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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; staff offices, toilets, storage rooms, a meeting and training room.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located to your left as you enter the building, second door on your left on the ground floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.
• COVID-19 Information View
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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Durham Rugby Club is just outside the city centre on the banks of the River Wear and can be access by the A690 and A691.
  • Blue Badge parking bays and standard parking bays are available in front of the Rugby Club.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is Magistrates Court which is 320 metres away on Whinney Hill with direct links to Arnison Centre and the University Hospital of Durham. The bus number is 59 indiGo.
  • For more information on Go North East please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is 2.3 miles from the Rugby Club and has direct links to Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool and London Kings Cross.
  • For more information on Cross Country Trains please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Durham City Rugby Club.
  • The car park is located alongside the building.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Green Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • To use the Blue Badge bays a valid Blue Badge must be displayed at all times.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'DURHAM UNIVERSITY GREEN LANE OFFICES'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The key card reader and this intercom are inside the vestibule between the outer and the inner doors.
    The outer door is not a controlled entrance, while the inner door requires permission to enter.

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3-4 Green Lane

• This is an annexe of Green Lane Offices.
• There is stepped access to the building.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and may be difficult to open. The width of the door is 78cm.
• There are desks which are 71cm high.
• Chairs with armrests are available.
• There is not room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
• There is a standard gender neutral toilet on the ground floor.
• There is a kitchen area, with worktops at a height of 91cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the reception foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the offices.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the offices.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor through the first door on your left as you enter the building.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• Level access to the shower room, however there is a 9cm plinth that the shower tray stands on.
• This room has a wall mounted mirror which is 60cm from the floor and is 150cm high.
  The workable space in the room with the door closed is 120cm by 150cm.
  The bench is not fixed so if this was moved the workable space becomes 165cm by 150cm.
  There is a bank of four coat hook besides the mirror, which are 185cm from the floor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer - Accessible Shower)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left as you enter the building, second door on your left on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 245cm (8ft 2in x 8ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to your left as you enter the building and through the first door to your left, through the door at the end, turn left and the toilets are on your right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.