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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Physical Science, the School of Electronic Engineering.

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  • The School of Physical Science occupies the centre and right hand side of the building as you enter. .
  • The School of Electronic Engineering occupies the area to the left of the building as you enter.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 18:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite Larkfield Apartments.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • None of the labs in this building have lowered or height adjustable benches.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
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  • The details here are for the stairs just off the main entrance foyer.
  • There are similar steps located throughout the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the man entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 107cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 6in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (Link from Physics to Research - Private Companies Area)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Link from Physics to Research - Private Companies Area)

• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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  • Photograph 2 shows the 1st floor link to the Engineering and Research Building.
  • This is located directly to the right as you exit the lift. Access is by a moderate ramp, with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double, heavy doors, 144 cm wide, which open towards you.
  • This links to the area of the Research Building occupied by private research companies.

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Outside Access (Link from Electronics to Research Building)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Electronics building and 1st floor of the Research building to it's right.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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  • There is a similar entrance on the 2nd floor.

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Level Change (Link from Electronics to Research Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the entrance and the main level of the research building.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).

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  • There is a similar level change on the 2nd floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance, past the lift and standard toilets.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 110cm x 420cm (3ft 7in x 13ft 9in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency 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 coat hook.
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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 not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 127cm (4ft 2in) 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located either side of the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are standard toilets available in the same location on all floors.

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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.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the Physical Sciences School Office, located on the 1st floor, to the rear of the lift.
  • It is accessed by a single, light door, 75 cm wide, which opens inwards.
  • This is where students go with general course enquiries.
  • It is open 09.15 - 12.45 and 14.00 - 17.15 Monday - Friday.