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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Art and Design, Textiles and Design, Catering and general teaching rooms, the Larry Hills Bistro (closed until further notice).
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Strand Building.
• *http://www.accessable.co.uk/URL.

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  • This building is linked to the Strand Building.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in the North West Regional College Strand Campus in Londonderry.
• The nearest National Rail station is Londonderry.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Building)

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Ulster University Lawrence Hill Car Park.
• The car park is located on Cranagh Terrace opposite the building.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 225cm x 650cm (7ft 5in x 21ft 4in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located on Lawrence Hill.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located next to the Strand Building on Strand Road.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

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  • The main campus car park is located on the far side of the Strand Building.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.

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Parking (Campus Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located There is a turning circle outside the main entrance which can be used as a drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Strand Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Hearing loops are fitted in lecture theatre A106 and room A217. Portable hearing loops are also available.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Most internal doors are push pad operated automatic doors.
  • There is level access and designated spaces at the front of lecture theatre A106.

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Level Change (Level 1 Main Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the main corridor.
• There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • These steps give access to the level 1 male standard toilets, rear entrance and rear staircase.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3, 3M, 4.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs at the rear of the building. This staircase does not access level 3M.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices, balcony and editing room on levels 2M and 3M.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located by the rear steps.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg 8 persons.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Strand Building Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the Strand Building, level 2 of the Lawrence Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 12 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a link bridge between the two buildings.

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Lift (Strand Building Link)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps leading to the link bridge.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 108cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • A key is required to operate this lift.
  • There is an intercom to call for assistance next to the lift.

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Level Change (Level 2 - Mezzanine Level)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located outside room A219.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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  • These steps lead to a staff office.
  • There are also steep steps in Studios A210 and A211, leading to mezzanine balcony level 2M.

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Level Change (Level 3 - Mezzanine Level)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in room 304.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of level 1, opposite the lift.
  • There is also an accessible toilet on level 3, which has the transfer space on the right (shown in the photograph 4).
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female toilets on levels 1, 2, 3, 4.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1 on the main corridor next to the accessible toilet facility.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The male standard toilets on level 1 is up 7 steps by the rear entrance and has an additional single medium step in the doorway.
  • Male and female toilets on upper levels have a single medium step in the doorway.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.