Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The Behavioural Research Lab is a facility that helps to collect information for Master Students, PHD Students or faculty members regarding Business Psychology.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The nearest National Rail station is London Marylebone.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
Building Parking (North Building – Front)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the North Building main entrance to the right.
- 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) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 430cm (9ft 6in x 14ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the North Building 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 block paving.
- To arrange parking please contact the Business School. Standard parking at the North Building is available by obtaining a day permit from reception.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Pay and Display standard street parking is available on the Outer Circle, opposite to Sussex Place. The hours of pay and display is Mon-Sat 9:00am - 6:30pm with a maximum stay of 4 hours and Sunday and Public holidays 9:00am - 6:30pm with no maximum stay.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Building Parking (North Building Rear - Park Road)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear of the North Building off Park Road.
- 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 2 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 240cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 500cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the North Building Rear Entrances.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Visitors can use either North Building Rear Access entrance to enter the North building, depending on which space they select. Each space has a podpoint charging facility which is at a height of 110cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Sussex Place.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'BEHAVIOURAL LAB'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
Outside Access (College Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the college.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Behavioural Lab 26 -34'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
Approach (College Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach path has a width of 138cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has a handrail on the right going up.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the ground floor opposite the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 115cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest adapted toilet is located in the Plowden Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building on your left once you go through the kitchen.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
