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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include undergraduate and research labs and meeting and seminar rooms. Biological and Biomedical Sciences is made up of two buildings: the main building and the Integrative Cell Biology Laboratory Building. They are separated by a courtyard but are linked by a bridge on level 2.
• Related link Psychology.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/psychology

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• Comments View
  • The main building is linked to Psychology.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Durham.
• The nearest mainline station is Durham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There is also a car park by the rear entrance, shown in photograph 4.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance, and in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the back of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance and in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• 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 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 both sides.

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  • There is also a set of steps leading from the rear car park to the steps in front of the entrance.
  • There are 6 medium height steps with a handrail on the right.
  • This set of steps can be avoided by going out of the car park and onto the road, to the path leading to the rear entrance.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Access to the Integrative Cell Biology Lab)

• This information is for the entrance located in the far left corner of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).

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Level Change (Level 1 Access to the Integrative Cell Biology Lab)

• 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.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors (Main Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 0, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located beyond the main reception, in the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Main Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building, by the rear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 0, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 133cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not 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 medium.

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Other Floors (Integrative Cell Biology Laboratory Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the Integrative Cell Biology Laboratory Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 26m from the Integrative Cell Biology Laboratory Building Entrance.
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • Level 2 can be accessed using the lift in the main building and the link bridge.

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Level Change (Link to Psychology)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just inside the link to Psychology.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are 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.

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  • The link to Psychology is located on the right hand side of the main entrance atrium as you enter.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the main entrance lobby.
  • There is an identical toilet on level 2.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 199cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
  • 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 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • 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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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 0, opposite the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • These toilets contain 1 ambulant cubicle with 1 horizontal grabrail fitted.
  • The door to the ambulant cubicle opens outwards.

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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.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.