Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a lecture theatre, and a teaching room.
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].
Level Change (Access to Car Park A)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the steps.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the car park.
- There is/are 15 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
- The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
Lift (Car Park A)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the car park next to the steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and Car Park.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 142cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 loop 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 medium.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park A)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the Coombehurst Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Coombehurst Buildings and Visconti Studio.
- 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- 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 permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 stepped access to the car park from the road leading from the bus stops.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Lawley Lecture Hall and the Sir Frank Lampl Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
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Comments
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- The nearest drop off point is outside Reception/Stable Block.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
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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 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 not have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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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 to the main entrance.
- There is / are 5 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 in the centre of the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high 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.
Lecture Theatre(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is 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 step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
- The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 60cm and 100cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the building, off the main access corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 199cm x 230cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the left from the main entrance, at the end of the corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The cubicle on the left in room LL 0008 has a horizontal grab rail on the right, and a drop down rail on the left. The cubicle on the right in room LL 0007 has a horizontal grab rail on the left, and a drop down rail on the right.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left from the main entrance, at the end of the corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.