Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include ;
Lower Ground Floor - Food store, Laundry, Offices (KH 0022 - 0025), Shop
Ground Floor - Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Centenary Room, Classroom (KH 0026), HSCE Offices, Lecture Theatre (KH 0025), Meeting Room (KH 0041), LTEC Offices (KH 0021 - 0024), Prayer Rooms/Faith Centre
Upper Ground Floor - Art Room (KH 009), Customer Service Helpdesk, Meeting Rooms (KH 0013 - 0016)
First Floor - Classrooms (KH 1032 - 1033, 1035, 1041), Occupational Health (KH 1042). - Kenry House has split levels on both floors.
There are 3 entrances on the south side of the building and 3 on the north side.
An access road runs along the north side of the building and this is where the visitor parking is located.
There is a walkway along the south side of the building which can be accessed via platform lift from the area outside Kingston Business School.
There is also a link bridge from level 2 of Kingston Business School which connects to the walkway via steps or ramp. - Related Links
www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/maps. - Related link Food store.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-university/kingston-hill/access-guides/foodstore
- Related link Centenary Room - Kenry House.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-university/kingston-university-kingston-hill-campus/access-guides/centenary-room-kenry-house
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located off Kingston Hill (A308), which links Kingston Town Centre to the A3. The A3 links the M25 Junction 10 to central London.
- There are car parks available for permit holders only. Visitor parking can be made available but must be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking is also available on campus.
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By Bus
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- The K3 and 85 buses run along Kingston Hill and there are bus stops directly outside the campus. The University run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU1 and KU3 buses stop on the campus.
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By Train
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- The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website directions to the campus page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more information on local public transport.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8417 7314.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8417 7311.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Admissions Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 3308 9932.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Union of Kingston Students please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8417 2868.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking (Kenry House)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located off the access road on the north side of the building, opposite the North Side - Upper Ground Floor Entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located between Kenry House and the Education Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Kenry House, Education Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 363cm x 460cm (11ft 11in x 15ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Kenry House building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Kenry House building.
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Comments
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- There is step free access to the north side of Kenry House from this car park.
- Access to the walkway on the south side of the building is via steps or platform lift.
- There is step free access to the north side of Kenry House from this car park.
North Side - Footpath
- There is a footpath that runs parallel with the access road on the north side of the building and eventually leads to the 'North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2' from the Stable Block.
- The path has a smooth tarmac surface and a minimum width of 100cm.
- The are some steep upwards and downwards gradients along the path.
Outside Access (North Side - Upper Ground Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the access road, on the north side of the building, to the left.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the upper ground floor stair lobby outside the Customer Services Helpdesk Office.
Outside Access (North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the access road, on the north side of the building, in the centre.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- There is stepped access to the upper ground floor from here.
Outside Access (North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the access road, on the north side of the building, to the right.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education on the ground floor.
Access from Kingston Business School to South Side of Kenry House
- Kingston Business School is located next to Kenry House but at a lower level due to the campus being situated on a hill.
- There is a link bridge and then either a steep ramp or 4 steps (Photographs 1 to 3) leading from the second floor of Kingston Business School to an area outside the lower ground floor Food Store on the south side of Kenry House.
- Alternatively, there is an external enclosed platform lift (Photographs 4 to 6) which gives access between the external ground levels of the two buildings.
- There are also two external sets of steps between the buildings (Photographs 7 to 10).
Lift (Access from Kingston Business School - External Platform Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located between the north side of Kingston Business School and the south side of Kenry House.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1.
- The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Kingston Business School main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- 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.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
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Comments
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- There is a short steep sloped threshold to access the lift.
- The door opens automatically upon arrival.
Level Change (Kingston Business School - Link Bridge)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located between the Kingston Business School link bridge and the walkway at the south side of the building.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the Kingston Business School link bridge and Kenry House.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Food store Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building, to the left.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor of the building.
Level Change (External South Side Pathway)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the pathway, between the South Side - Lower Ground Floor Entrance and the South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a handrail on the right for the last 5 steps only (going up).
Lift (External South Side Pathway)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the pathway, between the South Side - Lower Ground Floor Entrance and the South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Food Store entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (South Side - Ground Floor 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building, in the centre.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up to the area outside the entrance from the walkway.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education on the ground floor.
Outside Access (South Side - Ground Floor 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building, to the right.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 14 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the upper ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- Photographs 1 and 2 show this level change.
The Art Room (KH 0009) is located off a landing between the 3rd and 4th steps. - There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the KH 1001 - 1004 offices on the first floor.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- Photograph 3 shows the step.
- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to KH 1019 - 1024 on the first floor.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- Photograph 4 shows the steps.
There are also 9 deep steps to access Rooms KH 2001 and 2002 on the first floor.
The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up from the 3rd step.
Photograph 4 shows these steps.
There are also 5 deep steps to access Rooms KH 1007 to 1009 on the first floor. The steps are clearly marked and do not have handrails. Photograph 5 shows these steps.
. - There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are push pad activated doors in the corridors on the lower ground floor (photograph 8), and near the Centenary Room / HSSCE Office on the ground floor (photograph 9).
Level Change (Ground Floor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located near the ground floor entrances and the main corridor.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Lecture Theatre(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s) available on request.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 80cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
Other Floors (Lower Ground Floor to Ground Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
- The stairs are located off the rear of the South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Food Store Entrance foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Food Store Entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the lower ground floor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Lift (Lower Ground Floor to Ground Floor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the rear of the South Side - Lower Ground Floor and Food Store entrance foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lower Ground Floor and Food Store entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Other Floors (North Side - Upper Ground Floor Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are UG, 1.
- The stairs are located just beyond the North Side - Upper Ground Floor entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the North Side - Upper Ground Floor entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located just beyond the North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
Other Floors (South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located immediately beyond the South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2, at the south side of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
Lift (South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the stair lobby immediately beyond the entrance, at the south side of the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 77cm x 100cm (2ft 6in x 3ft 3in).
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (KH L002)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the foyer on the lower ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lower ground entrance.
- 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 written text and pictorial 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 200cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 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 a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (KH.0038)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 1.
- 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 216cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 123cm and 153cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 74cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 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 poor.
- 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 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (KH 1031)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the South Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2 stair lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is written text, Braille, tactile and pictorial 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 146cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 cistern.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, in the Food store foyer area.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the South Side - lower ground floor and food store entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- The female toilet is located within the foyer and 8m from the main entrance.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main ground floor corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the North Side - Ground Floor Entrance 2.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the foyer of the School of Social Work entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the school of social work entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the North Side - Upper Ground Floor Entrance staircase.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.