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B Block

Uxbridge Campus, Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1NQ

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Summary

  • Service View
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; Foundation Studies, Health and Social Care, Sport, Travel and Public Services (STPSS), Uniformed Services and Policing, Information Technology (IT) services and The Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
      There are also print services and Staff Offices located in the B Block rooms, near the Sports Hall.
    • Level access via lift to the main B Block entrance is from G Block (The Academy) via The Mall, using the B Block Lift.
      There is also level access to the main B Block entrance via the Lower Mall entrance.
      The B Block lift can also be used from The Mall or Lower Mall to access all floors in B Block.
      Please see the separate guides for these buildings for further information on accessibility.
    • The Mall and Lower Mall link (new tab) - click here.
    • C Block link (new tab) - click here.
    • Sports Hall link (new tab) - click here.
    • B Block link (new tab) - click here.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the building and also on the first floor, near the East staircase.
      There are additional accessible toilets near the B Block rooms on the lower floor near the Sports Hall.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the building, on the first floor, near the East staircase.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the building, on the first floor, to the centre of the building.

Useful Information

Entrance (Lower Mall)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the Lower Mall.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'B Block'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 204cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is located ahead from the Lower Mall entrance diagonally left across the Lower Mall.
    • This entrance is 25m from the Lower Mall entrance.
    • This is the main entrance for stepped access to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on the second floor via the B Block main staircase.
    • There is level access via a lift to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on the second floor via the B Block lift.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There is sloped/ramped access to B Block lift is on the first floor and C Block lift is on the first and second floors.
    • There is a sloped/ramped access to rooms BB4, BB011, BB012 and BB010 and Print Room near to the sports hall.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and wood.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • Access near the BB rooms is shown in photograph 8.

Entrance (BB010 Print Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located ahead from the Sports Hall and BB Room's platform lift and is on the right.
    • This entrance gives access to BB010 Print Room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'BB010 Print Room'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

BB010 Print Room

  • There is a service desk 92cm high.
  • There are no seats.
  • Access may be restricted access due to storage items.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (First Floor B Block Lift)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor, in front of the B Block lift.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the B Block lift and B Block staff area.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (First Floor B Block, C Block Link)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the first floors between B Block and C Block.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline on the first floor adjoining B Block and C Block.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Second Floor LRC Link)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the second floor.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access services in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) in B Block (LRC B Wing) and C Block (LRC C Wing).
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a heavy manual single door with a locked leaf to access C Block (LRC C Wing) and the open door width is 88cm.
    • Access to C Block (LRC C Wing) is shown in photographs 1 to 3 and there are heavy manual doors to access B Block (LRC B Wing).
    • The doors are double with one door permanently held open and the open door width is 155cm.
    • Access to B Block (LRC B Wing) is shown in photographs 4 to 6.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (BB Rooms)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located in front of Rooms BB4, BB011 and BB012.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access Rooms BB4, BB011 and BB012.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.

Step(s) (Sports Hall / BB Rooms)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located at the Lower Mall doors, towards the Sports Hall (away from The Mall).
    • The step(s) is/are used to access B Block 'BB' Rooms, Accessible and Standard Changing Rooms, Accessible Toilets, and The Sports Hall.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
    • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
    • See Lift (BB Rooms/Sports Hall).

Other Floors (West)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located directly ahead from the entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 9m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the second floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2 (LRC).
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Access to the first floor requires a key card which is at a height of 115cm.
    • There is a refuge area on the first floor landing (photograph 7).

Other Floors (East)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the entrance and then left at the end of the corridor.
    • The stairs are approximately 25m from the 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 -1, 0, 1, 2 (LRC).
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are refuge areas on the first and second floor landings (photograph 6).

Lift (B Block Lift)

  • The lift is located ahead and right from the Lower Mall entrance, or near The Mall exit to the right of the steps to the Lower Mall.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Lower Mall entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1 (Lower Mall), 0 (The Mall), 1, 2 (LRC).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 148cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • A key card is required to access the lift.
    • Key card access is allocated by Learning Support.
    • The key card reader is 105cm above the floor.
    • There is a separate entry and exit if accessing floor 0 (The Mall).
    • This lift provides level access to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) on the second floor.

Lift (Sports Hall / BB Rooms)

  • The lift is located near the Lower Mall doors, towards the Sports Hall (away from The Mall), on the right.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Gym/Sports Hall entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G (Lower Mall), LG (Sports Hall / BB rooms).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 148cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 10in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
  • The floor button must be pressed continually until the lift stops at the selected floor.
  • Comments View
    • The lift is 45m from the Lower Mall entrance.
    • A key card is required to access the lift and this is allocated by Learning Support. The key card reader height is 100cm.
    • Ground Floor (G) access is shown in photographs 1 to 5.
    • Lower Ground Floor (LG) access is shown in photographs 6 and 7.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Ground Floor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the entrance to the left at the end of the corridor, then turn right.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the college as part of induction or from reception.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 198cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
    • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • 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 poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not 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 backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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 91cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer First Floor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead and left from the lift, through the doors to the end of the corridor then to the right.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the college as part of induction or from reception.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual 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 77cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 204cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 8in).
    • The accessible toilet does not 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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 poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The alarm did not sound when tested.
    • There is not 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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 92cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • 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 low.
  • Comments View
    • There is level access with a very easy incline to this facility via the C Block lift and link bridge.
    • The accessible toilet is 25m from the C Block lift.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located ahead from the entrance, to the left along the corridor, and then on the right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The standard male toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 5.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located ahead from the B Block entrance to the left at the end of the corridor, then on right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The standard female toilets are shown in photographs 6 to 9.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located ahead and left from the lift, through the doors to the end of the corridor then right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the lift.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is level access with a very easy incline to this facility via the C Block lift and link bridge. These toilets are 30m from the C Block lift. These toilets feature a foot wash facility (photograph 5). The standard male toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 6.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located ahead and left from the B Block lift, through the doors then immediately right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is level access with a very easy incline to this facility via the C Block lift and link bridge. These toilets are 25m from the C Block lift. These toilets feature a foot wash facility in the furthest cubicle (photograph 10). The standard female toilets are shown in photographs 7 to 12.