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Seb Coe (HiPAC)

Loughborough University, Rutland Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was on the east side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor, reception and all other areas.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are other external exit-only doors.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located straight ahead and to the left from the entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a gender inclusive toilet.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground floor, left from the entrance.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

Parking (Car Park 8)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Rutland Way.
    • 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 258cm (width) x 498cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Athletics Centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving 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.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 231cm (width) x 479cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the east side of the building, next to the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 91cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 117cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
    • The height of the key card sensor for the security barriers is 103cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and floors -1 and 1 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead to the right from the entrance.
  • The ground floor and floors -1 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on floor 1, next to the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Gym

  • The gym is located floor -1.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • Seating available includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room

  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • There is also a mirror and coat hooks in the room.
  • There is a shower in the changing room.
  • There is step-free level access to the shower area.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead to left from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 276cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 154cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 171cm and 175cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.