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Wells Way Cabin

Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London , SW7 2AZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes. .
  • Wells Street Cabin has two entrances.
  • The main entrance at the front of the cabin is step-free via a steep ramp and a single manual door with a locked extension.
  • The rear entrance is stepped via a single manual door with a locked extension leaf.
  • Both entrances are signed as Wells Street Cabin.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located behind the building on Wells Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Imperial College Road.
    • The name of the car park is Imperial College Road car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 134cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located directly beyond the entrance door.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.