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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Kingston School of Art, Illustration and Animation Studios and Offices, Life Drawing Studio, Graphic Design Studios and Offices. The Basement is used for archives and storage.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, second and third floors.
• All gender standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor and second floor.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Penrhyn Road campus is located close to Kingston town centre in South West London. The campus is located on the A420.
    Kingston University recommends visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving.
  • Free car parking is available on all sites for blue badge holders and there are docking bays for electric cars.
    The University has limited on-site parking facilities and prioritises staff during core working hours (Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm). Limited visitor parking is available but must be pre-booked through the person you are visiting, as parking enforcement measures are in operation at all sites.
• By Bus View
  • The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses all run along Penrhyn Road and there are stops directly outside the main entrance.
• By Train View
  • Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) and Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6.
• Useful Links View
  • Kingston University Penrhyn Road campus location.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Kingston University Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 3308 9932.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Kingston University Disability and Mental Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7314.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Kingston University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7311.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Kingston University Students Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 2868.
• Email: [email protected].

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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 anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building on High Street.
  • 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 1 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 379cm x 480cm (12ft 5in x 15ft 9in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Rose Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Kent Road, off A307 Kingston Hall Road.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is free permit parking for Blue Badge holders.
  • Permits are available from the University.
  • Permits are required between 07:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday.
  • Payment is required at all other times.
  • Payment can be made by phone or online only at this site.
  • There are no pay and display machines.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on High Street.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • A key card is required to access the building after reception closes at 17:30.
  • The key card reader is 103cm above the ground.

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Reception

• Kingston School of Art Reception is located to the right on entering the building.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not 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
  • There are screens at the reception desk which may affect some peoples' ability to lip read.
  • There are open access computer terminals for use in the reception area (photograph 4).

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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 no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The vending machine and kitchen on the third floor are shown in photographs 7 to 10.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead on entering the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• 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 750kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 114cm (5ft 1in x 3ft 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 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead on entering the building, to the left of the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear of the building. This staircase has a handrail on the right-hand side going up (photographs 4, 5 and 6).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer Ground Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located through the door in Reception, then right along the corridor, on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main 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 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side 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 twist turn 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 107cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the second floor and the third floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right after entering through the reception.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 7m from the main 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.
• Comments View
  • The wash basin in the male standard toilet is 80cm above the floor.
  • The male standard toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 4.
  • The wash basin in the female standard toilet on the ground floor is 86cm above the floor.
  • The female standard toilets on the ground floor are shown in photographs 5 to 7.
  • There are gender inclusive toilets on the first and second floors.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The all gender toilet is located left out of the lift, left again, along the short corridor, through the door on the left, then on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The gender inclusive toilet is shown in photographs 2 to 4.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located left out of the lift, left again, along the short corridor, through the door on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female standard toilets are shown in photographs 5 to 8.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The all gender toilet is located left out of the lift, left again, to the end of the short corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The gender inclusive toilet is shown in photographs 1 to 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located left out of the lift, left again, to the end of the short corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The wash basin in the female standard toilets is 83cm above the floor. The female standard toilets are shown in photographs 4 to 7. The wash basin in the male standard toilets is 81cm above the floor. The standard male toilets are shown in photographs 8 to 11.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Third Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located left out of the lift, left again, to the end of the short corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female standard toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located left out of the lift, left again, to the end of the short corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 92cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male standard toilets are shown in photographs 4 and 5.