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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Reception foyer, Offices and Boardroom Bridge 1.
• Internally Creative Bridge links into the AIR Building on floor 1. Steps for this entrance can be overcome via the Creative Bridge Lift to the rear of the foyer.
• The Creative Bridge Links into the Launchpad building on floors 0 and 1. There is level access at the Link entrances.
• AIR Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Launchpad link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here (Penryn)

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• By Road View
  • The Penryn Campus is approximately two hours’ drive from Exeter. From the north, take the A30 west from Exeter until you reach the A39 signposted Truro. Drive through Truro, following the signs A39 to Falmouth. Follow the A39 towards Falmouth until you come to the Treliever roundabout, where you will see signs to the Penryn Campus.
  • There is pay and display parking located across campus.
• By Bus View
  • National Express coaches stop in Penryn. For timetables, visit the National Express website or for passenger information phone: +44 (0) 08717 818 181. The U1 bus service from Truro Bus Station drops you direct to the campus.
• By Train View
  • The Penryn Campus is approximately two and a half hours by train from Exeter. The campus is in Penryn, which has its own station. There is a frequent direct service to Truro from London, the Midlands and North and other major British cities. At Truro, change to the branch line service to Falmouth and leave the train at Penryn. The station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • The Travel Line South West Website for information regarding bus and coach services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The national rail enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Find Us page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
• Email: [email protected].
• For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
• To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
• Email: [email protected].
• Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
• To see more information on Penryn Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
• Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
• There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park C.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right hand side of the main road leading through the campus as you enter through the campus barrier.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) Building, Creative Bridge and Launchpad.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 600cm (14ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Payment machines are located in front of the main building.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) Building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) Building.
• Comments View
  • There are some designated bays specifically for visitors to the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR), Creative Bridge and Launchpad Buildings which are shown in photograph 10.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on floor 1.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is an alternative revolving entrance located to the right of this which can be seen in photograph 6.

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Entrance (Launchpad Floor 0 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located between the Launchpad and the Creative Bridge on floor 0.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Entrance (Launchpad Floor 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located between the Launchpad and the Creative Bridge on floor 1.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).

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Entrance (AIR Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located between the AIR Building and the Creative Bridge on the mezzanine floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Reception (Creative Bridge Reception)

• The Creative Bridge Reception is located to your right as you enter the building.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 10/12/2019.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The Bridge 1 Boardroom can be seen in photograph 6.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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 not a landing.
  • There is a separate set of steps between the lower ground and ground floors which can be seen in photograph 2.

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Lift (Creative Bridge Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, M and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 enhancement 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 bright.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on floor 0 and floor 2.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on floor 0.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the boardroom on floor 2..

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 0)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on exiting the lift on the floor 0.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 224cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 poor.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 2)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on exiting the lift on floor 2.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Creative Bridge lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 122cm and 177cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on Level 0.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the Creative Bridge lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The toilets can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3. There is a standard shower accessed by a deep step in the standard toilet. This is shown in photographs 4 and 5. The door width into the toilet cubicles is 64cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located in the Bridge 1 Boardroom on the first floor of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Creative Bridge lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet can be seen in photograph 6.