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Waterloo Bridge Wing

Waterloo Campus, Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0 / Ground Floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 4 other entrances.
  • 4 of the other entrances have stepped access.
  • The 4 other entrances are internally from within the Franklin-Wilkins Building adjacent.
  • The entrances from the Franklin-Wilkins Building:
    • Floor 2 accesses the Waterloo Bridge Wing on the First Floor;
    • Floor 3 accesses the Waterloo Bridge Wing on the Second Floor;
    • Floor 4 accesses the Waterloo Bridge Wing on the Third Floor;
    • Floor 5 accesses the Waterloo Bridge Wing on Level 4.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access:
      • rooms 2/19 and 2/21 on the Second Floor;
      • rooms 3/11 and 3/15 on the Third Floor;
      • rooms 4/23, 4/24 and another unsigned room on Level 4.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the right-hand entrance to the School Social Space on the Second 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.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is no through access between the front-right and rear-right of the building on the Third Floor, or on Level 4.
    • A key card is required along circulation routes on Level 5.
    • There is seating available outside the lift lobby / stairwell on Level 1 / First Floor, Level 2 / Second Floor, and on Levels 4 and 5.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on Basement Floor (-2), and on the Second Floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the Basement Floor (-1) off the main stairwell; and off the main stairwell on Floor 1 / First Floor, and Levels 4 and 5.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 0 off the main stairwell; on the Basement Floor (-2) to the left of the building; and off the main stairwell on Floor 2 / Second Floor, and Floor 3 / Third Floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the centre of the building off Belvedere Road, near to the junction with Waterloo Bridge.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 135cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 121cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 107cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader before the third set of doors at a height of 109cm.
  • There is a push button to exit the first set of doors at a height of 119cm.

Counter (Reception)

  • The counter is located on the right after the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the second set of doors is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 81cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • 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.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the main entrance, on the left.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Level 0, Basement Levels -1 and -2, and Levels 1 to 5 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is an alternative lift to the rear-left of the building.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead after the main entrance, on the right.
  • Level 0, Basement Levels -1 and -2, and Levels 1 to 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Floor (-2) - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on basement Level -2, to the left of the building.
    • The distance from the main lifts is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.