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Overview

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• About View
  • The S Building is a medium to large building with 4 levels.
  • The building has 2 lifts.
  • The building has 6 staircases.
  • The building levels are signed as: 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building does not have its own car park.
  • The building does have a campus car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest campus car park is Car Park 1 - Multi Storey.
  • The nearest train station is Loughborough.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to Level 1.
• There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
• There are 6 other entrances.
• More than 5 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: room S006.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • 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 not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Step-free access to rooms S.1.78 and S006 is via an alternative external entrance only.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on Level 1, at the rear of the building and on Level 2, on the right of the Level 1 - 3 lift.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are also signed for use as gender inclusive toilets.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on Level 0, on the left of the Ashby Way entrance, on Level 1, the left of the main entrance, on Level 2, on the left as you exit the Level 1 - 3 lift and at the rear of the building.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 0, on the left of the Ashby Way entrance, on Level 1, the left of the main entrance, on Level 2, on the left as you exit the Level 1 - 3 lift and at the rear of the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on S.2.031 (opens new tab).
• Computer Rooms View
  • View information on S.0.06 (opens new tab).

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Parking (Car Park 1 - Multi Storey)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface and multi-storey.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 489cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located on the left side of the car park next to the stairwell.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 232cm (width) x 502cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 are 4 steps.
• 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.

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Ashby Way Entrance

• This entrance is located on the right side of the building.
• 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 no handrails for the ramp.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• 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 108cm.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on Level 2, along the corridor on the left as you exit the Level 1 - 3 lift.
  • The distance from the Level 1 - 3 lift is 75m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.

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Lift (Level 1 - 3)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2 and 3 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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.

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Lift (Level 0 - 2)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 100m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 0, 1 and 2 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 164cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • None 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.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Room S.1.78)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead of the Ashby Way entrance.
• The distance from the Ashby Way entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • Level 0 and Room S.1.78 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 112cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Levels 1 - 3)

• The stairs are located on the left as you enter.
• Levels 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• 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 unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Level 0 - 2)

• The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
• Levels 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Standard Shower Facilities

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• Access View
  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on Level 1, at the rear of the S Building, on the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a 19cm step to access the shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is also a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf available.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the S Building, on the left of Level 1.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 110m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors 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 87cm.
  • 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 153cm (width) x 321cm (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 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • 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 120cm 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 72cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.