Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Electrical Engineering, the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
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- There are also private research companies located in this building, mainly in the area to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Comments
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- Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.
- There is a set down point located directly in front of the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- A swipe card is required to operate these doors, which open towards you
- There are automatic revolving doors available at this entrance, 109 cm wide, for general use.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Physics Building.
- 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 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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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Comments
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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.
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 moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance on the 2nd floor.
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 or slope is easy.
- 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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Comments
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- There is a similar level change on the 2nd floor.
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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Reception
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is not generally staffed.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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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Comments
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- There are stairs located at either end of the area used by the Schools.
- There are also stairs in the main atrium (shown in photograph 2) but these do not access the 3rd floor.
- There are also stairs in the corporate are as seen in the 3rd Photograph.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 33m (36yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 149cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Private Research Area)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your left on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-1-2-3.
- The lift is 11m (12yd 1in) from the front entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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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 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the far end of the ground floor, just past the lift.
- There is level access to the 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 177cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 10in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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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 mirrors.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also identical accessible toilets located on the lower ground, 1st and 2nd floors by the lift.
Accessible Toilet (Private Research Area)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Private Research Area Lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the third floor to the rear of the lift.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 256cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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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 mirrors.
- 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 47cm (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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, just past the lift.
- The female and male toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) 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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Comments
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- There are standard toilets available on all floors by the lift.
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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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the School Office for the School of Electronic Engineering, located in Room S348 on the 3rd floor, straight ahead of the lift.
- Photograph 2 shows the School Office for the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
- It is located in Room S382 on the 3rd floor to the rear of the lift.
- Both offices are accessed by single, light doors, 78 cm wide, which open inwards.
- They are open 09.15 - 10.30, 10.45 - 12.45 and 14.00 - 17.00.