Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include sensi hair and beauty salon, beauty training rooms, teaching rooms and a café.
- Related link Reception Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/derby-college/the-roundhouse-inc-the-hudson-and-johnson-buildings/access-guides/reception-building-derbyshire
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Campus is located on Roundhouse Road which is accessed via the A6 running through Derby. There is various route available to get to the campus.
- There is a car park on campus which must be booked in advance as there is only a small number of spaces. There is a public car park within 200m of the campus, on Roundhouse Road, which is pay and display. Parking is £3 for 2 hours and £6 all day.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop directly outside the college, served by bus DP1. There is another bus stop on the A6 which is served by 4 and 244.
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By Train
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- Derby Midland Station is located directly opposite the campus. There are multiple train lines running through this station including Northern, Cross Country and East Midlands.
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Useful Links
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- Derby Bus Routes and Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Derby Cross Country Train Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Inclusion and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0300 123 7890 ext 1208.
- Email: [email protected]
- The Inclusion and Support Service at Derby College offer support on all college sites in-class, outside of the classroom, with exams and assessments and in the wider college environment.
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 028 0289.
- To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation for Learners please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 028 0289.
- Email: [email protected]
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Roundhouse Road, to the left of the Reception Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Reception 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 and block paving.
- 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 270cm x 420cm (8ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
- 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 staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- 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 not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- 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 level access to the car park from the main reception.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the main reception.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
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Comments
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- There are 2 short stay (3 hour) Blue Badge bays adjacent to the Reception Building (shown in photographs 2 and 3).
- There are 3 additional Blue Badge bays in the staff car park, located just before the campus off Roundhouse Road (shown in photographs 9 and 10). These bays are near to the Engine Shed and Stephenson Building.
- The standard parking is split into 3 zones.
- There is one zone without specific marking for any parking (shown in photographs 12 - 14).
- There is one zone with 10 bays for visitors (shown in photographs 15 and 16).
- There is one zone with 10 bays for short stay parking, which is limited to 3 hours (shown in photographs 17 and 18).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
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Comments
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- The height of the external push pad is 78cm.
- The height of the internal push pad is 96cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the second floor and on the third floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are additional staircases located in the corridors throughout the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the second floor and on the third floor.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 240cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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 bright.
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Comments
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- The building floors are named 1, 2 and 3 although the lift buttons show G, 1 and 2.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor.
- There are additional accessible toilets located in the same location on the first and second floors.
- There is level access to this 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 not 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 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
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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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Students)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the corridor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Staff)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, on the left hand side of the corridor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 24m from the lift.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.