Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Durham University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include student halls of residence, reception and the dining area.
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Comments
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- Hatfield College is comprised of several buildings.
- Accessible accommodation is available in the A Stairs area of the Melville Building.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Durham.
- The nearest National Rail station is Durham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Comments
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- There is an area with limited parking available that can be used by Blue Badge holders during vacations.
- There are no marked bays in this area and it is advisable to contact the college in advance if it's use is required.
- There is also an unmarked area that can be used as a drop off point.
Outside Access (Reception 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(s) away from you (push).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The first door detailed is the gate.
Level Change (Reception Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the first reception gate.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Melville C Stairs 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(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The first door has a code panel for entry. Once the number has ben entered, the doors automatically open.
- The height of the keypad is 99cm.
- On exit the door is push pad activated.
Level Change (Melville C Stairs Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Level Change (Melville C Stairs Internal)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located just before the common room.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- There are similar sets of stairs throughout this building.
Other Floors (Melville C Stairs, G and Basement)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and Basement.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard male toilets, computer room and a TV room.
Other Floors (Melville C Stairs, G, 1 and 2)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- 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 the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are many stairways and stairs to other floors.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the Dining Room, located in the James Barber Building.
Accessible Toilet (Melville C Stairs)
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the end of the corridor on the right.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 228cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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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 poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet in the courtyard, under the Chapel, accessed by a ramp.
- This has the transfer space on the right, but has a functional alarm and high contrast grab and drop down rails. This toilet requires a radar key to access, which is held in reception if required.
Standard Bathroom (Melville C Stairs)
- The bathroom surveyed is unisex.
- The standard bathroom is 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
- The standard bathroom is located main on the ground floor at the end of the right hand corridor.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a bath and a sink.
Outside Access (Melville A Stairs)
- 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(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The second door has a keypad. Once the code is entered the door will open automatically.
- The height of the keypad is 109cm.
- On exiting the building access is via push pad.
Level Change (Melville A Stairs)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Accommodation (Melville A Stairs)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to A2.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Melville A stairs.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 420cm x 540cm (13ft 9in x 17ft 9in).
- The bed is 52cm (1ft 8in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm x 225cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The shower seat height is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There are handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.