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Introduction

• University facilities within the building are located on the fourth and fifth floors. Other floors contain facilities belonging to other organisations which are not detailed in this guide.
• Fourth Floor - Postgraduate Centre including Teaching Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Self Service Café Area.
  Fifth Floor - Financial Suite including Reception, Meeting Rooms, Collaboration Spaces, Teaching Rooms and Lecture Theatre 5.16, Bloomberg Terminals, S&P Intelligence labs.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Cutlers Exchange is located on Cutler Street in Central London.
  • There are no public car parks in the area immediately surrounding Cutlers Exchange.
    Devonshire Square has a car park but this is not usually available to students, staff or visitors to Cutlers Exchange.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops to Cutlers Exchange are:
    London Liverpool Street (Stop E) which serves routes 42, 149, 242, 344.
    London Liverpool Street (Stop L) which serves routes 8, 26, 42, 78, 135, 205, 242, 388, L1, L2, N8, N26 and N205
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is London Liverpool Street which is a distance of approximately 0.2 miles away which should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground train station is London Liverpool Street which is a distance of approximately 0.2 miles away which should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
    The station serves routes Circle, Central, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Line.
• Useful Links View
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The transport for London website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Website.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Health Conditions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 20 7247 3666.
• Email: [email protected].
• Support is provided by the Student Support Manager, Study Skills Tutors, Counsellors and Academic Mentors. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7247 3666.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on along Harrow Place.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on along Harrow Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Cutlers Exchange Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is an alternative automatic 94cm width single door to the left of this one which is accessed via a slight slope. This can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Reception (Building Security)

• The security reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Cutlers Exchange)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the Cutlers Exchange main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between 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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Lift (Cutlers Exchange)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 132cm x 138cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not 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 tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are three lifts available.
  • A key card is needed to use the lift with a reader at the height of 75cm
  • On the fifth floor the lift leads directly into the University's Financial Suite area.

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Entrance (Fourth Floor Postgraduate Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the fourth floor lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There is an alternate entrance off the lift lobby consisting of a set of double pull to open doors with a width of 150cm. These have a key card reader at a height of 114cm. This entrance is shown in photograph 2.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Postgraduate Centre study cubicles on the fourth floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The cubicles can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Although there is no loop system, there is a fully integrated mic/speakers in the 5th floor lecture theatre.
• Comments View
  • The fourth floor Postgraduate Centre can be seen in photographs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The fifth floor Financial Suite can be seen in photographs 7 and 8.

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Eating and Drinking (Fourth Floor Postgraduate Centre Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the Postgraduate Centre on the fourth floor.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are easy to open.
  • The door opening width is under 75cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • The type of food served here is cold snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
  • The self service café area has a self service hot beverage machine and a vending machine available as well a water dispenser and a boiling water tap.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • The hot beverage machine has a touchscreen to operate which is located between 153cm and 175cm from the floor. With a card payment slot at 108cm. The vending machine has controls up to 137cm from the floor, coin payment at 107cm and card payment at 145cm from the floor.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 76cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
  • There are also booths.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • No tables or chairs are fixed apart from the pods, all other furniture is moveable.

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Reception (Fifth Floor Financial Suite)

• Financial Suite Reception is located to your left on exiting the lifts on the fifth floor.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (5.16)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located in the middle row(s).
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 89cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 74cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• The lecture theatre is located to your right on exiting the lift on the fifth floor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located within both the Postgraduate Centre on the fourth floor and the Financial Suite on the fifth floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located within both the Postgraduate Centre on the fourth floor and the Financial Suite on the fifth floor..

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Fourth Floor Postgraduate Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance to the Postgraduate Centre.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the postgraduate fourth floor entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 182cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Fifth Floor Financial Suite)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left exiting the lift on the fifth floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to your left on entrance to the fourth floor Postgraduate Centre.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the fourth floor Postgraduate Centre entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • These toilets can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located to your left on exiting the lift in the fifth floor Financial Suite.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • These toilets can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.