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Overview

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• About View
  • The Tower Block is a very large block within the Main Building with 7 floors including a small mezzanine floor between the ground and first floors.
  • There is 1 main lift and 2 main staircases.
    There are in addition 2 platform lifts one at the South - St Peter's Street Entrance and one bypassing steps on the ground floor.
    There are 2 additional staircases that access the ground and the mezzanine floors of the building, one of which additionally accesses the first floor of the Learning Resource Centre.
  • The floors are signed as ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, fourth floor and fifth floor.
    The mezzanine floor between the ground and first floors is not signed.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located off St Peter's Street.
  • The nearest train station is Lowestoft.
  • The nearest bus station is Lowestoft Bus Station.
• Related Access Guides View
  • There is internal access between the Tower, the Core and the Learning Resource Centre.
  • View information on Learning Resource Centre (opens new tab) .
  • View information on The Core (opens new tab) .

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Getting Inside

• There are uneven slopes on approach from both St Peter's Street to the south entrance of the Tower Block and from Rotterdam Road to the north entrance of the Tower Block.
  There are also uneven slopes on approach from the Horizon Building car park.
• The Tower Block has three external entrances and can also be accessed internally from both the Learning Resource Centre and the Core.
  The south entrance off the St Peter's Street car park has step- level access to enter with automatic doors and a platform lift to bypass stairs.
  The north entrance has a slight slope on approach to the entrance and a set of double automatic doors on entrance. .
• The south entrance off the St Peter's Street car park has signage saying Welcome.
  The north entrance has signage saying Tower Block.
  The west entrance has no signage.
  There is no signage into the Tower Block from either the Learning Resource Centre or the Core.
• The south entrance off the St Peter's Street car park provides step-free access to the lower part of the ground floor in the Tower Block via platform lift.
  The north entrance provides step-free level access to the upper part of the ground floor in the Tower Block.
• The west entrance provides step-free access via a steep ramp bypassing steps into the lower part of the ground floor via a steep ramp.
  There is stepped access from the Core into the lower part of the ground floor Tower Block.
  There is level access from the lower part of the Learning Resource Centre ground floor to the south entrance platform lift.
  There is staircase that links the first floor of the Learning Resource Centre and the lower part of the Tower Block ground floor and the Tower Block mezzanine floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on the ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors.
• There is no step-free access to the mezzanine floor which contains rooms S1, S4 and S5. These room include a shared shower facility and the Prayer room.
• There is a level change along the main corridor on the ground floor consisting of five 13cm steps with a handrail to the left. These steps can be overcome by a platform lift.
• The majority of circulation routes within the building are hard and smooth and have a shiny finish.
• There are limited resting areas within the circulation and lobby areas of the building.
• There is wall mounted signage located within the building.
• There are no manual doors within the circulation areas of the Tower Block.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, third, fourth and fifth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first, third, fourth and fifth floors.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located along the second floor corridor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the ground floor corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in ground floor changing area.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in ground floor changing area and on the mezzanine floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on East Restaurant (opens new tab) .
• Other Areas View
  • View information on Training Kitchens (opens new tab) .

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Parking (St Peter's Street)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the south of the Tower Block building off St Peter's Street.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Tower Block south entrance / Learning Resource Centre main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (North)

• This entrance is located to the north of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (South - St Peter's Street Entrance)

• This entrance is located towards the south of the building off the St Peter's Street car park.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• The doors has a high visual contrast.
• To your left after this first set of entrance doors is located the entrance doors into the Learning Resource Centre.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• The second entrance is located directly in front of the lift.
  There are no doors at this entrance into the Tower Block.
  There is an alternate set of automatic doors to the right of the opening with a width of 136cm.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 10 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Changing Area (Ground Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Tower at the North Entrance.
  • The distance from the North Entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Changing Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the changing area.
  • The distance from the changing area entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 173cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 81cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the changing areas toilet with adaptations.
  • The distance from the changing area entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (South - St Peter's Street Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance through the first set of doors.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the South - St Peter's Street entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Main lift)

• The lift surveyed is located on the lower area of the ground floor.
• The distance from the south entrance lift is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a platform lift.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located towards the north of the building.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Second Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located off the second floor corridor.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a key code reader to access the room at a height of 140cm.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The dimensions of the facility are 480cm (width) x 285cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 165cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 175cm.
  • The facility hoist is mobile and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 119cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are two alternative wash basins located to the right of the toilet at a height of 83cm with either twist / turn or push taps.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the fourth floor corridor.
  • The distance from the main lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.