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Estate Development Building

De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, LE2 7DR

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the ground floor corridor.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the first floor corridor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Grange Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the Estate Development Building entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 680kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 92cm (width) x 103cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located in the ground floor corridor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: paper towels.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.