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Sir John Ferguson

Loughborough University, University Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope is long.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance at the front of the building, off University Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception on floor 1.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the centre of floor 1, within the changing room with adaptations and within one of the standard changing rooms.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilets with adaptations are signed for use also as gender inclusive toilets.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1, behind the food service area on floor 2, and within standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on floor 1.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the changing room with adaptations.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

Parking (Car Park 23a)

  • 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.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 473cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 239cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 16m from the Computer Science Building entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep 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.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, off University Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • 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 115cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has a television, windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 128cm to 142cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen is for vehicle registration.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The food service and eating area is on floor 2.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 94cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right on entering the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from main entrance on floor 1.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • 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 to 2 as well as the mezzanine level can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (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 and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead from the main entrance, either side of the lift.
  • The ground floor and floors 1 to 2 as well as the mezzanine level can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the ground floor to the far right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high 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 not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high 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 no (or very little) 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 right from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • 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 94cm.
  • 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 twist/turn 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 coat hook 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the right from the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 9m.
    • 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.
    • There is Braille, tactile, 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 94cm.
    • 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 low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 264cm (width) x 213cm (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 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 96cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin is height adjustable.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The shower seat is height adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1, around to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • 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 94cm.
    • 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 low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 208cm (width) x 152cm (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 138cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-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 91cm 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 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.