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GG Block

Loughborough University, James France Walk, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only external entrance into GG Block.
  • This entrance gives access to the stairwell between the floors 0 and 1.
  • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • Floors 0 and 2 have stepped access only.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parking (Car Park 19)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off University Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 131cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the Graduate House entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located towards the rear of the Wavy Top building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 8cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead upon entering GG Block.
  • The floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the floor 1, on the left of the stairs.
  • The distance from the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.