Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Kingston University)
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.
- Related Links.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/maps.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Comments
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- The car park is for staff only and spaces must be booked in advance or allocated to a member of staff.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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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 easy.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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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 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).
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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).
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
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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.