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Introduction

• The Mid-Level and Terrace Building has two of the main lifts in the campus that gives access from the lower ground to the terrace level.
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  www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Norbiton station. Bus K3 stops at Station Road (Stop NY), close to the station.
• Useful Links View
  • 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.
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  • Please see the University website for more details on the Intersite bus service.
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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car park G.
  • The car park is located next to the Education Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (G)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Education Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Education Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Education Building.

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Level Change (Car Park G to Terrace Building)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the main terrace entrance.
• There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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.

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Lift (Car Park G lift to Terrace Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the terrace building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Car Park G to mid-level terrace.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 650kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main terrace 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 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp on exiting the lift.

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Outside Access (Terrace Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the steps leading from Car Park G.
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The entrance gives access to classrooms LG17 and LG16 as well as stairs leading down to the mid terrace building.

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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 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.

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Lift (Terrace to Mid-Level Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor from the main terrace entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main terrace entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 140cm (4ft 4in 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • Level 0 is the ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.
  • level 1 gives access to the path between the two buildings.
  • level 2 is the Mid-Terrace Building.

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Other Floors (Terrace to Mid-Level Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Terrace Building to Mid-Level Building and ground floor.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main terrace entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the Terrace Building main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are double, heavy, manual doors leading to the stairwell from the Mid Terrace Building.

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Lift (Mid-Level Building to Campus Lower Level)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the path to the side of the Mid-Level Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1 ,2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the terrace lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 140cm (4ft 4in 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • level 0 is the lower level of the campus.
  • level 1 is the lower ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.
  • level 2 is the ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.

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Other Floors (Mid-Level Building to Campus Lower Level)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located beside the lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • level 0 is the lower level of the campus.
  • level 1 is the lower ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.
  • level 2 is the ground floor of the Mid-Level Building.

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Outside Access (Access to Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the far right of the terrace.
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 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 gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Accessible Toilet (Terrace Building Toilets)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the terrace toilet entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the terrace building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 196cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 118cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Terrace Building Toilets)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the terrace building.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the terrace building.
  • 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.