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Nottingham Trent University - London Campus

Nottingham Trent University, 41 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1LA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the foyer area on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to NTU Main lift and NTU Foyer Adapted Toilet is via a slight ramp.
    • The ramp bypasses a step with a height of 20cm.
    • Step-free acess to the building right lifts is via a platform lift.
    • The platform lift bypasses 5 steps with a height of 17cm.
    • The level change is enroute to rooms X004, X005, X006 and the rear right adapted and standard toilets. There is an additional platform lift detailed below to access these areas. .
    • Step-free access to X004, X005, X006 and the rear right adapted and standard toilets is via a platform lift.
    • There is a steep ramp at the bottom of the lift with a width of 84cm at it's narrowest point.
    • It is necessary to travel via the first platform lift to the right lifts detailed above before reaching this second platform lift.
    • The lift bypasses a set of six 18cm streps.
    • There is an additional slope to access room X006.
    • Access to X006 is via a slight slope.
    • In addition to this slight slope there are two platform lifts and a steep ramp enroute to X006.
    • Access to rooms along the second floor corridor is via slight ramps .
    • The ramps are situated along the second floor corridor.
    • Step-free access to X213-218 and the second floor adapted toilet towards the left of the building is via a platform lift.
    • There is a slight ramp after the lift to access X213 - X216 and a separate slight ramp to access X217 - X218.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: X004 - X006 on the ground floor and rooms along the second floor corridor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilet areas on all floors.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the atrium on the ground floor.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors to the right of the building.
    • Male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located to the left of the building on the ground floor.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Commercial Road 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 164cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
    • The distance from Main Entrance is 2m.
  • 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 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has a television 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 96cm to 110cm from the floor.
    • The screen is portable and can be moved if neccessarry.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (Left)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the left of the building on the ground floor. Up the ramp located to the left of the foyer.
  • The distance from main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors 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 1250kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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 200cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lift (Right Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the right of the building.
  • The distance from main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a platform lift.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors 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 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 140cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left of the entrance foyer.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door 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 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of the building on the ground floor. Up the ramp located to the left of the foyer.
    • The distance from main entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 180cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (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 left as you face the toilet.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm 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 79cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 185cm from the floor.
    • 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 (Second Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of the building on the second floor.
    • The distance from left lift is 20m.
  • Route View
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm 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 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 86cm 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 115cm 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 no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.