Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching and training rooms, a wet laboratory and aquarium, and changing rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include several vessels moored on the jetty.
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Comments
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- The Marine Station houses teaching and research areas for marine and environmental science and engineering.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Plymouth.
- The nearest National Rail station is Plymouth.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 500cm (10ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park contains the Blue Badge bay only.
- There is also space for University mini buses to park.
Level Change (Access to the Jetty)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the boatyard next to the building.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The jetty itself has a moderate slope with an uneven surface.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- A University swipe card is required to access this building.
- For visitors, there is an intercom at the entrance, 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from the Blue Badge bay.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is a marked walkway leading from the Blue Badge bay to the entrance, 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter, past the stairs.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 140cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Reception
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Reception is located on the first floor, opposite the lift.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the training room on the ground floor by the main entrance.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the wet laboratory, off the rear corridor of the ground floor.
- There is an aquarium area at the far end of the lab.
- Photograph 5 shows the classroom on the first floor.
- This can be partitioned to make 2 smaller classrooms.
- Photograph 6 shows the social area on the first floor, just past reception and outside the classroom.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the store room on the first floor.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor, just past the lift.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- This is a unisex changing area, containing seating, lockers and changing cubicles with level access showers with fixed heads.
Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms)
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located in the middle of the standard changing area.
- Unisex toilets are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located just inside the standard changing area.
- The accessible changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 312cm x 206cm (10ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- Other facilities available are a bench, 45cm high, a functional alarm and a coat hook, 175cm high.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible changing cubicle.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the ground floor corridor, opposite the wet laboratory.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 119cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located in the toilet area, to the left as you enter the main second floor area.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 207cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 9in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 122cm (4ft).
- 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 alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in toilet area, next to the accessible toilet.
- The female toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located just inside the toilet area.
- The male toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.
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.