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Introduction

• Offices, subjects and courses studied at this building include: Faculty of Technology, School of Computing and Information Systems, Mathematics and the School of Engineering.
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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Kingston.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building, off of Fassett Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 430cm (11ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for staff only and spaces must be booked in advance or allocated to a member of staff.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• 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 easy.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.

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Reception (Faculty/Student Office)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left after passing reception from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 110cm x 205cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located through the doors next to the lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Roberts Lecture Theatre)

• 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 designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The entrance to the lecture theatre is located at the back, and to get to the speakers area, there are 15+ steps downwards.
• 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).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).

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Lift (Roberts Lecture Theatre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you exit the main lift, through the double doors and down the corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lift.
• 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 100cm x 120cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is used for level access to the Roberts Lecture Theatre from the first floor corridor.
  • There is a moderate slope leading down to the lift from the corridor as shown in photograph 2.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet contains an electric hoist which covers the transfer space and toilet.
  • There are 4 identical accessible toilets available in the building, they are located in the same position on each floor.
  • There are also 4 sets of standard toilets available in the same position on each floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 identical adapted toilets available in the building, they are located in the same position on each floor.
  • There are also 4 sets of standard toilets available in the same position on each floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.