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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Ground and first floor laboratories.
  • There is a shared accessible toilet and female standard toilet, a male standard toilet and a lift.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the right hand side as you enter via the left hand entrance.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the right hand side as you enter via the left hand entrance.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the right hand side as you enter via the left hand entrance.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the SAT-NAV is LE11 3TT. The campus is located to the west of the town centre.
    Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
  • Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit.
    Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged. For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stops are located on University Road outside the Wolfson and Sir David Davies Buildings. The Sprint bus stops here.
    Alternatively Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.
  • For more information on Kinchbus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
  • Loughborough railway station is located off Station Boulevard. The station is approximately 2 miles from the campus. Loughborough railway station is served by east midlands railway.
  • For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Loughborough Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 7a.
  • The car park is located on Mumford Way.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is one blue badge space and six electric car parking spaces.

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Parking (Car Park 7a)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Margaret Keay Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 153m from the Wolfson Building side entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit 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 6 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 227cm (width) x 483cm (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.

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Outside Access (Left Hand Laboratory Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located copy ffrom other entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor access to the Sir Frank Gibb laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 126cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Right Hand Laboratory Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the building on the right hand side.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor access to the Sir Frank Gibb laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 118cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 97cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Entrance (Left Hand Laboratory)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the left hand main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The right hand door is locked.

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Entrance (Right Hand Laboratory)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the right hand main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
• Comments View
  • The right hand door is permanently held open.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • There is a red pathway on both the ground and first floors. It is advised to stick to this path to avoid contact with any work areas that may be a hazard.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the right hand main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Right Hand Main Entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A colleague needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A colleague is required to operate the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground and First.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 127cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Right Hand Main Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the first set of doors of the right hand main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Right Hand Main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Right Hand)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the far right hand side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 24m from the Right Hand Laboratory entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Left Hand)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the left hand laboratory entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the Left Hand Laboratory Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Centre)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the laboratories building.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the Left Hand Laboratory Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer and Female Toilet)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side as you enter via the left hand main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Left Hand Main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 296cm (5ft 9in x 9ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 173cm and 184cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is used a the female standard toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter via the left hand main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Left Hand Main Entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.