different to include accessible entrance so -2 is for B, -1 is for the entrance, 0 is for ground and 1, 2 are the same. There is a separate door, but is only for ground floor and exits to right, as you face the lift from other floors.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is an easy slope, with no handrails, for access to B floor from the lift.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • This level change is shown in photograph 6.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • Portable hearing loops are available from the Rhind Building reception.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 2 shows the offices which are identical on floor 1 and 2, with photograph 3 showing the kitchens attached (both identical on floor 1 and 2).
  • The computer training room on ground floor is shown in photograph 5. The conference room on the second floor is shown in photograph 3.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located in front of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the stairwell on the second floor.
  • Other accessible toilets are found on each floor in the same location.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 230cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the basement floor, the ground floor and the second floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the second floor stairwell.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 34m from the lift.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.