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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include reception, the accommodation, student common room, shared kitchens, study room, music room, games room, meeting room and a laundrette.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of Block C, after reception on the right.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Kemp Porter Buildings are located on Wales Farm Road, North Acton in North West London. North Acton is in the London Borough of Ealing.
  • There are four Blue Badge bays located on the right side of the building as you enter from Wales Farm Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are five major bus routes within walking distance to the Kemp Porter Buildings. The nearest bus stop is the North Acton Station Bus Stop (Stop Z and Stop B). Both stops are directly outside the building, on Victoria Road, approximately 100m from the main entrance. Stop Z is served by the 260, 266, 440 and 487 buses. Stop B is served by the 266 and N266 buses.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is the Acton Main Line Station, approximately 850m from the Kemp Porter Buildings via Victoria Road and York Road. This station is operated by TFL.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is the North Acton Station, approximately 140m from the Kemp Porter Building via Victoria Road. This station is operated by the Central Line.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus and underground services, timetabling and ticketing throughout London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national train services, timetabling and ticketing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here.
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• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected]
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• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here.

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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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located on the right side of the building as you enter from Wales Farm Road.
  • 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 4 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 480cm x 495cm (15ft 9in x 16ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • A charging port is located in the last accessible bay.
  • Bollards are located at the entrance to the carpark.
  • The width between the bollards is 119cm.
  • There is a security barrier located at the entrance off Wales Farm Road.
  • An intercom to gain access into the venue is located on the right side of the driveway.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There are identical automatic doors past reception which allows access into the outside seating area, located next to the common room.

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Reception

• The main entrance reception is located immediately through main entrance doors.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 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 high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Reception Desk is manned 24/7.
  • Seating is available in the foyer area.
  • Mail boxes are located on the right side of the reception foyer area.

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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 not 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 4, 5, 6 and 7 show shared kitchens which are available on all floors.
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the study rooms located on the first floor on the right as you exit the lift from block B.
  • Photographs 10 and 11 show the roof terrace on the ninth floor of B Block.
  • The roof terrace contains tables and seating.
  • Photograph 12 shows the meeting room located on ground floor of B Block.

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Other Floors (Block C)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground to floor 30.
  • The stairs are located far right corridor from reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the reception.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • 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 a landing.

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Lift (Block C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located before the reception desk on the right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground to Floor 30.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the reception desk.
• 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 106cm x 206cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are between 80cm and 120cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift has a short slope before entry on all floors.
  • There are three lifts in the lobby which access all 30 floors.

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Other Floors (Block B)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground to Floor 9.
  • The stairs are located in the corridor from reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 27m 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 all floors.
  • 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 a landing.

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Lift (Block B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along corridor into Block B opposite the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground to Level 9.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 206cm x 105cm (6ft 9in x 3ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are between 84cm to 113cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a short slope into the lift on all floors.
  • There are two lifts which access all floors in Block B.

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Accommodation

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• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located on the ground floor of Block C.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
• Comments View
  • Kemp Porter Buildings contains approximately 600 student rooms.
  • The room are a combination of single and twin share rooms.
  • Each room has an ensuite bathroom.
  • Each floor contains two shared kitchen facilities, one which is larger. except level 1 and 15 which only has one shared kitchen.
  • Pagers are available from reception if requested.

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Common Room

• The common room is located on the ground floor in Block C.
• The room is accessed through doors off reception on the left.
• The width between sections of the common room are between 87cm and 116cm.
• The floor coverings in the common room are laminate and carpet.
• The common room contains tables, 76cm and 90cm high and coffee tables, 43cm high.
• The common room contains moveable and fixed seating including sofas, swiffle chairs and seating with armrests.
• The common room contains a pool table, table tennis table and a photocopier.
• A courtyard is located on the right of the common room and can be accessed through doors off reception and from the common room.
• The courtyard contains outdoor seating and tables.
• The outside area contains concrete and paving.

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Laundry Room

• The Laundry Room is located on the ground floor of Block B beyond the lift and stairs.
• The entrance door is 90cm wide.
• The laundry contains washing machines and dryers.
• All the washing machines are on the higher level and dryers below.
• There is one dryer located on the lower level.
• Payment of the machines is by contactless payment through a QR code.
• There is seating available in the room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Block C)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond reception on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the reception desk.
  • 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 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 88cm (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 167cm x 325cm (5ft 6in x 10ft 8in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 good.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 and general waste (with 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.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are no standard toilets within the communal part of the building, however each student room contains an ensuite bathroom.