Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Estates Security Office (R1A) which is a small room used by security staff.
- Related link Main Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-building-kent
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- The Estates Security Office (R1A) is located on the ground floor of the main building, on the right before the security barriers.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bromley.
- The nearest mainline station is Bromley South.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are 5 Blue Badge bays in the front car park.
- There are 10 additional bays in the rear car park.
- These are close to the rear entrance direct to the lower ground floor and to the Life Centre.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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- Access into the building is by a swipe card only.
- There are 3 gates which are controlled by swipe card in the reception foyer.
- The accessible gate has a width of 89cm and the other gates have a width of 60cm.
- Security staff are located at the foyer, who can give assistance when required.
Outside Access (Estates Security Office R1A)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right on entering the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
Estates Security Office R1A
- The Estates Security Office is a small room used by security staff.
- The room includes a table with a computer at a height of 115cm.
- There are height adjustable chairs with no armrests in the room and general office furniture.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the University Centre.
- Please see the guide for the University Centre for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest standard male and female toilets are located on the ground floor of the University Centre.
- Please see the guide for the University Centre for further details.
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 generally on duty.