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Crime Scene House

Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the front entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor hall.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located on Keele Drive, directly opposite the Crime Scene House.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park F.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the house.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the ground floor, left from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand towel.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.