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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, male and female changing rooms with standard showers and toilets.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatment rooms, seminar rooms, exhibition space.
• Related link Borough Road Building.
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• Related link London Road Building.
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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Elephant and Castle.
• The nearest mainline station is Elephant and Castle.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located on Borough Road.

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  • Permit only parking is available on Borough Road directly in front of this building.
  • Standard pay and display parking bays, 200 x 400cm, are available on the opposite side of Borough Road, outside the Learning Resource Centre and the Borough Road Building.
  • University parking is available to the rear of the Borough Road Building and London Road Building.
  • Please see the guides for these buildings for more details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Borough Road.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 127cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • A University card or making contact via the intercom is required to open the second door.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the building and to the left.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • There is also a short moderate ramp between the two sets of doors at the entrance (shown in photograph 4).

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The low section of the counter faces the main entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is an induction loop fitted in rooms CH-101 & CH-105.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located beyond the reception foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a staircase to all floors at the rear of the building.
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  • The services on other floors which are not accessible include the basement and third floors and the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer beyond the main reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.

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• Comments View
  • The lift has heavy manual doors.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 240cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 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 48cm (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).
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are also male and female toilets in the basement and shared toilets on the third floor.
  • These toilets are accessed by stairs only.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.